In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 version under the user section. The option of changing from administrative to room should be available in the user section.
One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa. The implementation process itself might benefit from simplification.
IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Jun 13, 2024
The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.
What we'd like to see in the next release of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points. There's no heatmap from any other vendor, but it would be good if this is something that can be provided in the next release.
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In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 version under the user section. The option of changing from administrative to room should be available in the user section.
One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa. The implementation process itself might benefit from simplification.
The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.
They should add more security features to the solution. Also, they should provide a secure platform to manage our networks.
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features.
What we'd like to see in the next release of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points. There's no heatmap from any other vendor, but it would be good if this is something that can be provided in the next release.
The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users.
It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning.
I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better.