Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Omada Access Points comparison

Cisco and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Cisco is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8, while TP-Link is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0. Cisco holds a 10.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Omada Access Points are prominent competitors in the wireless networking category. Cisco Meraki has a slight edge with its sophisticated dashboard that simplifies complex networking tasks for businesses, notably appealing to those with smaller IT teams.

Features: Cisco Meraki provides a cloud-based management dashboard allowing easy configuration and monitoring of access points across various locations. Its advanced analytics offer deep insights into user behavior and network performance. Security features include Layer 7 protections, ensuring robust protection. Omada offers dependable connectivity and cost-effectiveness, supporting both wired and wireless technologies, suitable for various applications.

Room for Improvement: Users of Cisco Meraki suggest reducing high costs and simplifying licensing processes, along with better logging and security features. Omada users highlight the need for enhanced scalability and expanded feature sets to improve performance in larger environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cisco Meraki supports flexible deployment modes, including private and hybrid clouds, praised for ease of setup and ubiquitous 24/7 support, albeit with mixed feedback on technical support. Omada is well-regarded for its straightforward setup and effective on-premise solutions, reinforcing its role as a budget-friendly option with reliable customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Cisco Meraki's subscription-based model with additional licensing fees is often viewed as costly, yet is valued for its extensive networking capabilities, providing a convincing ROI for organizations seeking advanced features. Omada Access Points, free from recurring licensing fees, offer affordability, appealing to smaller organizations targeting cost-efficient solutions with satisfactory long-term returns.

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Categories and Ranking

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

Omada Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is 10.3%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.8%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN	10.3%
Omada Access Points	3.8%
Other	85.9%

Wireless LAN

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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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reviewer1253430

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.

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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 product has been very stable over the years."

"The solution is very easy to use."

"I have found it to be stable."

"The product's cloud availability feature is the most valuable for network management."

"Configuring network policies remotely for Cisco Meraki Wireless is very useful for an organization that has many branches, as I can manage it centrally from the Meraki dashboard without having to drive to a location, even if it is 100 or more kilometers away."

"I have found the scalability to be very good."

"I think the IoT integration is the most valuable. I started applying IoT solutions 12 years ago on location-based services. Aruba had implemented this at the time. So I think the integration, particularly into the applications and stuff, is pretty interesting in Meraki."

"The big draw is the ease of installation. It's easy to manage, and it's easy to implement."

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"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity."

"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."

"The most valuable feature of TP-Link Auranet EAP is its high performance."

"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its price."

"This product is easy to use."

"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."

"Omada is easy to manage, has cloud management features, and is easy to set up."

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Cons

"The initial setup was simple. However, the full deployment could be easier."

"I would like to see more cybersecurity. I would like the ability to go in and enhance security. Because WPA2 is becoming obsolete, many devices are now WPA3, but the challenge is that a lot of devices are not yet there. I would like to be able to go in and do monitoring, similar to ASPM. ASPM has the ability to monitor who's joining and who's active. It supports two-step monitoring. The stability of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN can also be improved."

"They should introduce a grace period of 60 days after license expiry because as it is now, it automatically goes down and there is no grace period."

"In the next release, I would like to see a third-party high tech center to connect multiple users to a particular network."

"In the future, I would like to see IP telephony in Saudi Arabia."

"The signal coverage radius could be extended."

"It is not a very stable solution."

"The stability could be better. We have experienced many instances where we have experienced a lag in our network, and I am not sure if it is due to their devices or our network."

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"Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover."

"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."

"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."

"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement."

"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities."

"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"Having a good price is important when we are providing quotations for projects."

"It is a relatively expensive solution compared to traditional network alternatives."

"When compared to other vendors, Cisco's pricing is higher."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN's pricing is high."

"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is an expensive solution."

"The cost is not so much for Wireless LAN, but when you have to get the security license, it costs a lot."

"Its price is higher than other products. It is above the expectation of customers. So, every time we need to fight for a good price."

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"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"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."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"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."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"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."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	69
Midsize Enterprise	27
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

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...

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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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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...

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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.

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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...

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

MR18, MR26, MR32, MR34, MR66, MR72, Meraki Wireless LAN, Meraki WLAN

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

Overview

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.

Cisco

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

TP-Link

Sample Customers

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

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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