We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant and Aruba Instant On 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."Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The solution is stable."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"The simplicity is great."
"The solution is very secure."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."
"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"I've worked with other products, but I prefer Aruba because of its cost and simplicity."
"The coverage of the solution is great."
"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 stability of the solution is very good."
"The deployment is easy."
"The quick setup and automatic code embedded in one access point is really useful."
"I like that the solution is not complex."
"It is easy to use, manage, and implement."
"The configuration is very simple."
"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."
"It's super user-friendly."
"The solution is scalable."
"Aruba is much better than other vendors like Cisco and NETGEAR in terms of quality, price, and value for money."
"Regarding access points, the customer typically considers low-cost plans, and Ruckus Unleashed Access Points are commonly used. These access points are managed through the Microsoft console and can be accessed either with or without ports. The management is done through a controller. The main benefits customers see include cost-effectiveness, especially for those with budget constraints. Aruba, in particular, provides a good user experience. Some customers might choose Huawei, but enterprise access points are also considered. Additionally, the unified access point capabilities are valuable, allowing management from the same account. However, there is a limitation of twenty-five access points, and if a customer requires more, they need to create another site or account. If the customer exceeds twenty-five access points, they need to generate another site or virtual business to manage additional access points, as the external number is limited to twenty-five."
"The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick."
"The coverage Aruba provides across the physical area is much better. Most probably because of the new technology, the 4x4 antenna, and everything around it. It's just a much better, easier to use, and easier to manage product."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The price could be better."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"They could offer a new model for access points that are outdoors."
"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."
"Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful."
"The connectivity of the solution can use some improvement."
"They could provide a centralized system to manage switches incorporated into multiple branches."
"Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases."
"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."
"Although built-in troubleshooting tools are available, they are not at all intuitive to use. Aruba Instant lacks decent documentation to use for troubleshooting wireless issues (fortunately there aren’t many)."
"The tool's pricing is not good."
"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."
"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."
"The tool is priced high."
"It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well."
"The limited functionality of the mobile app restricts its use primarily to small and medium-sized setups, making it less suitable for enterprise-level solutions."
"It is suitable for smaller organizations, but it may not be the best choice for large enterprises."
"The solution should include higher speed and lesser cost."
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Aruba Instant is ranked 6th in Wireless LAN with 44 reviews while Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 11th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Aruba Instant is rated 8.6, while Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4. 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 Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". Aruba Instant is most compared with Omada Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Cisco Wireless, whereas Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Omada Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and NETGEAR Insight Access Points. See our Aruba Instant vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points report.
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