Wireless Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
2024-03-11T17:51:00Z
Mar 11, 2024
In terms of recommending Aruba Remote Access Points, it depends on the specific scenario. Currently, with the evolving landscape of networking technologies, including the shift towards cloud-based solutions, traditional RAPs may not be as relevant. Many vendors are transitioning towards cloud-based support, which offers easier access and management for remote offices or sites. Since cloud connections are becoming more prevalent, it's like having a "virtual RAP" for accessing the internet. Therefore, my recommendation would lean towards cloud solutions for remote connectivity, as they align with the direction vendors are moving towards. This approach ensures compatibility with future advancements in networking technology. Overall, I would rate it five out of ten.
Aruba Remote Access Points is the right solution for people with a use case to have remote offices or remote workers. Centralized design and centralized control for corporate policies can be applied to the solution. Overall, I rate Aruba Remote Access Points a nine out of ten.
IT Solution Analyst II at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
2023-08-28T11:48:31Z
Aug 28, 2023
The product is good, but Aruba still follows a more traditional approach at a time when a transformation should happen. A lot of transformation has to happen to complete the product. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
We are a SI, system integration, company. We are a customer as well as a reseller. Overall we are satisfied with Aruba products. I would rate the solution six out of ten.
With next-generation WiFi, everyone is talking about a hybrid scenario and the need to support cloud and controller-based access. Aruba is one of the products whose hardware supports both versions. But the hardware needs to be revamped when we compare the Meraki solution. Meraki's hardware architecture has the security built into the radio, whereas Aruba does not. So the features and configuration of Aruba are good, but there is a hardware revamp that needs to be developed. I would rate Aruba Remote Access Points at eight out of 10. The cloud part is not as exciting as it is with Meraki.
emote APs connect to a controllerusing Extended Authentication and Internet Protocol Security (XAuth/IPSec). AP control and 802.11 data traffic are carried through this tunnel. Secure Remote Access Point Service extends the corporate office to the remote site. Remote users can use the same features as corporate office users. For example, voice over IP (VoIP) applications can be extended to remote sites while the servers and the PBX remain secure in the corporate office.
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In terms of recommending Aruba Remote Access Points, it depends on the specific scenario. Currently, with the evolving landscape of networking technologies, including the shift towards cloud-based solutions, traditional RAPs may not be as relevant. Many vendors are transitioning towards cloud-based support, which offers easier access and management for remote offices or sites. Since cloud connections are becoming more prevalent, it's like having a "virtual RAP" for accessing the internet. Therefore, my recommendation would lean towards cloud solutions for remote connectivity, as they align with the direction vendors are moving towards. This approach ensures compatibility with future advancements in networking technology. Overall, I would rate it five out of ten.
Aruba Remote Access Points is the right solution for people with a use case to have remote offices or remote workers. Centralized design and centralized control for corporate policies can be applied to the solution. Overall, I rate Aruba Remote Access Points a nine out of ten.
I rate Aruba Remote Access Points an eight out of ten. It has a complex process for integration, router configuration, and troubleshooting.
The product is good, but Aruba still follows a more traditional approach at a time when a transformation should happen. A lot of transformation has to happen to complete the product. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
Overall, I would give them a nine. I can never give anybody a ten. Everyone can improve.
I rate this solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend this solution to others.
We are a SI, system integration, company. We are a customer as well as a reseller. Overall we are satisfied with Aruba products. I would rate the solution six out of ten.
I would rate this solution as a seven out of ten.
I rate Aruba Remote Access Points an eight out of ten.
With next-generation WiFi, everyone is talking about a hybrid scenario and the need to support cloud and controller-based access. Aruba is one of the products whose hardware supports both versions. But the hardware needs to be revamped when we compare the Meraki solution. Meraki's hardware architecture has the security built into the radio, whereas Aruba does not. So the features and configuration of Aruba are good, but there is a hardware revamp that needs to be developed. I would rate Aruba Remote Access Points at eight out of 10. The cloud part is not as exciting as it is with Meraki.