ExtremeCloud IQ vs Omada Access Points comparison

The compared Extreme Networks and TP-Link solutions aren't in the same category. Extreme Networks is ranked #14 in NMA , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 2.7% mindshare in the category. TP-Link is ranked #15 in Wireless LAN , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Extreme Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

ExtremeCloud IQ

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97% willing to recommend

Omada Access Points

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ExtremeCloud IQ

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (14th), Network Access Control (NAC) (10th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (18th)

Omada Access Points

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Wireless LAN (15th)

Mindshare comparison

ExtremeCloud IQ and Omada Access Points aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ExtremeCloud IQ is designed for Network Management Applications and holds a mindshare of 2.7%, down 2.8% compared to last year.
Omada Access Points, on the other hand, focuses on Wireless LAN, holds 3.8% mindshare, up 3.6% since last year.

Network Management Applications Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ExtremeCloud IQ	2.7%
Cisco DNA Center	13.1%
Cisco Catalyst Center	7.2%
Other	77.0%

Network Management Applications

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Omada Access Points	3.8%
Aruba Wireless	13.4%
Ruckus Wireless	12.4%
Other	70.4%

Wireless LAN

Featured Reviews

Ufuk KINDAP

Technical Coordinator at Yildiz Technical University

Cloud-based deployment eases IT workload and supports network management

I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple. I needed deep details and more thorough resources. Although there were costly courses available, the lack of budget was a hindrance. Improving documentation with more detailed videos and resources would be beneficial.

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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

"Everything can be seen from the dashboard."

"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."

"The cloud management gives us the tools and reports that we need to monitor and troubleshoot the network."

"The technical support for this solution is good."

"The most valuable feature is the centralized management capability."

"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."

"The feature that I like to most is unified management in a multitenant environment, where we can manage all our customers with thousands of devices (routers, switches, VPNs, and APs)."

"The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."

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"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."

"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."

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

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

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

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Cons

"The tool has simplified things, but it also adds a complexity that sometimes stumps some users."

"The initial setup of ExtremeCloud IQ is medium difficulty. It is easy with knowledge of networking protocols and SNMP solutions with the MIBs. For those without knowledge of these protocols or MIBs, it can be difficult."

"I struggled with the documentation. I expected comprehensive documentation and videos but found them to be too simple."

"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."

"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."

"Lacks cyber asset tracking."

"I struggled with the documentation."

"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."

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"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."

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

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

"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."

"The technical support could be improved."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."

"ExtremeCloud IQ's pricing is high."

"Bring the cost down."

"I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"

"For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."

"It is costly as compared to Meraki, Aruba, Juniper, and Cisco. Cloud IQ is an enterprise solution, whereas Meraki is specifically a single solution."

"Extreme is twice as cheap compared to Cisco due to the currency exchange. Normally, I think Cisco would be a little bit more expensive, but there wouldn't be that much of a difference."

"This solution offers annual licensing that is middle of the range in terms of cost."

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"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

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	45
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	24

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeCloud IQ?

The licensing was a challenge due to budget constraints, and I used ExtremeCloud IQ without a license for a period. The documentation and training courses were also costly, impacting how easily I c...

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What advice do you have for others considering ExtremeCloud IQ?

I use ExtremeCloud IQ's real-time analytics. In the cloud solution, I get reports, and it works together with machine learning and artificial intelligence for those reports. This tool permits the c...

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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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Comparisons

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Compared 9% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Compared 7% of the time

Ubiquiti Wireless vs ExtremeCloud IQ

Compared 7% of the time

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Ruckus Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 17% of the time

Aruba Instant vs Omada Access Points

Compared 11% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 8% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 7% of the time

Huawei Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity

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

Overview

ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

Extreme Networks

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

Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange

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

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