Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

HPE Aruba Networking and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. HPE Aruba Networking is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.8. HPE Aruba Networking holds a 0.8% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of HPE Aruba Networking users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Ubiquiti WLAN and Aruba Instant On Access Points compete in the wireless networking category. Aruba Instant On Access Points seem to have the upper hand due to their seamless cloud-based management and more responsive customer support.

Features: Ubiquiti WLAN is known for its robust stability, ease of installation, and comprehensive management capabilities, including a free controller system and effective VPN setup. It provides an intuitive interface without ongoing licensing fees. Aruba Instant On Access Points are praised for simple deployment and ease of management through a cloud-based interface, offering extensive coverage and reliability suitable for small and medium-sized environments.

Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti WLAN could benefit from enhanced signal strength, simpler management interfaces, and advanced enterprise features like automated channel conflict resolution. Improvements in cloud integration and management are also desirable. Aruba Instant On Access Points need better user density capabilities, improved radio frequency coverage, and integration tools to enhance monitoring and reporting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Ubiquiti WLAN offers a straightforward on-premises deployment but lacks universal cloud management, making it more complex compared to Aruba Instant On Access Points, which provide both cloud and on-premises deployment options. Ubiquiti's community forums serve as a primary support source, though official responses can be slow. Aruba is noted for reliable and responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti WLAN appeals to cost-conscious buyers with a budget-friendly one-time purchase cost, delivering good ROI for small deployments. Aruba Instant On Access Points are competitively priced, offering cost-effective solutions without recurring fees, covering essential features and catering well to small and medium-sized deployments.

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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 Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.2%, down from 8.2% 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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Geoff Rubin

CEO at Forward Thinking Network Consultancy Ltd

Jul 12, 2024

Useful for network management and far more competitive than the other leading American brands

As an importer and distributor, we don't spend any time installing Ubiquiti WLAN products ourselves. We only resell the products to installers and don't do any installations directly. From my knowledge, though, the installation process is extremely straightforward. We get very few technical questions from our customers who do the installations. Based on our experience as distributors, I can say that virtually every installation we deal with now is centered around the UniFi Gateway. Although we don't handle installations directly, more companies rely on Ubiquiti gateways instead of standard options like FortiGate switches as routers. With the new UDM Pro Max product, Ubiquiti WLAN has covered the whole spectrum from home installations to the largest possible enterprise installations.

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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 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 solution is very secure."

"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

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

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

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

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

"The solution is stable."

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

"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 initial setup is easy."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On Access Points is they are easy to manage."

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

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

"The mobile app is good. We have many things that are connected through mobile. Most users use mobile to connect to the Wi-Fi."

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"The product is simple to use in terms of GUI and dashboard."

"Firstly, I initially purchased the device to build a VPN, and one very valuable feature for me was the ability to create a layer two VPN, which was available on the legacy ER router. It allowed me to expand a subnet to a remote site, which was essential for my setup. Additionally, I appreciated that the CLI of the router was similar to other Juniper products that I was familiar with."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has good performance."

"All of the interfacing is very good."

"There was a time when we were using Cisco switches and attempting to integrate Ubiquiti UniFi switches into our network infrastructure. Eventually, after some effort, we managed to understand the process. Initially, it was challenging to configure the unified console to manage virtual networks alongside internal networks effectively. We had to comprehend how both systems would integrate carefully. It became apparent that maximizing the usage of Cisco switches required a thorough understanding of how UniFi operates at the backend."

"Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

"The main advantage of Ubiquiti WLAN is the network management. The whole concept has one complete range of products from end to end, with very basic and effective management systems. That's a key benefit in my mind. But the main thing is that it's so competitive—far more competitive than the other leading American brands."

"The management features are valuable."

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Cons

"The price could be better."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

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

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

"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."

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

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

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

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

"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 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."

"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."

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"The room for improvement is in the controller levels."

"The product's area of concern revolves around its lack of support."

"They could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device."

"Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz."

"Cloud management is one feature that should be included in the next release. This tool is best suited for small environments, not large and complex ones."

"The solution should include and expand on a central management system."

"The coverage could be increased."

"When they release new products, you should know if there backward compatibility, or do you have to replace the entire forklift, It is useful to understand their strategy and where they are headed."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"The pricing is too high."

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

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

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

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

"The solution is expensive."

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

"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."

"It needs a license."

"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."

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

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

"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 tool's licensing costs are life-time charges."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The software to control it is free. The license is when we buy the Cloud Key."

"There is no licensing cost for this solution."

"Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The tool's price is very friendly."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."

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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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Is Ubiquiti Wireless better than Ruckus Wireless WAN?

Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise fe...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and ...

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What do you like most about Ubiquiti WLAN?

Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.

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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.

UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

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NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC

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