Aruba Instant On Access Points Room for Improvement

DW
Network Engineer at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

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. 

They should increase the number of devices that can be located at a site.

I would really like it if they added a dedicated router to the lineup. They've got dedicated access points and dedicated switches. Having a dedicated router would be the icing on the cake for the big picture of the whole solution.

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MS
Network Admin at a healthcare company with 201-500 employees

The only downside is that there are some bugs that I see. 

Hardware-wise, the product is fine. 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 wish I could have all of my APs in one pane, rather than have multiple sites. For now, it'll do. Maybe there'll be an update in the future.

In addition, I wish I could add more admins to sites.

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Sriman L - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Nipun Net Solutions

I sincerely think that the focus should be on improving monitoring capabilities. Currently, we have to integrate these APs into the APAP as a management platform for configuration and other tasks. However, Aruba enhances the monitoring aspect by providing more analytical views and troubleshooting capabilities; it would be beneficial if Aruba prioritize these areas.

We faced an issue when trying to integrate this Instant AP with other tools. The functionalities are limited, and I couldn't find proper documentation regarding this matter. If they could provide more integrations, such as APIs to integrate with our existing monitoring platforms or other systems, it would be a valuable addition. That's what I think the next release should focus on, from my point of view in IT. 

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March 2024
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IB
IT Specialist at GKDG

If there's a way to get a floor map of our office space so we can place the access points on a map to be able to see what's what, where everything is going, where the most traffic is being connected, that would be a nice feature. We had it on Ruckus Access Points. But it's not a must, based on the trade-off of price versus functionality, there's nothing that I would expect to be better than what it is.

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DH
Advisor at Flex Office 365

When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy. We've also encountered some issues with narrowcasting systems.

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Khaled Shaker - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Technical Department at Modern establishment for supply and trading

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.

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SandeepGautam - PeerSpot reviewer
Channel Sales Manager at Denave

The solution’s scalability and autonomous part could be improved.

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GZ
Manager at Mars Fishcare

I would like to see a feature that blocks, increases, or decreases bandwidth capacity for devices. 

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Abdelrhman Ezz - PeerSpot reviewer
HPE-Aruba Solution Architect at TST For Integrated Solutions

We are looking for an update such as a firewall that consolidates and streamlines the management of multiple elements into a single, simplified interface. It would provide a unified view of our network, covering switches, phones, and financial transactions.  The convenience of controlling everything from your mobile device is a notable advantage, but it's important to note that some advanced features are not available through the mobile application. For more complex network setups, such as data centers, or for greater capabilities and options, you might need to consider other solutions like Cisco or Aruba switches. 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.

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Marc Gaethofs - PeerSpot reviewer
ICT manager at Thys Bouwprojecten

The tool's pricing is not good. 

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Neeraj Rakha - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-Sales & Technical Manager at Hiperdist Ltd

From an improvement perspective, I hope to see lesser limitations in Aruba Instant On Access Points.

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ML
President at Purvium

The solution's range could be better. Presently, it reaches up to a 40-50 ft. radius. It would be helpful for enterprise customers if it covers a 70-80 ft. radius.

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WaelKamal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Presales Engineer at Capital IT

There is nothing on my mind that stands out as something that needs improvement. 

It can be a little bit expensive. 

While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations.

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DF
Jefe Área Proyectos y Desarrollo at Universidad de Chile

The solution can be more integrated with other brands.

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SI
Infrastructure Manager at HIT

The tool is priced high. 

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BS
Solutions Consultant at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees

We've had some small issues with stability in terms of replacing the real controller. 

It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well.

They could be more flexible with pricing and lower costs. 

It would be ideal if they could reduce the time to failover. 

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WB
Senior Consultant Network at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

If anything, its reporting could be improved.

At the moment, I don't see any new features that we really need.

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Buyer's Guide
Aruba Instant On Access Points
March 2024
Learn what your peers think about Aruba Instant On Access Points. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2024.
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