Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs D-Link Wireless comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and D-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.5, while D-Link is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 0.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to D-Link’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of D-Link users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and D-Link Wireless compete in the wireless network solutions category. Alcatel-Lucent seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced feature set and ease of integration with existing networks.

Features: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar offers scalability, centralized management, and redundancy, supported by a captive portal, spectrum monitor, and voice-over WLAN features. Its integration with existing networks is seamless. D-Link Wireless includes comprehensive solutions with wireless, switching, and static wiring, providing user-friendly scalability and higher bandwidth with central management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar could simplify configuration processes and enhance third-party integration. Improvements in radio management and guest network configurations are also needed. D-Link Wireless should focus on improving stability, controller visibility, and faster customer service. It needs better integration features and more advanced cloud management solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and D-Link Wireless provide on-premises deployment. Alcatel-Lucent is credited with responsive technical support, offering 24/7 service. D-Link has been noted for slower response times and a need for improvement in technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is competitively priced as a mid-range option with perpetual licenses, seen as cost-effective over time. D-Link Wireless is known for its affordability with a one-time purchase cost, though users indicate that the more robust features of Alcatel-Lucent provide a better investment.

To learn more, read our detailed Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs. D-Link Wireless Report (Updated: July 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

20th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

12th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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 D-Link Wireless is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

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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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."

"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."

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

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

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"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."

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"The initial setup process was easy."

"The system simplifies network management."

"The most valuable feature of D-Link Wireless is its durability."

"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna."

"D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it."

"This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user."

"D-Link Wireless is a tool that is used since it is an easy and user-friendly product."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

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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."

"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."

"There are occasional OS bugs."

"It needs to be faster in order to process and transmit bigger packets."

"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."

"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."

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"D-Link Wireless’s stability needs improvement."

"D-Link Wireless should include the 'cleaner' feature similar to Cisco's APs. This feature reduces signal interference with access points."

"The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network."

"Sometimes, the solution needs to be restarted."

"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."

"In future releases, it can keep improving on countering the new patterns of security attacks."

"The tool's technical support can get difficult sometimes. We got a technician only after complaining for 10-15 days. The tool's technicians need to be made available everywhere."

"In future, it would also be good to have a switch within D Link that works as well as the Cisco 9200 Switch."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"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."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"The product is affordable."

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Comms Service Provider

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Manufacturing Company

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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.

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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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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar

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Overview

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.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

D-Link

Sample Customers

Mineola School District

Metropolitan Public Defender, Mission Motorcycles

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