Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.6, while Huawei is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 0.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Aruba Instant On Access Points are competitors in the wireless networking category. Huawei Wireless has the upper hand in price advantage and feature set variety, while Aruba excels in user-friendly management and coverage.

Features: Huawei Wireless offers seamless roaming, high performance, and IoT integration, providing strong security and cloud options. Its affordability and ease of setup are notable. Aruba Instant On is distinguished for its excellent coverage, easy management, and simplicity in setup, which suits small and medium sites well.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless needs better support, more focus on SMB products, and improved third-party integration, alongside resolving initial setup complexity. Aruba Instant On could enhance integration with other systems, improve monitoring capabilities, and expand its cloud management features for better scalability in high-density environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless offers straightforward deployment with options for both on-premises and cloud, though support speed and documentation could be improved. Aruba Instant On is user-friendly and manageable, designed even for non-technical users, but suffers from slower support response times. Huawei tends to focus more on on-premises deployment compared to Aruba's balanced approach.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is praised for its competitive pricing and strong ROI, often being more affordable than competitors like Cisco and Aruba, with reasonable licensing structures. Aruba Instant On offers cost-effective pricing with straightforward structures and no extra licensing fees, appealing for budget-conscious users. While both offer good ROI, Huawei is noted for its price advantage, whereas Aruba stresses cost predictability.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant On Access Points is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.8%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Ricardo Quintero

Infrastructure/Telcom Coordinator at Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG

Affordable and offers an easy setup phase

I was working on the on-premises solutions, like IronNet, Aironet, and some other tools from Cisco, but not with Meraki. The last Aironet model that we have here in Mexico, in the corporate office, and in some of the other regions of Mexico is Cisco Aironet 3700 and Cisco Aironet 3800, so it is just two or three devices. Aruba Instant On Access Points was working with Aruba 2540 and Cisco 3850 In Cisco, I found some issues. I was working well with a vendor. I was working with Cisco Catalyst 9200 and Cisco Catalyst 9300, along with Cisco Catalyst 2916M XL Switch. With all devices, we got a report. During the immigration, we choose another vendor, which Aruba. We have some issues with Aruba Instant On Access Points in iOS that are targeting the devices, and I have seen some problems with the DHCP solution.

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The app and the provisioning are the best features of the product. It was really impressive that I was able to just provision it remotely. I didn't have to be on-site with my friend, and we were just able to get everything up and operational. So, the app is great. It sends me notifications when things are down, and it tells me how everything is doing."

"The solution is scalable."

"It's super user-friendly."

"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."

"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."

"Its technical support is excellent."

"Configuring everything in the cloud with Aruba Central and having all the devices be independent of a centralized controller has made it simple to deploy."

"The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick."

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"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

"The most valuable features of Huawei Wireless are WiFi coverage and ease of use."

"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"Installation is easy."

"It has all of the features that we need."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."

"The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."

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Cons

"The setup is not very easy. It requires some experience with Wi-Fi, especially with cloud connection and security."

"The security aspect needs improvement."

"If there's a way to get a floor map of our office space so we can place the access points on a map to be able to see what's what, where everything is going, where the most traffic is being connected, that would be a nice feature."

"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."

"The pricing could be a little cheaper."

"The solution's range could be better."

"I believe there's room for improvement in the validation process, especially for customers facing compliance issues when managing access points from the cloud. It would be beneficial if the access points could also be managed from an on-premises controller. Regarding additional features, customers express interest in enhancing the controller, specifically improving the capability to manage a higher number of access points from the same controller. This feature is crucial for better scalability. Another feature that customers would appreciate is the ability to increase the number of access points. However, the current process for obtaining this permission can be time-consuming, and customers would like to see improvements in this regard."

"I would like to see a feature that blocks, increases, or decreases bandwidth capacity for devices."

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"The technical support needs to be improved. They also need to produce some more technical guides."

"While I am fine with the current licensing price, I would appreciate it to be more cost-effective."

"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

"The scalability could be better."

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

"The speed could be a bit better."

"They should include more security features in the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's a cost-effective solution."

"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."

"The product's price falls on the cheaper end of the spectrum. The price of the product is one of the biggest benefits that it offers."

"Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle."

"It is expensive."

"It needs a license."

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

"You buy it for $165 an AP, which is what we paid."

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"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

"The product has a good price."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

64%

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Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

13%

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Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Access Points?

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Access Points?

Aruba Instant On Access Points work without a list price, suggesting that they are open source and no additional licensing costs are incurred.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?

All features already exist in Aruba Instant On Access Points. However, in future updates, more AI for intelligence and the option for a separate network could be beneficial.

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Overview

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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Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Sample Customers

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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