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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Access Points and SonicWall SonicWave 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 On Access Points vs. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The simplicity is great.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The solution is stable.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The solution is very secure.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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"Aruba is much better than other vendors like Cisco and NETGEAR in terms of quality, price, and value for money.""With a variety of switches in their setup, they find that Aruba's online monitoring tools and configuration options for applications effectively manage most of their requirements, all while keeping the process straightforward and user-friendly.""I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten.""The configuration is very simple.""It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our clients. And the other thing is, the roaming is also quite good.""The solution has fast deployment and easy setup. There is no security PIN for this account.""When an error or alert happens, I receive it in the application. I do not have to be there to know if something is wrong.""The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On Access Points is they are easy to manage."

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"A good management tool that can be managed through the cloud or firewall.""The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices.""Unlike the Cisco solution that needs a dedicated wireless controller outside of a firewall, SonicWall has everything in one box. Fortinet is close to it."

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Cons
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""The price could be better.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."

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"It is suitable for smaller organizations, but it may not be the best choice for large enterprises.""The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited.""The tool's pricing is not good.""Software-wise, I would like to have a way of moving APs from site to site and wish there would be a way to add more APs to one site. I know the limit is 25 APs per site and I wish there were more.""The tool is priced high.""It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions.""The solution's range could be better.""When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy."

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"We have a lot of overlapping wireless networks with a lot of cheap equipment that does not run on any rules or regulations. The best way to improve the wireless network, like in SonicWaves, is to defeat these networks by isolating, preventing them, or overcoming their wireless signal. We try to do that, but I live near an airport, and the AirPortRadar glitches my wireless network every nine seconds.""The product's pricing is high and could be improved.""Integrating with the firewall and management console was a little complex."

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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."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle."
  • "The price of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable. They are competitively priced. I've even used it in my home at one time because of the low price."
  • "You buy it for $165 an AP, which is what we paid."
  • "It is competitively priced. It was at a price point that made sense for me to put in my home, and that says something. The cost of the solution includes everything we need to manage and upgrade our Wi-Fi network, including the mobile management app. Having the licensing and all the functionality built into the base price of the product is really important for me. There are no extra costs for the security feature or automatic software/firmware updates, which is really important to me."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "It's a cost-effective solution."
  • "I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
  • "It needs a license."
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  • "The pricing of the SonicWave Access Points solution is different in the US and Brazil. In the US, the solution is priced more competitively than other vendors. In Brazil, the exchange rate is a problem. To address this, SonicWall managers in Brazil are running several sales promotions and improving the price of new units."
  • "The platform offers yearly licenses."
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    Questions from the Community
    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… more »
    Top Answer:It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our… more »
    Top Answer:We don't have to pay subscription fees for the cloud solution, which is a major advantage. I would rate the pricing an… more »
    Top Answer:The solution should include higher speed and lesser cost.
    Top Answer:The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices.
    Top Answer:The platform offers yearly licenses. We receive all the support services through our partners. Thus, there are no extra… more »
    Top Answer:The product's pricing is high and could be improved. They could introduce a version that is low in terms of cost… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    SonicWave 200 Series, SonicWave 200 Series Access Points, SonicWave 400 Series, SonicWave 400 Series Access Points
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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.


    Ingredients for success.

    Fast 802.11ac Wave 2, secure employee and guest access, easy-to-use web, and mobile app management.


    Say yes to secure Wi-Fi access.

    Pre-built access control lists (ACLs) and built-in firewall in the access points prevent malicious traffic from entering your network – we call it “hassle-free” security.


    Never drop an important call.

    With Instant On, voice and video business applications are automatically prioritized, so you stay connected with your peers.

    SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall's industry-leading next-generation firewalls.

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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company27%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Retailer7%
    Transportation Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization59%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Comms Service Provider4%
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    Government17%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Educational Organization6%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise64%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 11th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is ranked 18th in Wireless LAN with 3 reviews. Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4, while SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonicWall SonicWave Access Points writes "An industry-leading security and wireless solution packaged in one box". Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Aruba Instant, Aruba Wireless, Omada Access Points and NETGEAR Insight Access Points, whereas SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Datto Networking WiFi. See our Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points report.

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