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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Access Points and Juniper WLC Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The solution is very secure.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The solution is stable.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""The simplicity is great.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

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"It's super user-friendly.""The coverage Aruba provides across the physical area is much better. Most probably because of the new technology, the 4x4 antenna, and everything around it. It's just a much better, easier to use, and easier to manage product.""The initial setup is easy.""The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick.""The solution is scalable.""I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten.""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.""Aruba is much better than other vendors like Cisco and NETGEAR in terms of quality, price, and value for money."

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"The installation process is very easy.""Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.""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.""The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful.""It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices.""The installation process is nice and easy."

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Cons
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""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 you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

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"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.""The solution's range could be better.""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 tool is priced high.""It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions.""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.""It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well.""The tool's pricing is not good."

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"There could be a high level of security.""The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved.""The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution.""The solution should create configuration documentation.""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.""We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive.""The solution could offer more integration with other products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle."
  • "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."
  • "You buy it for $165 an AP, which is what we paid."
  • "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."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "It's a cost-effective solution."
  • "I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
  • "It needs a license."
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  • "The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
  • "The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
  • "Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they… more »
    Top Answer:It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our… more »
    Top Answer:We don't have to pay subscription fees for the cloud solution, which is a major advantage. I would rate the pricing an… more »
    Top Answer:The solution should include higher speed and lesser cost.
    Top Answer:Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
    Top Answer:Juniper should provide us with timely assistance to team members. The solution should create configuration… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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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
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company27%
    Healthcare Company13%
    University7%
    Transportation Company7%
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    Educational Organization59%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Comms Service Provider4%
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    Comms Service Provider20%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise29%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise64%
    Large Enterprise21%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 12th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 21st in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4, while Juniper WLC Series is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper WLC Series writes "A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation". Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Aruba Instant, Aruba Wireless, Omada Access Points and NETGEAR Insight Access Points, whereas Juniper WLC Series is most compared with Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series report.

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