Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series

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As of December 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 2.6% 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 Juniper WLC Series is 0.8%, down from 1.1% 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

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

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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Matilda Elwell

Technical Team Leader - Network &Security at STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Offers visibility and cost benefits

The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.

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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

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

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

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

"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."

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

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

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"It's super user-friendly."

"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."

"It's a good solution and a good technology."

"The product is scalable. It has 20 users."

"Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well."

"The solution is scalable."

"When an error or alert happens, I receive it in the application. I do not have to be there to know if something is wrong."

"The configuration is very simple."

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"The installation process is nice and easy."

"The installation process is very easy."

"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."

"It is a very stable solution."

"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."

"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."

"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."

"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."

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Cons

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"The price could be better."

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

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

"They should include SD-WAN features to it."

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"The solution should include higher speed and lesser cost."

"The customer service and support are terrible."

"It would be good to integrate some marketing features into Aruba Instant On Access Points, like heat maps. This would allow deployment in warehouses or malls to see how people move from one point to another, helping to locate the original fit."

"In terms of financial benefits, the Aruba project is a high-cost solution, and I haven't seen specific financial returns."

"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."

"While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations."

"It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions."

"When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy."

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"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."

"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."

"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."

"The solution could offer more integration with other products."

"The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points."

"There could be a high level of security."

"The solution should create configuration documentation."

"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

"The pricing is too high."

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

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

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"It needs a license."

"It is expensive."

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

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

"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."

"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."

"It is competitively priced. It was at a price point that made sense for me to put in my home, and that says something. The cost of the solution includes everything we need to manage and upgrade our Wi-Fi network, including the mobile management app. Having the licensing and all the functionality built into the base price of the product is really important for me. There are no extra costs for the security feature or automatic software/firmware updates, which is really important to me."

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"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."

"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."

"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."

"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."

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Educational Organization

62%

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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.

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

Juniper Mist is cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.

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

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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...

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

Costs are proportional to your requirements. Discounts may be discussed with the distributor.

What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?

I cannot provide concrete areas that need improvement on a global scale since my experience is local. However, Aruba ...

What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.

What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?

The network coverage of Juniper WLC Series and Cisco is different. We need to add additional access points.

What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?

Our main uses include corporate connectivity for our 4,500 staff, guest access, Wi-Fi for about 20 public libraries, ...

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November 2024

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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.

WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.

Sample Customers

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Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily

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