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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant and Juniper Mist Wireless 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 vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is easy to use, manage, and implement.""When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity.""I can implement it at small sites, and I can also implement it at mid-sized locations. It is very flexible. It is really nice and useful for customers who have many small sites.""You don't have to deal with licenses.""The stability of the solution is very good.""I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. It is reliable and simple.""The most valuable feature of this product is that it is easily deployed.""The solution provides a very good end-user experience."

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"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The simplicity is great.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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Cons
"In a corporate environment or a larger network, where more advanced filtering or MAC-based filtering is needed, I don't think the IAPs would be sufficient.""There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal.""It is a software characteristic, and it is during the reboot. During the startup of the AP, the AP tells you that you are using the wrong password. However, I have realized that this is not true.""They could offer a new model for access points that are outdoors.""The management component is difficult to understand and not very user-friendly which increases deployment time.""Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful.""It is good as it is. If anything, its reporting could be improved.""If you need to access the master access point the integration between the two becomes quite expensive."

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"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The price could be better.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."
  • "I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."
  • "We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."
  • "The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
  • "It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."
  • "The cost was affordable."
  • "Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount."
  • "It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support. The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective… more »
    Top Answer:I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like Cisco and Aruba would enhance its network management capabilities.
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    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
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    Small Business52%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
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    Midsize Enterprise18%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Aruba Instant is ranked 6th in Wireless LAN with 43 reviews while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked 10th in Wireless LAN with 16 reviews. Aruba Instant is rated 8.6, while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is rated 8.8. 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 Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points writes "Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation ". Aruba Instant is most compared with Omada Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Mist AI and Cloud, whereas Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless and Cambium Networks Wireless LAN. See our Aruba Instant vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points report.

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