AirMagnet Survey PRO vs Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar comparison

The compared NetAlly and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions aren't in the same category. NetAlly is ranked #2 in NM , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 8.1% mindshare in the category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #20 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 10.0, and holds a 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

AirMagnet Survey PRO

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Modeling and Simulation (2nd), Network Troubleshooting (5th)

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (20th)

Mindshare comparison

AirMagnet Survey PRO and Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. AirMagnet Survey PRO is designed for Network Modeling and Simulation and holds a mindshare of 8.1%, down 22.3% compared to last year.
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 1.5% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

Network Modeling and Simulation Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
AirMagnet Survey PRO	8.1%
EVE-NG	9.9%
Ekahau AI Pro	9.7%
Other	72.3%

Network Modeling and Simulation

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar	1.5%
Aruba Wireless	13.2%
Ruckus Wireless	12.0%
Other	73.3%

Wireless LAN

Featured Reviews

Mark Witherspoon

Wireless Services Manager at Veritas Managed Solutions

A solution for site verifications and enhanced with adapters that provide more realistic readings, but needs to support Wi-Fi 6E

Ekahau and AirMagnet Survey have their own pros and cons, in my opinion. For example, the APs are not visible in Ekahau but AirMagnet Survey allows us to see what APs and channels are being used in a live view, which Ekahau lacks. In Ekahau, the signal from the AP it's capturing at that time is visible which is a bit of an inconvenience. The predictive planner of AirMagnet's is better. However, Ekahau has advantages over AirMagnet because it groups all the SSIDs into one AP, whereas with AirMagnet, one needs to group them manually. Ekahau also supports Wi-Fi 6E, but its licensing is restrictive and more costly.

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Attila Gyalus

Owner at TeloNet

An Easily Deployable and User-Friendly Solution with Rapid Installation

The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls. This efficiency is paramount in saving time. In the rare instances where problems arise, they are usually swiftly addressed.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AirMagnet is a one-stop shop for everything."

"The most valuable features are the survey, spectrum analysis, and reporting."

"I would like to rate the product as eight of ten."

"We haven't really used any other solution because there really wasn't anything out there like AirMagnet."

"For us, for what we used it for and for the majority of my career, I've found that it offers everything."

"The addition of the AirMapper software on the nXG and our AirCheck G2s has helped a lot because we're mostly not drilling down into the data. Local managers only need to see the coverage on their end and whether there are performance bottlenecks. These things are easy enough for us to ascertain with iPerf."

"The most valuable feature is the predictive survey. The antennas' RF patterns are reflected correctly on the drawing when preparing predictive heat maps."

"It allows us to prepare more real designs, and later we validate them with actual surveys."

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"I have not seen any downtime in the tool."

"I have worked with different solutions in the past and switched to Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar because of its quick installation time. It requires no additional preparation. The product is highly stable. I rate it a nine out of ten. The support of this solution is great. The timeliness of their responses is crucial for me. When I raise an issue, I can count on receiving a prompt reply, eliminating the need for extensive online searches or phone calls."

"With these three types, Alcatel-Lucent can give the client a range of solutions within budget of each, and still guarantee the quality of the solution."

"We deployed them in two hospitals, they benefit from the access of users via Guest Portal and the use of VoWLAN Phones for mobile internal communication."

"We can manage all of the access points and policies from a single pane of glass."

"The solution is scalable, as it works for any size of company, no matter if it's a small business, enterprise, government, education, hospitality, or any other type of customer, and it's easy to scale as a soft controller by just adding licenses, supporting up to 4,000 access points."

"The features aren't much different than those in Aruba, but deployment is easier to configure and the pricing is better."

"With these three types, Alcatel-Lucent can give the client a range of solutions within budget of each, and still guarantee the quality of the solution."

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Cons

"The MAJOR concern that I have with AirMagnet is the cost of the Gold Support renewal."

"It'd be nice if it was cheaper, however, you get value for your money."

"AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the moment, you can filter by channel or SSID, but grouping all those SSIDs together is a difficult task."

"The product would frequently crash and this was on different laptop platforms."

"When you conduct an active survey and then want to use it for design work, it's actually not very useful."

