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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Access Points and Ubiquiti WLAN 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.
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Pros
"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

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"The initial setup is very simple.""The solution has fast deployment and easy setup. There is no security PIN for this account.""It's super user-friendly.""The app and the provisioning are the best features of the product. It was really impressive that I was able to just provision it remotely. I didn't have to be on-site with my friend, and we were just able to get everything up and operational. So, the app is great. It sends me notifications when things are down, and it tells me how everything is doing.""The product is scalable. It has 20 users.""The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On Access Points is they are easy to manage.""The configuration is very simple.""I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."

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"The solution has a lot of great features.""Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution.""The solution is not complex to deploy.""You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want.""Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable.""The tool's deployment is very easy. The deployment of 15 access points can take a day.""The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard.""The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti WLAN is its stability."

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Cons
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The price could be better.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""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."

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"The setup is not very easy. It requires some experience with Wi-Fi, especially with cloud connection and security.""It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well.""When I first deployed the solution, I couldn't use a tagged VLAN for the management. It might already have been fixed in a recent firmware upgrade.""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.""I believe there's room for improvement in the validation process, especially for customers facing compliance issues when managing access points from the cloud. It would be beneficial if the access points could also be managed from an on-premises controller. Regarding additional features, customers express interest in enhancing the controller, specifically improving the capability to manage a higher number of access points from the same controller. This feature is crucial for better scalability. Another feature that customers would appreciate is the ability to increase the number of access points. However, the current process for obtaining this permission can be time-consuming, and customers would like to see improvements in this regard.""While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations.""The solution can be more integrated with other brands.""The tool is priced high."

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"The solution should improve stability.""It is not a stable solution.""The strength of the signal from the access points could be improved.""Ubiquiti WLAN needs to expand the models with external antennas. It needs to improve stability.""The solution is stable but could improve.""The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world.""When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved.""The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."

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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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  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
  • "It is a cost-effective solution."
  • "There is no licensing cost for this solution."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
  • "When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."
  • "Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
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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:Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise… more »
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and… more »
    Top Answer:Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist 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.

    UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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    NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company27%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Transportation Company7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
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    Educational Organization59%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Comms Service Provider4%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise29%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise64%
    Large Enterprise21%
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    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise23%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Ubiquiti WLAN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Ubiquiti WLAN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 11th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 39 reviews. Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4, while Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4. 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 Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". 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 Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Huawei Wireless and AirMagnet Survey. See our Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Ubiquiti WLAN report.

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