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Aruba Wireless vs Omada Access Points comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

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

Aruba Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
151
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Omada Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Wireless is 12.4%, down from 17.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.7%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Wireless12.4%
Omada Access Points3.7%
Other83.9%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

UM
IT Infra Deputy Vice President at ESFB
Strong performance supports network team effectively but guest access compatibility needs improvement
We connect the network using Aruba Wireless. We connect our office network, and we use it primarily within our network team Aruba Wireless has many features, especially their state-of-the-art controller, which can be connected to the cloud. They also have an unlimited lifetime warranty, which is…
reviewer1253430 - PeerSpot reviewer
Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions
Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a good product, you can go ahead with it."
"It is very easy to connect and configure inside a network, even from a cell phone, and there can be about 50 or 60 pieces of equipment working at the same time without losing connection or velocity."
"We can use Aruba Wireless everywhere and manage it effectively, it is doing everything we need it to do and it's giving me the flexibility to go where I want to go."
"We've been able to give them the best experience possible, and their feedback has been amazing."
"The stability of Aruba Wireless has been good."
"New users will get a lot of benefits from Aruba."
"Our users are able to use their laptop or cell phone while on the move from one location to a different location across the country while maintaining connection."
"It provided an easy WiFi solution for our branch offices to deploy; we could usually have them up and running from out-of-the-box in about 10 minutes."
"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."
"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."
"We use Omada Access Points for the network and Wi-Fi."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"This product is easy to use."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"It has all the common solutions that all other solutions provide, but it is very effective, and its cost is 60% less than Ruckus."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
 

Cons

"Currently, the stability of the code is the basic underlying problem for us."
"I don't have any access in the Aruba dashboard. I need more access. I only install the hardware and the software part for the client. However, there are no admin privileges, which is an issue."
"We have an issue with the integration of Aruba Wireless with our LDAP servers."
"They should provide usage guides and solutions to frequent problems."
"Sometimes the configuration is difficult."
"We've had some deployment issues, such as the AP's didn't connect to our central office automatically."
"We would like to declare a specific number of devices that an employee or a user can use to access their Wi-Fi."
"Initial setup was complex, but when you finally set up the whole network, there are no problems."
"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."
"The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price."
"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"The technical support could be improved."
"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."
"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."
"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Aruba Wireless is higher than other products, but you'll get stability, performance, and functionality out of it. On a scale of one to five, I'm rating the price of Aruba Wireless a three."
"The system was very good, but we needed to upgrade in order to adapt for our needs, and doing so with Aruba would have been more expensive. ​"
"I think it would be better if they lowered the price."
"The price of Aruba Wireless has a more competitive price than other solutions."
"The balance between quality and price is there, but the cost is still high."
"The product is expensive."
"Aruba is comparable to competing solutions when it comes to price."
"The pricing is fair and similar to other products."
"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."
"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."
"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."
"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."
"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."
"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
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Comparison Review

it_user212721 - PeerSpot reviewer
President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 24, 2015
Cisco vs. Aruba Wireless Solutions
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business77
Midsize Enterprise47
Large Enterprise75
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What are pros and cons of Aruba 515 Series AP vs. Cisco Meraki or Extreme Networks?
Depends. I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them. Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them. Do you have expe...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What did we like about Ruckus? First, it was very easy to use, and anybody with minimal...
How does Cisco Wireless compare with Aruba Wireless?
On the most basic level, Cisco Wireless can offer a rather straightforward initial setup. In the span of about three hours, the basic framework can be set up. Step-by-step instructions are availabl...
What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?
We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisf...
What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?
Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.
What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?
I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want to deploy it in a hotel. The company size where I usually deploy is medium-sized...
 

Also Known As

Aruba WLAN, HP WLAN, HP Wireless, Aruba Instant On AP Series Access Point
TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Consulate Health Care, Los Angeles Unified School District, Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego State University, KFC, ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
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