Aruba Instant On Access Points Reviews

We have a lot of examples of use cases, but the greatest project is with the Sao Paulo government and the Brazilian government. It’s the biggest project using this kind.

It's easy to manage and install. For the customer, it improves connectivity, the wireless experience, and speed. It improves the overall wireless connection experience.

The radio frequency coverage area is not good. The number of users that can connect at the same time and the user density on a single AP is not good in Aruba. 

Also, Aruba has a lot of switch solutions, and they use a lot of CLI (Command-Line Interface) language. One type of switch might use one language, while another might use an older language. Even within the same product line, you have different languages.

It's not easy to manage everything because even though all the products are within the same system, everything is different.

I have been working with it for two years.

The scalability with Aruba Central, we have a limited capacity. 

Instant On is very limited. There's a limit of 2,000 users and 120 APs in the same cluster. This is very difficult. I don't know how to resolve this. I think the only way is to change to a cloud solution.

The customer service and support are terrible. The global technical support is really bad. It's not good.

Negative

From the partner's perspective, it's easy to install and manage. It's a good solution, a good technology to improve the partner's experience.

It takes three minutes to set it up and deploy it from start to finish. It is pretty easy. 

The deployment model can be both on-premises and cloud. We use Aruba Central in the cloud, and also Instant On app. The most difficult is when they use the Mobility Controller, the on-premises controller solution from Aruba.

The maintenance is easy. 

The return of investment lies in the good experience of the customer. The best way to justify the expensive cost is the good wireless connection experience.

Instant On Access Points are expensive. Compared to other solutions like Ubiquiti and Extreme, they're very expensive.

Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten. So the product is pretty good, but the technical support is terrible.

Our primary use case is managing switches and access points, particularly for wireless connectivity with both instant access points and cloud-controlled access points.

Aruba Instant On Access Points have improved our organization as we don't have to handle as many problems with these access points compared to FortiAP or Cisco access points.

The virtual controller feature is very beneficial because it removes the need for a physical controller. Additionally, advanced radio management is a valuable feature.

The security aspect needs improvement. There is not enough focus on security across networking vendors, and they often add features without testing them thoroughly. The AI capabilities are generalized and not significantly helpful. The technical support is also not very strong as they have faced similar issues as before.

The technical support from Aruba is a bit more competent compared to Fortinet. However, there are still issues with the language barrier and the overall quality of support.

Positive

We used Cisco access points before. We found Aruba Instant On Access Points to be better. Aruba's products are actually cheaper and feature advanced radio management, which works very well.

The pricing of Aruba Instant On Access Points is competitive compared to Cisco, and they are actually cheaper.

We evaluated solutions from Aruba and Fortinet. Currently, we are looking at Aruba and Keyao products.

I would recommend Aruba Instant On Access Points to others. If I had to choose, I would rate them as number one out of all access points.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

We use the solution for Wi-Fi solutions.

The solution is stable and easy to manage.

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

I have been using Aruba Instant On Access Points for two years.

The product is stable.

The solution is scalable but up to a limit. It is not for enterprise. Aruba has made the Instant On for a separate range.

10-15 people are using this solution.

We cater the solution to smaller customers, like small hotels, clinics, or hospitals. It is deployed where the customer is budget-constrained.

The initial setup is easy and takes one to two days to complete.

One or two technically qualified would be sufficient for managing Instant On.

We’ve achieved ROI.

One doesn’t need a license to use Instant On. You can install and plug and play. It is an affordable solution.

I recommend the solution because it is stable and easy to manage.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight to nine out of ten.

It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises or departments.

My clients appreciate how Aruba seamlessly integrates their switches with their phones. 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.

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.

I have been working with it for three years.

We did not have any issues with it. I would rate its stability capabilities ten out of ten.

It is quite efficient, allowing you to handle around seven or eight devices.

We did not have the need to contact customer support.

Previously, we used UniFi, but we switched to Aruba because UniFi required a controller on mobile devices for managing the network. Once the controller was set up, troubleshooting or making changes became challenging. This issue prompted us to make the switch to Aruba, as it provides a more straightforward solution in our area. Aruba devices automatically connect and function without the need for complex controls.

The initial setup is easy and it only involves creating an account.

Deployment is swift, typically taking only six to fifteen minutes for a solution designed for office use. This efficiency is due to the fact that everything operates through the mobile application.

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

The tool is priced high. 

I have been working with the solution for one to two years. 

I would rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten.

The solution is scalable. I would rate the tool's scalability an eight out of ten. 

The product's deployment is simple and took around two weeks to complete. 

I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten. 

The solution's most valuable features include a simple deployment phase, easy management, and scalability. The scalability of access points is perfect.

I want the product to be made available at a cheaper price point. My company's customers look for the price before purchasing the solution.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Access Points for five years. My company has a partnership with Aruba.

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

My company deals with around 100 customers of the product.

The product offers very fast support, which is provided by skilled engineers.

After one access point gets deployed, the other access points can be pushed by getting the config part from the first access point that was deployed. Only one default access point after which I don't deploy any other access points work since I just need to connect to a network, after which the config part from the initial access point can be used to deploy the other access points.

The solution can be deployed in five minutes.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it because it is easy to deploy and has good scalability features.

In terms of ROI, the product offers stability, reliability, good work equipment, an easy deployment process, and the best scalability features and support.

There is a need to make yearly payments towards the standard licensing charges associated with the product. There are some additional costs associated with the product since I have seen customers who purchase three-year or five-year plans.

The solution helped simplify our company's wi-fi network setup and management, specifically for small and big enterprise-sized businesses.

The guest access feature impacted our company's business and customer satisfaction. The tool has a good guess portal, and it is easy to configure.

I have not used the tool's mobile app.

I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The tool's pricing is not good. 

Aruba Instant On Access Points are stable. 

The product is scalable. It has 20 users. 

The tool's deployment is easy. You need to log in to the portal and scan the QR code to add the device. You can complete the deployment in four hours. You need one person to handle it. 

I rate Aruba Instant On Access Points a seven out of ten. I recommend it for the SMB market. 

They have a virtual controller feature that allows access points to function even if the master access point disconnects.

The virtual Controller feature is valuable. 

Improvement as per customer requirements. 

I have experience using Aruba Instant On Acess Point.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.