"I would like it to be able to automatically calculate the best way to place the access points; more like hybrid manual planning."

"I feel like the software crashed on my laptop so many times, as compared to when I was using the Ekahau, but it's fine."

"But it's definitely a more expensive solution than other ones."

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"Simplification of the configuration processes and improvement of the maintenance software OmniVista 3600."

"It is not possible to integrate Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar with third-party software like Opera, a property management system (PMS)."

"I’d rate this product as an eight out of 10 because it is not accessible to everyone to take 100% advantage of the product."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar's radio management side could be improved."

"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."

"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."

"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing of AirMagnet Survey is different when compared to Ekahu. It is a third of the cost of Ekahau but there are no dedicated laptops to the Sidekick. AirMagnet allows you to license an adapter and share that adapter."

"This product is very expensive."

"The moment we began needing more of the vendor's support, the cost became very high; we switched to another solution."

"There is an annual cost of the solution. There are some additional charges, such as support and maintenance."

"The tool's pricing is medium."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"For technical support, you need an annual license, but it is not worth it."

"The price is in the range of other brands like Cisco, maybe a little cheaper but you get the same features, facilities, and security. Licensing is something Alcatel is making changes to. A few years ago you would buy a WLAN solution from Alcatel for half the price of Cisco, but you would spend the same amount on licensing. Today this is different and the licensing is cheaper."

"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."

"The price of this product is average and it is a one-time, perpetual license."

"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."

"At times, it appears that the solution's pricing is slightly higher. This makes it challenging to persuade customers who primarily focus on the price."

"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Educational Organization

16%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with AirMagnet Survey?

AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the momen...

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What is your primary use case for AirMagnet Survey?

We use AirMagnet Survey, for site verifications after the wireless system has been installed. We conduct pre and post-install surveys with it. We have reduced the use since now our customers requir...

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What advice do you have for others considering AirMagnet Survey?

The AI simulation capabilities, especially the predictive feature in AirMagnet, have been somewhat helpful for network planning. However, both AirMagnet and other tools like Ekahau have accuracy is...

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What do you like most about Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback.

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What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar?

Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture.

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Overview

AirMagnet Survey PRO provides efficient wireless network surveying and design capabilities, optimizing access point placement with dual passive-active surveys, spectrum integration, and real-time analysis.

AirMagnet Survey PRO offers comprehensive tools for wireless coverage optimization. It facilitates accurate SNR/RSSI data collection and features multi-floor planning with robust reporting capabilities. The software enables efficient spectrum analysis, predictive mapping, and simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz surveys, saving significant time. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which aids technical assessments and visual displays. However, they suggest improvements in multi-floor integration, file import options, and a more dynamic license system. Enhanced cloud storage support, improved auto-placement features, and better device compatibility are also on the wishlist.

What are the key features of AirMagnet Survey PRO?

Dual Passive-Active Surveys: Streamline access point placement with dual survey types.
Antenna Customization: Tailor antenna parameters for optimal performance.
Predictive Mapping: Visualize potential coverage areas before deployment.
Spectrum Integration: Analyze interference and optimize signal paths.
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Surveys: Conduct faster, comprehensive surveys across frequency bands.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of AirMagnet Survey PRO?

Accurate Data Collection: Highly precise SNR/RSSI measurements improve network assessments.
Time Efficiency: Reduce survey duration with dual-band simultaneous assessments.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies complex tasks with intuitive visual tools.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed analysis and insights into network performance.
Cost Savings: Efficient planning and troubleshooting lead to reduced deployment costs.

In industries like hospitality, education, and healthcare, AirMagnet Survey PRO is instrumental in wireless network surveying and design. These sectors rely on the software for precise Wi-Fi coverage assessments, spectrum analysis, and real-time signal checks, using heat maps to identify dead zones for pre and post-installation verifications. Some opt for alternatives to support newer technologies like Wi-Fi 6E.

NetAlly

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAcces WLAN Switch/controller product family provides the industry's strongest integrated security feature set with a comprehensive line of WLAN switch/controllers, each designed for a specific environment such as the enterprise campus, building or branch office environments.

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Sample Customers

Houston Methodist Hospital, Love's Travel Stops

Mineola School District

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