Aruba Wireless Reviews

Enterprise wireless for employees includes multiple wireless controllers, ClearPass Policy Manager, and wireless access points.

ClearPass is user friendly for managing the entire solution.

ClearPass is a unique product that contains multiple solutions like BYOD, Guest, NAC, AAA, UEBA, etc. There is also quick support from Aruba TAC.

Access point mounting options.

None. The product is very stable.

None. Never seen a scalability issue.

Excellent.

None. Aruba Wireless was the first and has remained til today.

You need training on configuration of Aruba products since it deals with a vast range of technology apart from wireless.

A recent change is that ClearPass licensing is superb. It counts user-based instead of device-based, for BYOD on-boarding.

Cisco.

Excellent support and stable product.

We were coming from a first-generation wireless network, and now I can use RF optimization for controllers. This is a major advancement for us and we're much happier for having it.

We can now see how many devices and how many users are on our network and where the usage hotspots are. Previously, we didn't have any data of this type, which now allows us to better plan our network.

I'd like more specific details of each user.

We just put it into production and in the coming weeks we will receive our new access points.

Deploying it is no problem.

We've had some issues with stability for Mac and iOS users where we've had to disconnect. There may be configuration issues, but I'm not sure.

We're planning for 300 access points, and right now we only have six. We have older HP products, but once we get our new access points, we should be able to scale without problems.

Technical support is very, very good. They've supported us with everything that we need.

The initial setup was straightforward. We have some prior experiences with various types of access-point networks, so it was not an issue.

Make sure you plan ahead of time.

1. The Integrated firewall

2. The captive portal authentication for guests

3. The modular configuration system (by profile and)

3. AppRF new system (from ArubaOS version 6.4)

4. Mutli-site Architecture (master local architecture)

5. Advantageous licensing system (by Access point and not by user, the license server feature from version 6.3).

1. The new version is not stable.

2. Teintroduce the Visuel-RF mapping system in the Aruba controllers.

3. Download the firmware without a support account

4. stabilization of clearpass

5. Prepare documentation that handles concepts and not "how to"

2 years

Yes, but generally with the new OS version and with ClearPass.

Not really.

It is a scalable product, but it does not have a Virtual version of the controller.

No idea, i do not deal with them.

75%

No, Aruba WLAN was my first experience with WLAN solutions and is unique.

I think the setup and the configuration of Aruba is complex.

• A solution to problems for end users with friendly and easy to use work environments.
• It helps the user to have a better vision of what is happening in their network.
  

We have begun implementing its infrastructure, and it has helped us have better control of our wireless network.

• Aruba Central
• The easy use of APs
• It has helped us have better control over what is happening in our network. 
• User management has helped us control their access and bandwidth on our network traffic.

• They should provide usage guides and solutions to frequent problems.
• A telephone line dedicated to technical support for not-so-skilled users.
  

We purchased Aruba Wireless for our new office that we were opening in Austin, TX. I needed a solution which was simple to administer, easy to implement, cost effective, and tied into our existing Active Directory environment.

As we have acquired a few companies, having the ability to have multiple RADIUS connections has helped us.

• Having it work with our Active Directory domain. 
• Having a RADIUS authentication was a bonus.

My biggest issue is the logging. It is hard to read when troubleshooting issues.

I would buy it again.

We are the one of the official distributors of this product in Middle East.

ClientMatch technology and Air Monitor features of Aruba Wireless are special and classy.

• Point-to-point deployment products
• More varieties in Outdoor Access Points

Very Rarely.

Scalability has been one of the best features in which we can make our customers happy.

I would rate technical support as 10 out of 10.

We use a previous solution, but we switched due to stability and the possible integration with different products.

Basic initial setup is very easy when it comes to a new user on-premise.

Pricing support has always been cost-effective. Licensing is a one time purchase (only the cloud license has to be renewed, which is worth trying out).

It is always in comparison with Cisco Meraki and Ruckus, but Aruba is outstanding, especially when it comes to the hospitality sectors.

Try it out. You will enjoy the hard-core concept put behind Aruba Wireless.