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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Cisco Meraki MR Wireless comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...
Ranking in Wireless LAN
23rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.9
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is 1.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Meraki MR Wireless1.6%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar1.7%
Other96.7%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Michel Ned - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Product Manager at Packet Clouds
Cloud-managed wireless has unified multi-floor offices and has improved application visibility
The central provisioning capability is a major strength, combined with the cloud-based nature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless. Everything can be done remotely, including deployment, provisioning, and troubleshooting from the cloud. The hardware requirement on-premises is significantly reduced, with only access points needed on-site while the controller sits in the cloud. This represents the major selling point. Many enterprise environments now require application steering and the ability to control traffic through their WAN or SD-WAN, ensuring they can tag applications and enforce policies from a Layer 7 perspective. From the wireless perspective, being able to begin that Layer 7 tracking or Layer 7 enforcement all the way down to the core and to the WAN is valuable. The ability to see through packets at Layer 7 is a good advantage for enterprises that are very security-focused and optimization-focused, making application steering a very important feature. Cloud provisioning is beneficial not only for initial setup but also for troubleshooting and issue resolution. The advantage is that one does not have to deal with the issues of on-premises accessibility, and network issues can be isolated from the cloud. Since Cisco Meraki MR Wireless controller itself is in the cloud, it makes operations easier. The visibility on-premises combined with the ability to control and troubleshoot multiple locations and branch offices from a single pane of glass is very useful. Visibility into the type of traffic passing through at a given point in time is important. If that information can be passed through a SIEM or integrated with a security operations center or incident and event management tool within Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, it provides deeper visibility. The fact that Cisco Meraki MR Wireless can log traffic data for analysis is a very good and frequently used feature.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We can manage all of the access points and policies from a single pane of glass."
"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."
"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."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"We needed a solution to provide internet access for the majority of 317,68 KM square site and assure authentication, authorization and accountability compliance of users, and OmniAccess has enabled us to do so."
"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."
"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."
"The solution allows you to see the SNMP packets, the DPI packets, and the SNMP server."
"We benefit from using Cisco Meraki cloud as it makes manageability easier—two people can manage 200 locations efficiently."
"Troubleshooting with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is really great; it is feasible via the Meraki dashboard, plus I have a really low number of users complaining at the moment for the past one and a half years since the solution has been implemented, and I have hardly received any problem tickets or incidents yet on my ticketing platforms for the implemented solution, so it seems that the customer is really happy so far."
"The central provisioning capability is a major strength, combined with the cloud-based nature of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless, because everything can be done remotely, including deployment, provisioning, and troubleshooting from the cloud while only access points are needed on-site, which significantly reduces on-premises hardware requirements and represents the major selling point."
"Cisco Meraki MR Wireless helps deliver ROI by reducing both deployment and operational costs, while enhancing network availability."
"Some of the best features with the wireless solution are that you have a cloud console, so you don't have to create or manage your own instance of a controller."
"Cloud management is something I appreciate; it's an easy product to manage in comparison to many others."
"As a user of the product, the biggest advantage for me is that it works seamlessly; users can switch between access points, and it works great."
"The Meraki controller, which is a cloud-based controller, allows us to manage multiple Cisco Meraki MR Wireless APs and monitor their performance, user connectivity, signal, and the AP performance itself."
 

Cons

"The GUI is a little bit slow."
"Yes, some issues are related to firmware bugs or firmware instability."
"Simplification of the configuration processes and improvement of the maintenance software OmniVista 3600."
"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."
"Sometimes, we're not able to meet the complex requirement with Stellar."
"The solution needs to improve access for Mac and iOS devices."
"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."
"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."
"The challenge with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is that for any Meraki device, you require internet connectivity to get it registered on the cloud."
"I think the accuracy of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is almost accurate, but in my opinion, there is a lot of improvisation needed on that side."
"Sometimes the technical support from Cisco could be better. When we need support, Cisco support is not always powerful; I can say that we do not always get strong support."
"The licensing cost should be reduced to make long-term plans more flexible and affordable."
"To do that effectively, I really need accurate floor plans, which I don't yet have. Without having the full picture, I'm operating somewhat blind and have to be careful."
"Overall, Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is a bit pricey; that's the main and probably only disadvantage."
"Some specification parameters of Cisco Meraki MR Wireless are not at the level of competitors like Huawei, and this could be true for many other wireless providers as well."
"Regarding service support, Cisco Meraki does not provide direct support. When raising incidents or support tickets, the support is not always effective."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."
"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."
"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."
"The tool is cost-effective, according to our sales team's feedback."
"The price of this product is average and it is a one-time, perpetual license."
"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."
"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
22%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was very straightforward with no complex licensing requirements; just one single subscription based license on the APs is what is outstanding, ...
What needs improvement with Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
I cannot think of any at the moment because the only possible solution we are right now using is HP Aruba, the other competition, and in my opinion, both solutions offer a similar feature set; it i...
What is your primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless?
My primary use case for Cisco Meraki MR Wireless is to provide wireless LAN access for campus network solutions, and my current customers are primarily from the ATI industry, specifically airports ...
 

Also Known As

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