Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Huawei Wireless comparison

HPE Aruba Networking and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. HPE Aruba Networking is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.1. HPE Aruba Networking holds a 0.8% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of HPE Aruba Networking users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% 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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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Instant On Access Points is 0.8%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.1%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

Apr 17, 2024

Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation

I do have a suggestion: it would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.

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Hernan Garribia

IT Manager at Quinto Centenario Hotel

Oct 21, 2024

Reliable management , easy to set up, and good performance

In general, we have a good experience with Unifi switches in our conference rooms. However, we have faced several issues in the last year. We tried changing the cabling, switch, and power injector, but the problems persisted. We also use Unifi in hotels and conference rooms, but only one…

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Jan 16, 2023

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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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

"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."

"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."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

"The solution is very secure."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

"The solution is stable."

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"The most valuable aspect of Unifi switches is the Unifi Controller."

"It's super user-friendly."

"The configuration is very simple."

"The solution is scalable."

"The initial setup is very simple."

"Regarding access points, the customer typically considers low-cost plans, and Ruckus Unleashed Access Points are commonly used. These access points are managed through the Microsoft console and can be accessed either with or without ports. The management is done through a controller. The main benefits customers see include cost-effectiveness, especially for those with budget constraints. Aruba, in particular, provides a good user experience. Some customers might choose Huawei, but enterprise access points are also considered. Additionally, the unified access point capabilities are valuable, allowing management from the same account. However, there is a limitation of twenty-five access points, and if a customer requires more, they need to create another site or account. If the customer exceeds twenty-five access points, they need to generate another site or virtual business to manage additional access points, as the external number is limited to twenty-five."

"The solution has fast deployment and easy setup. There is no security PIN for this account."

"The roaming feature and connectivity during disconnections are valuable."

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"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"It provides high-speed network connections."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"That would be more of engineering at this point. I'm from more of the business side. It's pretty much doing the standard installations with portal integrations and integrations with the Mac."

"I think it's a good technology. I like that it transparently connects with LDAP. The technology has a lot of capacity for WiFi six. It provides notifications, and there are many ways to connect with fiber. There is an electrical tool, and you can put an SFP transceiver. There are also many ways to implement antennas."

"The solution offers very good value for money."

"The solution is easily managed compared to other wireless solutions."

"Huawei Wireless has controllers inside the switches."

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Cons

"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

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

"The solution's range could be better."

"Improvement as per customer requirements."

"The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited."

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

"The tool's pricing is not good."

"If anything, its reporting could be improved."

"With Aruba, the documentation on the website is not too easy to use, and some information is not found."

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"The scalability could be a bit better."

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."

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

"The manageability could be improved."

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

"The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

"The pricing is too high."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"The solution is expensive."

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"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 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."

"I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

"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."

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

"Aruba Instant On Access Points are license-free. It's a very good and cheap solution for wireless networks. It can be compared with solutions from Ubiquiti and TP-Link, but it is in a different class. Aruba Instant On Access Points are cheaper than those from Cisco, Ruckus, and Motorola. It's perhaps the cheapest one. They do not use licenses, so it is a solution from the box. You don't need to pay extra money or deal with hidden payments."

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"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

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

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

"The product has a good price."

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

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

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products. But for a new c...

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

HP recently acquired Juniper, and I'm not happy about that. Juniper is a brand, and HP acquired them because of Junip...

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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 clie...

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

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

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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?

The radio frequency coverage area is not good. The number of users that can connect at the same time and the user den...

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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 ...

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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...

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Overview

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.

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.

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.

Sample Customers

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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