Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise introduces affordable entry-level Wi-Fi 7 access point

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE), a provider of secure networking and communication solutions, has released the Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess Stellar AP1501, an indoor Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access point designed to deliver next-generation network performance, reliability, and security for demanding enterprise deployments.

According to ALE, organisations are increasingly adopting next-generation wireless technologies to support mobile workforces, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, real-time applications, and growing service density. With the OmniAccess Stellar AP1501, ALE brings the Wi-Fi 7 innovation to mainstream environments — combining high performance, efficiency, and reliability without the complexity or cost traditionally associated with cutting-edge wireless solutions.

The OmniAccess Stellar AP1501 supports the IEEE 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering enhanced throughput and improved spectral utilisation across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. The AP1501 is designed for mid-density environments such as branch offices, retail locations, small campuses, and distributed enterprise sites. With a 2.5 GbE multigigabit Ethernet uplink and PoE support, it ensures that the wired infrastructure keeps pace with wireless performance requirements - supporting workloads ranging from video collaboration and cloud-based services to IoT and AI-enabled applications. 

The AP1501 complements ALE’s existing Wi-Fi 7 portfolio, which includes the AP1511, AP1521, AP1561, and AP1570 Series. The full OmniAccess Stellar Wi-Fi 7 lineup will continue to expand with upcoming access points designed to address a wide range of customer needs. Built on ALE’s distributed control architecture, these access points eliminate the need for a centralised controller, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) while delivering enhanced security with WPA3 and optional MACsec encryption, along with greater flexibility and scalability.

“As organisations across Asia Pacific accelerate their digital transformation, Wi-Fi 7 represents a major leap in the wireless performance required to support our region's diverse and rapidly growing digital economies. However, adoption should not be limited by cost or complexity. 

"The OmniAccess Stellar AP1501 brings key Wi-Fi 7 innovations into an entry-level access point, offering a practical and affordable way for APAC enterprises, whether distributed branches or growing SMBs, to modernise their networks while staying competitive in a hyperconnected market,” said Kenny Ng, Head of Network Business Division, Asia Pacific at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise.

The OmniAccess Stellar access points and the Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch family can be centrally managed and monitored using Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Network Management—a unified, AI-powered platform available in both on-premises and cloud deployments. The solution simplifies onboarding for users and IoT devices while enhancing automated network operations through advanced analytics and actionable insights.

APAC stands for the Asia-Pacific region, and SMB is an acronym for small and medium sized business. 

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