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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant and Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points 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 Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is easy to use, manage, and implement.""The most valuable feature of this product is that it is easily deployed.""You don't have to deal with licenses.""I can implement it at small sites, and I can also implement it at mid-sized locations. It is very flexible. It is really nice and useful for customers who have many small sites.""The deployment is easy.""Aruba Instant is easy to manage.""Aruba Instant is cloud-based, and thus, it improves wireless network performance on cloud platforms. The solution allows network monitoring through devices like mobiles and desktops, which is a feasible option. The tool also has Bluetooth settings so a user can deploy Aruba Instant through a serial number or the Bluetooth option.""The solution is stable, and we are satisfied."

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"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The solution is stable.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

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Cons
"There was only ever one case in which an access point failed, but it was reintegrated. The issue was more of a matter of oversight. One part of the network had covered ten access points.""The tool's customer service should improve.""There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports.""I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall.""The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments.""It uses a different portal and has limitations from the customer side as it's not refined for MSP.""Technical support needs improvement. We use the forum for technical support assistance, but it's not enough. If you're talking with a technician, they're in India. They cannot give you the service that you need. Sometimes have problems with some personal services and technical support is not helpful in this area.""They could offer a new model for access points that are outdoors."

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"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""The solution is expensive.""Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""They should include SD-WAN features to it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."
  • "I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."
  • "We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."
  • "The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
  • "It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."
  • "The cost was affordable."
  • "Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount."
  • "It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support. The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products."
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  • "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."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective… more »
    Top Answer:I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate… more »
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they were unenrolled. Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.
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    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Renewables & Environment Company5%
    Government5%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider9%
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    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    Midsize Enterprise19%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Instant is ranked 6th in Wireless LAN with 44 reviews while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked 9th in Wireless LAN with 16 reviews. Aruba Instant is rated 8.6, while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant writes "A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points writes "Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation ". Aruba Instant is most compared with Omada Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Cisco Wireless, whereas Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless and Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. See our Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points report.

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