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We performed a comparison between Aruba Remote Access Points and Check Point Remote Access VPN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Check Point Remote Access VPN Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.""The solution has good performance."

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"The platform has the most valuable advanced filtering feature.""The product is very flexible. So far the stability of the solution has been good.""I can use the solution from my home or any remote office to access printers, servers, etc.""The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection.""This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases of significant power outages.""What I like best about Aruba Remote Access Points is that it's pretty easy to set up.""Aruba works well in large spaces, especially for manufacturing. That's when you start seeing the effectiveness of Aruba.""It provides good Spectrum Analysis and troubleshooting."

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"It is a scalable solution...The technical support team of the solution is very good.""It keeps us safe when browsing the internet and when sharing confidential information with our colleagues.""It is easy to install the Endpoint Remote Access VPN client to different platforms.""I found the MEP feature the most valuable. This has improved users' latency allowing the users to connect to the nearest Azure Check Point VM.""The tool is easy to configure and use. We integrated it with Active Directory to manage user authentication. It's intuitive and transparent, making it simple for users to use. It connects automatically to the VPN whenever users turn on the laptop. The product is efficient and offers centralized control.""To maintain the authorization of the connected user, Check Point provides multi-factor authentication for an RA VPN client to make sure legitimate users have access to resources.""It offers a simple configuration and setup.""The team has full visibility of the users that connect allowing them to keep control of who is in the network and what data they are allowing to come in and out."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"It could have better monitoring features.""The solution is costly for medium-sized companies.""Our difficulty with Aruba is that the product and the license are two different items. So, if we are adding an access point, we have to pay for two items. We have to pay to add the access point in the controller and we have to pay for the license.""The product needs an increased level of security for the end user.""There are some issues, like the VLAN capabilities and support for routing between two VMs.""I use the controller when using Aruba Remote Access Points, particularly during configuration. Hence, room for improvement in Aruba Remote Access Points is for its web UI to be easier to control.""The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved.""It would help if the remote APs had some kind of SoHo environment with built-in firewall features. That way it could connect directly in a client-to-site type of environment, or a site-to-site VPN environment. That way users could have a complete office setup without coming to the private cloud."

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"The cost of maintenance is high compared to most products in the market.""Price category and smooth renewal of agreement should be considered for flawless and quick onboarding of clients and partners.""The non-standard setup is quite complex as you have to do changes via GUI and CLI.""We encounter challenges for the product’s installation and troubleshooting processes compared to other VPN products.""A characteristic to improve is the communication service under the SMTP scheme.""Sometimes it causes the consumption of machine resources, and also improves the scanning since they consume many resources in the clients' machines.""Bug Fixes and enhancement requests should be remediated earlier.""Improved scalability would allow the solution to handle larger numbers of users and devices without a significant impact on performance."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "The price of Aruba Remote Access Points could be better. It is a little expensive."
  • "Price-wise, Aruba Remote Access Points is in the middle, so my rating for its pricing is three out of five."
  • "Aruba pricing is not very high. They offer competitive pricing for what they provide."
  • "You require no separate licensing to convert an access point to RAP."
  • "There are no other expenses than standard licenses for the product."
  • "In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive."
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  • "My understanding is that the pricing and licensing are very competitive, and it's not one of their more expensive products. We buy licenses for the solution and have licenses for the endpoint servers."
  • "The price of this product is good."
  • "Organizations that already have the Check Point NGFW need to purchase an additional license to have access to the VPN functionality."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Check Point Remote Access VPN is not expensive and the cost is annual."
  • "I can say that the licensing costs are charged annually."
  • "I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
  • "My company makes yearly payments only towards the licensing costs attached to Check Point Remote Access VPN, as there are no extra costs attached to the product."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases of… more »
    Top Answer:The product comes with a yearly subscription. It is costly, becoming an issue for certain medium companies, but… more »
    Top Answer:Its scalability capabilities should be improved.
    Top Answer:We use it to connect our sites. We have a couple of sites that need to interconnect. They are in our cloud and our… more »
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Aruba RAP
    Check Point Remote Access VPN, Check Point Endpoint Remote Access VPN
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    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.

    Secure Remote Access Point Service can also be used to secure control traffic between an AP and the controllerin a corporate environment. In this case, both the AP and controllerare in the company’s private address space.

