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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.
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Pros
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""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.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""The solution is stable.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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"The deployment guides that we get from Aruba are excellent.""Aruba Instant's best feature is the ability to manage it in the cloud.""Has many advanced features: Built-in firewall, local radius, application visibility and control, not locked into support agreements.""Works automatically in terms of setup with the product finding its master wifi access point.""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 coverage of the solution is great.""I like the Instant On switches and the AP22""The solution provides a very good end-user experience."

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"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.""The product is scalable. It has 20 users.""It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our clients. And the other thing is, the roaming is also quite good.""I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten.""It's super user-friendly.""Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well.""The configuration is very simple.""With a variety of switches in their setup, they find that Aruba's online monitoring tools and configuration options for applications effectively manage most of their requirements, all while keeping the process straightforward and user-friendly."

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Cons
"They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""The solution is expensive.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

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"I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall.""Doesn't support enough access points in one cluster.""The restart time should be improved.""It is good as it is. If anything, its reporting could be improved.""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 product can be improved by adding a clear interface.""Aruba Instant is a simple and scalable solution that works well, but the costs you incur from access points could be cheaper.""The tool needs to enhance its security features."

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"The solution's range could be better.""The tool is priced high.""If anything, its reporting could be improved.""When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy.""While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations.""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.""The tool's pricing is not good."

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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."
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  • "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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  • "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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their… 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:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward, considering that the tool offers a ZTP feature.
    Top Answer:Aruba is a little bit costlier than Cambium Networks. The product is costly since I have to purchase the hardware and… 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:When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit… more »
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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.

    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.


    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.

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    Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
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    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Renewables & Environment Company5%
    Government5%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Construction Company7%
    Government7%
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    Manufacturing Company31%
    Government8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    Wireless Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise32%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise64%
    Large Enterprise21%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Instant is ranked 6th in Wireless LAN with 43 reviews while Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 10th in Wireless LAN with 18 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, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Mist AI and Cloud, whereas Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Omada Access Points and Juniper WLC Series. See our Aruba Instant vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points report.

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