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We performed a comparison between Omada Access Points and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Omada Access Points vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

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"Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity.""The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology.""The initial setup is not complicated.""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.""Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features.""The most valuable feature of TP-Link Auranet EAP is its high performance.""This product is easy to use.""When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

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"We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.""Cloud analytics that provide all its attributes.""The solution has been stable.""It makes it easy to obtain all information about the client experience.""They're very easy to set up and get running.""The Wi-Fi security features of this solution have been great for our customers who need to strictly control access to their network."

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Cons
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""The solution is expensive."

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"Upgrading the hardware capabilities to newer versions like Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 would be a helpful improvement.""The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price.""Aruba has better scaling capabilities.""Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with.""There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities.""It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable.""There should be more remote support for the mobile application.""It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

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"One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level.""I don't think they're available at the best price.""The price of this solution needs to reviewed, as it is currently high enough to deter customers from trying it.""If a client device had issues with authentication due to out of date browser or similar difficulties, it would be nice to have the ability to migrate the client onto the portal via one click.""The solution can be scaled but it has limitations from my experience.""Inability to import a user with one click."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
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  • "Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
  • "TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
  • "The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."
  • "The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."
  • "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."
  • "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."
  • "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."
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  • "Your licensing and cost, as would be required for many other solutions, being considered for eighty to two hundred and eighty different physical locations, is just about the same amount per access point."
  • "The solution is priced high compared to competitors. However, for the features that are included in the solution, the price becomes more reasonable."
  • "WatchGuard is on the upper scale for pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their… more »
    Top Answer:Omada Access Points are very good in terms of wired technologies and wired connectivity.
    Top Answer:The problem is that when the number of users increases, TP-Link automatically drops the speed, and in terms of coverage… more »
    Top Answer:The main purpose of Access Points is because most of the users use only mobile devices and portable devices. We use… more »
    Top Answer:We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.
    Top Answer:One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level. For… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet
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    Overview

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    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.

    WatchGuard is a global leader in network security, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services for SMBs and Distributed Enterprises worldwide. Our mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

    Sample Customers
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    Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School
    Portsmouth Grammar School, HILOTEC
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Non Tech Company25%
    Outsourcing Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Retailer13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Retailer10%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business71%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise34%
    Buyer's Guide
    Omada Access Points vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Omada Access Points vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Omada Access Points is ranked 16th in Wireless LAN with 13 reviews while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is ranked 24th in Wireless LAN with 6 reviews. Omada Access Points is rated 7.6, while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Omada Access Points writes "Reliable solution, fast deployment and easy to scale". On the other hand, the top reviewer of WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi writes "A solution that offers excellent support and makes it easy to manage networks". Omada Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Instant and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, whereas WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is most compared with Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Instant, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Omada Access Points vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi report.

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