Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Cambium Networks Wireless LAN comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cambium Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0, while Cambium Networks is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.3. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.5% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Cambium Networks’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Cambium Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar and Cambium Networks Wireless LAN compete in the enterprise network solutions category. Cambium Networks seems to have the upper hand in pricing and long-term cost-effectiveness, while Alcatel-Lucent stands out in network integration and management.

Features: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar offers advanced BYOD features, user network profiles, and a comprehensive network view with seamless system integration. It supports high user capacity without a hardware controller, enhancing scalability and ease of management. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN emphasizes a flexible frequency band for hardware adaptation, cloud-based centralized management for network components, and strong outdoor range stability without dependency on a controller.

Room for Improvement: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar requires enhancements in configuration processes, software integration, and guest access simplification. There's also feedback on improving radio management. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN could improve bandwidth management, content filtering capabilities, and simplify point-to-point setups. Its pricing model could be more competitive given the high initial cost compared to other vendors.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar offers a straightforward deployment process reliant on third-party support, which can lead to delays despite highly-rated technical assistance. Cambium provides a smoother hybrid cloud deployment experience with generally positive customer service feedback, although response times could be improved.

Pricing and ROI: Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar presents competitive pricing lower than Cisco, with more affordable licensing, making it a mid-range solution. Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, initially costly, proves more cost-effective long-term due to no license fees, positioning it as a moderate-priced solution delivering good value over time compared to high-end solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

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

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

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Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 2.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cambium Networks Wireless LAN	2.0%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar	1.5%
Other	96.5%

Wireless LAN

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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Manoj Adiga

Senior Manager Solutions at iBus Network & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Reliable connectivity and robust support enhance customer experience

We are working with version 2.0, which is usually the latest one.Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 100% reliable, as I have never faced any issues in our deployment after deployment, and the support is also very good. It takes a maximum of 15-20 minutes to configure one particular site of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. The usual deployment process involves inspecting the hardware at our warehouse, dispatching it to the customer location, where the vendor installs the access point, and once it has internet, the configuration will be directly pushed from the cloud to the access point, making it up and running. Currently, around 100 plus of my customers are using this solution. My customers are a mix of medium and enterprise businesses. The least amount my customers usually pay is around $1,000, and the largest amount is approximately $10,000 per year. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Cambium Networks Wireless LAN a 9 overall.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

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

"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."

"We are very satisfied with the performance."

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

"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."

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

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"It provides strong coverage for outdoor areas."

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is easy to deploy. The implementation can take two weeks to four months."

"It provides good support remotely, and it's very easy to configure."

"We can scale it if we need to."

"It is a stable and secure platform."

"Cambium is more economical compared to Cisco or Ruckus, which makes it suitable for budget-conscious customers."

"The cloud-based management provided by Cambium Networks is particularly valuable to us, as it allows us to efficiently manage Wi-Fi, point-to-point connections, firewalls, and switches across various locations from a centralized platform. This enables us to be proactive in providing support and ensures smooth operations for our clients."

"The product is user-friendly and helps with cost minimization."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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"If they could include some sort of web filtering, in-built antivirus, anti-malware, and data stream scanning in the next release."

"The solution should be scalable, offering better pricing options as we optimize the network for coverage, capacity, and quality"

"The problem with this radio wireless technology is that it cannot compete in terms of bandwidth with the fiber optics at this moment. That's the biggest weakness."

"I believe there's room for improvement in the configuration options for point-to-point setups directly from the cloud management interface. Currently, the process feels a bit clunky—you monitor the unit in the cloud but need to make configuration changes by editing a text file, then downloading it back to the unit. This method can be error-prone, as even a small mistake in the text file could disrupt the unit's configuration."

"The direct technical support from Cambium teams needs to be improved."

"I would rate the initial setup of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN as seven out of ten. It's not easy to do some of the access point configurations sometimes, as the policy cannot be mapped easily, which is the reason for my rating."

"The product pricing needs improvement."

"Our areas for improvement would be a refresh with the most recent technology available."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."

"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."

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

"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."

"The licensing costs for this solution are calculated per asset, and depending on the model of the equipment, it starts at $230, and goes up to roughly $1,200. The benefit of this solution is that there are no hidden costs; no cost for managing the equipment, and no cost for maintaining the equipment during its usable lifetime."

"The pricing and licensing might vary based on each country's specific needs and telecommunication regulations."

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper than Aruba."

"High-end products from Cambium PTP, point-to-point radio, maybe cost around $1000 per year."

"The pricing for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is much cheaper than Meraki. For example, I have to pay $200 for one AP from Cambium, while for a Meraki AP, I have to pay $450 including the user license. Meraki has a higher price over Cambium Networks Wireless LAN."

"In general, the way we purchased it was we purchased it at the beginning, was with five years of support, once our initial cost was met, we didn't have to pay for anything else."

"It is an expensive product compared to other competitors."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

17%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Comms Service Provider

16%

Educational Organization

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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	14
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

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 Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

It is a stable and secure platform.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

Cambium's pricing is better compared to Ruckus, which has multiple components with associated costs, like license support and access point support costs. Although nominal, these costs are still there.

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What needs improvement with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

I would Cambium Networks to improve by having more products on the product side.I would want more WiFi products, specifically WiFi indoor access point products. They should also look into getting a...

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Comparisons

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Also Known As

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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.

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