Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Juniper are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0, while Juniper is ranked #17 with an average rating of 9.0. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Juniper’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and Juniper WLC Series are prominent contenders in the wireless networking segment. Alcatel-Lucent seems to have the upper hand with its scalability and straightforward management, appealing particularly to SMBs.

Features: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is favored for its software-defined controller, centralized management, and built-in WLAN site-survey tool. Juniper WLC Series is recognized for high-performance indoor deployment, strong Wi-Fi standard support, and valuable diagnostic tools.

Room for Improvement: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar could enhance its web interface speed and integration with third-party systems. Juniper WLC Series would benefit from improved traffic monitoring and broader feature development.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar offers straightforward on-premises installation and robust support, though integration can be enhanced. Juniper WLC Series provides good technical support, but deployment complexities are notable due to advanced infrastructure demands.

Pricing and ROI: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is competitively priced with a flexible licensing model, offering good ROI through scalability. Juniper WLC Series, while more expensive, is considered a justified investment for its robust enterprise-grade features.

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess S...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

19th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Juniper WLC Series

Ranking in Wireless LAN

17th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper WLC Series is 1.4%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Juniper WLC Series	1.4%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar	1.2%
Other	97.4%

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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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RobNelson

National Marketing Manager at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

AI-driven optimization enhances network management and reduces hardware needs

In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare. Also, pricing is a big problem and a barrier to entry when selling Juniper against competitors. Furthermore, the knowledge of the product's capabilities is not understood properly by those selling it, leading to overselling and overquoting.

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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

"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."

"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."

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

"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."

"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."

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"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."

"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."

"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."

"It is a very stable solution."

"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."

"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."

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Cons

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

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"The solution should create configuration documentation."

"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."

"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."

"The solution could offer more integration with other products."

"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."

"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."

"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."

"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

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

"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."

"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."

"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."

"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."

"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Government

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

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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What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.

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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...

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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?

I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.

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Comparisons

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Compared 28% of the time

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Compared 22% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper WLC Series

Compared 20% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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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

WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.

Juniper

Sample Customers

Mineola School District

Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily

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