    Remote secure access VPN is a solution that provides users with remote access to an organization’s network. The host may have VPN client software loaded or use a web-based client. The solution leverages security features like multi-factor authentication, endpoint scanning, and encryption of all data in motion.

    Check Point Remote Access VPN provides individuals with protected and efficient access to a company network from anywhere. This strategy fosters collaboration and connectivity between distributed teams and offices.

    Features of Check Point Remote Access VPN

    Key features of the secure remote access VPN include:

    • Compliance Scanning

    The system enforces endpoint security with endpoint compliance. It monitors and verifies the security status of each endpoint and reports back to the Security Gateway. The gateway, in turn, checks the compliance level and directs the connectivity to the right resources.

    • 3 Deployment Options

    Users can deploy the Remote Access VPN in one of three ways:

    1. Integrated with an Endpoint Security solution. In this case, you get a firewall, an application control (not in macOS), the remote access VPN, and compliance features included in the package.
    2. As a Standalone Check Point Mobile for Windows. This package includes a remote access VPN and compliance features.
    3. As a Standalone Secure Remote. This tier only includes the Remote Access VPN.
    • Central Management

    Remote Access VPN is centrally managed. The centralized console enables management and enforcement of policies with a single log-in.

    • Mobile Access Option

    The Remote Access VPN has a web portal that users can use to connect securely to corporate applications, such as web-based resources, file-sharing, and email. Administrators can customize the web portal to match the brand identity.

    • 2 Remote Access Options

    Remote Access VPN offers two choices for remote access:

    1. SSL VPN Portal: Includes the mobile access web portal, an SSL network extender, Check Point Mobile for iOS and Android, and a capsule workspace for iOS and Android.
    2. Layer 3 VPN Tunnel: Includes the endpoint security remote access VPN, Check Point Mobile for Windows, the capsule connect for iOS and Android, the VPN plugin for Windows 8.1, and the capsule VPN for Windows 10.
    • Authentication Support

    The authentication features include password management, RADIUS challenge/response, CAPI software, and hardware tokens. P12 certificates, and SecurID.

    • Encryption Tunnel

    The system establishes a VPN tunnel on demand. It also re-arranges connections when roaming. The tunnel can automatically tear down when the user is on the corporate LAN.

    • Connect Options

    There are several connection features, such as Hotspot detection, office mode IP, split tunneling, and automatic fallback to HTTPS.

    Benefits of Check Point Remote Access VPN

    One of the key advantages of Remote Access VPN is that it provides remote workers with a secure way to connect to a corporate network from any device, including their personal devices. The data encryption in transit enables them to securely access the resources they need for their tasks.

    It also provides IT support and technicians with a faster way to troubleshoot software issues. In the case of a ticket, IT doesn’t need to go to the server location to fix the problem but can troubleshoot it remotely.

    A remote secure access VPN is also an affordable alternative for small and medium-sized businesses, without requiring expensive infrastructure.

    Reviews from Real Users

    A Global IT Network and Security Service Senior Specialist at a manufacturing company who uses Check Point Remote Access VPN says, "I found the MEP feature the most valuable. This has improved users' latency allowing the users to connect to the nearest Azure Check Point VM."

    "Organizations that already use the Check Point NGFW Solution do not require any additional hardware, which makes the implementation straightforward and reduces the time to go live," explains Basil D., Senior Manager at a financial services firm.

    Manuel B., a Voice and data infrastructure specialist at a tech services company, says that "The IPSec VPN, Mobile Access, and Identity Awareness are three of the blades with which we have been working with since the pandemic. This has given us great mobility, making our network more dynamic."



    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Trafford Metropolitan Borough
    Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Retailer13%
    Government13%
    Non Profit13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Government13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Security Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Check Point Remote Access VPN
    May 2024
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    Aruba Remote Access Points is ranked 13th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 13 reviews while Check Point Remote Access VPN is ranked 6th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 62 reviews. Aruba Remote Access Points is rated 7.8, while Check Point Remote Access VPN is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Aruba Remote Access Points writes "The solution can be used from home or any remote office to access office resources like printers and servers". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Check Point Remote Access VPN writes "Is easy to use and has a nice interface, but the scalability needs to improve". Aruba Remote Access Points is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, OpenVPN Access Server, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and Zyxel VPN Client, whereas Check Point Remote Access VPN is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Check Point Harmony Mobile and Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange. See our Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Check Point Remote Access VPN report.

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