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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
"You can handle all of the access points at once virtually instead of manually handling each one. You're able to populate all of the information to all of the access points through the virtual controller as well. It transforms everything it a single access point, which simplifies things.""The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is security.""You don't have to deal with licenses.""In terms of stability, Aruba Instant is the best on the market.""The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is its cloud capability, which allows us to manage it through the cloud.""The solution provides a very good end-user experience.""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 quick setup and automatic code embedded in one access point is really useful."

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"The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""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 most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

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Cons
"There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports.""They should enhance reporting and add more features.""The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments.""Aruba Instant is a simple and scalable solution that works well, but the costs you incur from access points could be cheaper.""The tool's customer service should improve.""The reach of the solution could be improved. It could be a bit stronger.""The security features must be improved.""The product can be improved by adding a clear interface."

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

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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."
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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: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 the warranties separately. I need to pay the license cost to Aruba Central if I… more »
    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 solutions for 70% less than Juniper's. They need to improve that if they want to… more »
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    Also Known As
    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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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Renewables & Environment Company5%
    Government5%
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    Computer Software Company15%
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    Educational Organization25%
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    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise30%
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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.
    768,886 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 13th in Wireless LAN with 13 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 "Simple, easy to learn, and quick to deploy". Aruba Instant is most compared with Omada Access Points, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN 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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