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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar vs Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0, while Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise holds a 1.5% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Cisco’s 10.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
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92% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar are prominent competitors in the wireless networking category. Meraki often has an edge due to its comprehensive cloud-based features, while OmniAccess Stellar appeals with its strong price-performance ratio.

Features: Cisco Meraki offers central management through its cloud-based dashboard, facilitating easy network configuration and monitoring. It provides robust security features and seamless device integration. Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar enables a full view of the network, simplifies deployment, and supports BYOD features with unified communication capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Cisco Meraki can improve by enhancing security features and GDPR compliance, plus advancing routing functions. Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar could expand third-party integration, improve radio management, and add features like heatmaps and VPN automation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki supports versatile deployment models, offering both cloud-based and hybrid systems with a strong reputation for technical support. Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar aligns with businesses preferring traditional setups, praised for its support services, though not as flexible as Meraki's cloud-centric approach.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki's pricing is higher, including licensing fees, yet many find its comprehensive features worthy of investment due to efficiency gains. Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is cost-effective, appealing to budget-conscious buyers with its one-time licensing advantage providing worthwhile ROI.

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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
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.4
Number of Reviews
122
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 Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 10.3%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN10.3%
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar1.5%
Other88.2%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

Attila Gyalus - PeerSpot reviewer
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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DolfKrikke - PeerSpot reviewer
DolfKrikke
Senior Network Architect at Previder
Centralized management has simplified remote branch control and improved network visibility
Cisco Meraki Wireless is very powerful and very easy to manage. The solution is also integrating Cisco Catalyst Wireless products into their portfolio, and they are managing the Catalyst switches as well. The seamless roaming capabilities function well. I monitor network performance with Meraki's real-time analytics. The most useful metrics to my team are the internet performance metrics, as there is a lot of information in the dashboard that I can access. All auditing and event logs are centralized in the dashboard. When I need to apply to compliance requirements or other regulatory needs, I can have my auditing in one place, which is an advantage. I use Cisco Meraki Wireless's Layer 7 application traffic shaping with the MX and the Meraki MX Firewalls.
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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

"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."
"Express in default configuration mode with first turn-on is easy to set up and deploy from a medium installation standpoint."
"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."
"One feature that differentiates Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar from some other vendors is the fact that on-premise OmniVista licenses are perpetual."
"I have not seen any downtime in the tool."
"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."
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"The interface is excellent. We've been really happy with it."
"The user interface is very simple and easy to use — our customers are very satisfied."
"It is easy to set up. You can do everything on the GUI. You don't need to trace cables. You don't need to connect to the switch. Everything is there, right in front of you."
"The most valuable thing to me is the stability of the product."
"The most valuable feature is the stability. It works and doesn't stop."
"I like the record that is being kept and multiple SSDs."
"The initial setup of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN was very easy."
"Meraki is a decent solution for a small company, and we use it in a pretty typical way. We need Teams and Zoom to work, and we need a high level of security because we want our business to remain confidential."
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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)."
"It needs to be faster in order to process and transmit bigger packets."
"If the customers plan to go on the cloud side, they need encryption and daily communications from a security perspective."
"The current implementation of our Guest Access network in isolation for Express mode is very complicated in comparison with leading market solutions."
"Most customers are asking for an on-premises hardware architecture while it is available as a software-based architecture."
"Better integration with third-party systems is what our customers are expecting in the future."
"There are occasional OS bugs."
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"This solution could benefit from a heat mapping ability so that you can tell where the hotspots are, and where the good signals are."
"Updating the equipment and the scheme they use to bill for the license could be improved."
"Integration with the corporate LAN where Catalyst products are installed is a major challenge."
"Its price could be improved."
"In some cases, they could include enhanced features in the product, such as a firewall console and traffic analysis."
"The initial setup of the solution can be improved and made easier."
"It could be slightly cheaper but it's fine."
"Its pricing could be better."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar is a mid-range solution with respect to pricing."
"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 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."
"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."
"We find the price comparable to other products on the market."
"It's pricey, but better than similar solutions."
"The price of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is per unit and it has annual maintenance costs."
"We do a three-year or five-year license and support. Its price could be better, but overall, we get competitive prices. A lot of times, Cisco puts itself out of range, especially with Meraki. I've dealt with a lot of business development from Cisco, and they have always been accommodating, especially in dealing with hospitals or government. There is also a right time to buy it. July is when they are eager to sell a lot of things because that is the end of their calendar year."
"The platform is more expensive than other solutions."
"It is expensive."
"It could be more affordable than other solutions."
"Its price is okay for an enterprise. Its licensing is the most painful. If you hear anything bad about Cisco, it's about that. We're supposed to be one of the resellers but had to come back down to become a user. It's really bizarre."
"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is not a reasonably priced product for home use. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is a reasonably priced product for enterprise-sized businesses."
"Having a good price is important when we are providing quotations for projects."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business69
Midsize Enterprise27
Large Enterprise31
 

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 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...
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Which is better - Cisco Wireless or Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco Wireless is very robust, very rugged, and can handle indoor and outdoor coverage extremely well. We found it to be very reliable and to consistently run very efficiently. Cisco Wireless helpe...
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How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are a great feature. The dashboard is a simple interface and easy to learn. It feat...
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Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent OmniAccess Stellar, OmniAccess Stellar
MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN
 

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
Cisco Meraki access points are built from the highest grade components and carefully optimized for a seamless user experience. The outcome: faster connections, greater user capacity, more coverage, and fewer support calls. The Cisco Meraki dashboard gives visibility into the network users, their devices, and their applications. Armed with rich analytics, administrators can quickly create access control and application usage policies, optimizing both the end-user experience and network security.
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Sample Customers

Mineola School District
Advanced Medical Transport, Banco de Guayaquil, Baylor Scott & White Health, BH Telecom, Bowling Green State University, Calligaris, Children's Hospital Colorado, City of Biel, Del Papa Distributing, Department of Justice, Dimension Data, Dualtec Cloud Builders, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS), Hertz, K&L Gates , LightEdge, Lone Star College System, Management Science Associates, Mindtree, NBC Olympics, Quest, Sony Corporation, The Department of Education in Western Australia, Valley Proteins
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