Aruba Airwave offers valuable features like infrastructure organization, Clarity for network visibility and performance, multivendor support, robust reporting capabilities, and an intuitive interface. Clients appreciate the orchestration feature, monitoring tools like Live Heat Map for interference detection, and support for zero-touch provisioning. The platform excels in device management, end-to-end visibility, and troubleshooting efficiency. Its compatibility with various vendors, such as Cisco, enhances its flexibility in managing and configuring Wi-Fi networks.
- "One of the main advantages is its ability to draw building floor plans and analyze Wi-Fi signal behavior in real-time."
- "I would rate the overall solution nine out of ten."
- "The monitoring and administration allow configurations for checking the association of the user to the network, then to the AP, then to the switch, and back to the controller."
Aruba Airwave requires better integration with other systems, enhanced stability, and improved troubleshooting features. Users note that error identification is inefficient and the interface lacks clarity. Synchronization between GUI and CLI is challenging, and a unified management system is desired. Pricing and compatibility with third-party devices are concerns. There is a demand for increased monitoring capabilities and simpler configurations. Users express frustration with high costs, limited scalability, and support speed.
- "When attempting to copy a floor plan, it does not copy well, so I often have to redraw the walls. It's somewhat annoying since other Wi-Fi design software we use is easier for drawing walls and including floor plans."
- "When upgrading hardware, there were technical issues with network interfaces and Red Hat, which required escalation to developers."
- "When upgrading hardware, there were technical issues with network interfaces and Red Hat, which required escalation to developers."
