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Omada Access Points vs Ruckus Wireless comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Omada Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.7%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ruckus Wireless is 11.5%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ruckus Wireless11.5%
Omada Access Points3.7%
Other84.8%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1253430 - PeerSpot reviewer
Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions
Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.
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CEO at ajuntament del Prat
Reliable wireless coverage has supported busy operations and has improved daily connectivity
We have areas that are interference-prone. I am not using BeamFlex technology with Ruckus Wireless. We are satisfied, but there are some problems in the current Ruckus Wireless solution that we could not solve two years ago, and we are still waiting for a solution. These are lateral management problems, and we solved them with another type of tools. However, I do not know if the new versions of the product have resolved that issue. We had approximately 150 access points at that time, so we had many points to change. We had another solution five years ago, and we changed all the access points to Ruckus Wireless solution as well as the Ruckus Wireless platform to manage all the access points.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The initial setup is not complicated."
"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."
"This product is easy to use."
"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."
"When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."
"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."
"Previously, we were working with Cisco; it was more complex to manage the Cisco Network and the setup was more complicated, so we decided to go with Ruckus Wireless because it was easier to use, more user-friendly, and the price was better."
"The biggest advantages of Ruckus Wireless are pricing and support."
"This solution is reliable and comes with prompt technical support."
"Technical support has been very good; in any situation where I have had to reach out, they have been quick to respond and my issues were resolved in a timely manner."
"It's easy to install, and the management is flexible."
"The solution provides superior coverage and works as it should without any issues."
"Technical support is good; they resolved 100% of the issues we come to them with, and we are satisfied with them."
"​Tremendous throughput and easy installation, configuration, and monitoring."
 

Cons

"TP-Link Auranet EAP is not very efficient, they need to improve it."
"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."
"We have not been satisfied with the performance of TP-Link Auranet EAP."
"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."
"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."
"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."
"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"It is quite difficult to get support from TP-Link. They should provide more support to their clients."
"I think that Web management, global management, could be improved. Unfortunately, there's not one solution that does everything. There are something like six different solutions, and each of them do something better than the others. Unfortunately, there's not one global solution that does everything."
"The initial setup was not simple. We were installing indoor and outdoor wireless and this is why it took us three months."
"Most customers revoke the idea of deploying it when they observe the cost per AP license."
"The cloud controller needs work. My big issue is that all APs can't set static IPs. Also, adding customers to your dashboard is not that easy at all. I wish I could pop out some reporting from the dashboards as well."
"There is some strain with Ruckus because of various buyouts involving the company used for data centers and the cluster."
"The cost could be slightly improved. It's not on the low end, and it's not in the high end. It's in that middle area, which can be a deciding factor between someone going with this solution versus another one."
"Ruckus products, overall, have a wide range of useful features, however not all customers have the budget to buy a corporate Wi-Fi solution."
"The pricing is okay, however, it could be a bit lower."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."
"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."
"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."
"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."
"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."
"​Pricing is very competitive for an enterprise solution. Regarding licensing, always carry the support contract on the controller (not needed on APs)​."
"The price of Ruckus Wireless could be better. I have heard it is more expensive than other solutions."
"The reason we picked Ruckus, in addition to our long-standing relationship with Ruckus, is pretty much that the RFS characteristics of it seem to be the best."
"I would rate their pricing 3 out of 5. There is no annual licensing cost."
"We don't pay any licensing fees, we purchase them."
"The price could be better. Normally, if you find customers paying for cost-effective wireless solutions, Ruckus devices are a little expensive compared to other vendors."
"It is a pricey solution."
"It's definitely a good value. It's more expensive than some of the other offerings out there, but when you compare it to other enterprise-class gear, it's very well priced. And the beauty of it is, because it has better range because of their patented BeamFlex - which is the way they can send and receive and listen to signals - you can actually use fewer access points. That means that it's a cheaper overall project."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise26
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?
We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...
What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?
Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.
What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?
I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user friendly. This user-friendly quality also renders it easy to learn how to use and ma...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
 

Also Known As

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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