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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Aruba Access Points 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

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
20th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 2.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
PRADIPJOSHI - PeerSpot reviewer
Pricing competitiveness and remote management have enhanced network flexibility
One of the most valued aspects of Aruba access points is their price competitiveness; they are available at half the price of Juniper access points. Additionally, they do not require any kind of license for implementation. Despite this, many customers have their own firewall, and they can control everything from their firewall, ensuring flexibility. Furthermore, the ease of management with Aruba access points enables customers to connect them directly to their network via a PoE switch and manage them remotely from mobile devices.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"There is a definite ROI with this product. This product creates a baseline of technology that will be a means to grow from five to ten years from now. By using this solution, it is an investment on the installation of that baseline."
"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."
"The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server."
"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."
"I have not seen any downtime in the tool."
"We are very satisfied with the performance."
"The features aren't much different than those in Aruba, but deployment is easier to configure and the pricing is better."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The tool's most valuable feature is better connectivity."
"Aruba's virtual controller is the most important feature."
"We like the flexibility and the security, and the product is very easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability."
"Aruba Access Points is an economical solution."
"I find AI Insights valuable."
"The deployment process is straightforward."
"Aruba Access points easily integrate with existing network infrastructure."
 

Cons

"I would prefer to have the integrated heat map feature provided by the basic controller in the Solution instead of purchasing an external one. Accessing this capability directly within the controller's access point would be convenient."
"There are occasional OS bugs."
"It is not possible to integrate Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar with third-party software like Opera, a property management system (PMS)."
"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."
"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."
"Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture."
"It needs to be faster in order to process and transmit bigger packets."
"The price could be a bit lower."
"The product is highly priced. They could improve pricing."
"The solution’s updates and firmware are complicated to upgrade."
"The delivery timeline is a major problem. There are also configuration and integration issues since not many engineers are available in the market who has expertise with the product. Some of our customers also experience network slowness."
"I have to go via HP's process, which is not as good as Aruba's used to be."
"If the port is damaged, then Aruba Access Points don't work properly."
"They should reduce the prices as an advanced marketing tool."
"There should be enhancements to support open Wi-Fi technology for seamless authentication across different access points."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."
"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."
"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."
"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."
"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."
"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."
"The product's pricing could be better than one of its competitors."
"The product is more expensive than two of its competitors."
"The cost of Aruba Access Points has been on the rise, which may be due to market dynamics or regional factors, such as in Egypt. Additionally, the availability of Aruba products is a concern, with a lead time of approximately twelve months. This prolonged waiting period and a lack of responsiveness from HP, the parent company of Aruba, have led to the cancellation of some orders. The supply chain for Aruba appears to face challenges, impacting product delivery timelines."
"The product's licensing cost is low. However, hardware is costly. Thus, it is overall expensive."
"The tool is available in the market at a reasonable price"
"It is a reasonably priced tool."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"The product is cheaper than Cisco and Huawei."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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.
What do you like most about Aruba Access Points?
After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
Due to its pricing, Aruba access points provide good value. They are priced at half the rate of Juniper access points for basic models.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
I'm a very small entity to comment on that, but I don't see any challenges as of today with the product getting improved. The only improvement would be to increase the market share if they try to r...
 

Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar
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Sample Customers

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