Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access Points vs. RUCKUS Ethernet Switches

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access Points
Score 7.7 out of 10
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Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Access Points work with OmniAccess WLAN switches/controllers to provide a high performance wireless mobility solution for enterprises. They can be securely deployed in a variety of locations such as on walls, cubicles, desktops, and in the ceiling, and the AP antenna diversity allows for the best possible signal processing using dual, omni-directional antennas.N/A
RUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Score 1.3 out of 10
N/A
Now from CommScope, the RUCKUS® ICX family of fixed form-factor switches work together to simplify network set-up and management, enhance security, and minimize troubleshooting, offered as low-latency, non-blocking architecture that provide throughput for demanding applications.
$835
Pricing
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access PointsRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Editions & Modules
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Compact Switch
$835.00
Port Switch
$1,000.00
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access PointsRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Score 9.2 out of 10

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Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Cisco Ethernet Switches
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access PointsRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
7.3
(1 ratings)
10.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Wireless Access PointsRUCKUS Ethernet Switches
Likelihood to Recommend
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
One of best use cases for using OmniAccess Wire Access Point is where we have dense no. of users as client associated capacity is very good. Also one of the use case is when administrator wants different PSK for each user for authentication. OmniAccess WAP supports in better way.
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CommScope
I love this switch for access and aggregate, especially due to the lack of needing reboots. [Other systems require this] reliable and stable platform.
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Pros
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
  • Flexibility in terms of deployment, management
  • Better security feature
  • Application awareness ,WIPS
  • DPSK
  • Better client associated count
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CommScope
  • They are relatively easy to configure and to maintain.
  • They have all of the high-end configuration capabilities as Cisco switches.
  • The switches have excellent performance and reliability.
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Cons
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
  • No of Interfaces
  • must have a variety in terms of MIMO
  • better throughput
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CommScope
  • Licensing for the 10GB ports is a bit pricey, but that was 5 years ago, so things may have changed
  • The CLI commands are slightly different than typical Cisco commands
  • Their rack mounting was not the prettiest in the world
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Alternatives Considered
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Have used Cisco Meraki access point earlier having management on cloud and is on license (subscription basis). But Alcatel OmniAccess Points have management on cloud, on premise as well which means to say flexibility in terms of management. We had one requirement where we number of user is large which is going to connect on access point but Cisco Meraki only supports 200 users per radio whereas OmniAccess point have better client associated capacity with 524 per radio.
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CommScope
The switching holds up well against HP, Extreme, Juniper, et. al at the edge. Cost is also a huge factor, and played a part in the purchase. Not just for the switches themselves, but also optics can be purchased at a discount. Service delivery has been fantastic, and in 3 years I've not had to replace any of the brocade switches I've purchased.
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Return on Investment
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
  • Better Roaming
  • Ease of Management
  • Better performance
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CommScope
  • Equipment just runs
  • Sometimes past EOL/EOS
  • Firmwares just work
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