Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Ubiquiti WLAN comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Ubiquiti Networks are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.6, while Ubiquiti Networks is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.8. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 0.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Ubiquiti Networks’s 5.1% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Ubiquiti Networks users who would recommend it.

Aruba Instant On Access Points

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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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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant On Access Points

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ubiquiti WLAN

Ranking in Wireless LAN

7th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 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 Ubiquiti WLAN is 5.1%, down from 6.7% 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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Gabriele-Pizzigati

Senior Software and Systems Engineer at SAMU.IT

Managing installations through one interface enhances efficiency but AI features improvement

Ubiquiti Wireless LAN is reliable and offers a good quality product. It provides one interface to manage all installations, allowing me to monitor all customers through the same web interface. The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.

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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 virtual controller feature is very beneficial because it removes the need for a physical controller."

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

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

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

"Aruba Instant On Access Points are almost enterprise-level equipment but designed for end users who might not have an IT specialist on staff. They can be used in scenarios similar to those in enterprises. The security features, like easily deploying with RADIUS and dot1x, are efficient and satisfactory, providing enterprise-class security. The solution is future-proof and adapts well to changing connectivity needs. It is easy to extend the network, although there are some limitations. For large buildings, you can separate the network into floors or areas, each containing up to fifty access points, and give them one SSID and password. There might be a small gap when switching between sites, but overall, it can be extended effectively."

"Aruba is much better than other vendors like Cisco and NETGEAR in terms of quality, price, and value for money."

"The product is incredibly stable and meets our needs excellently."

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"Its most valuable feature is pricing."

"The most valuable feature of Ubiquiti WLAN is its stability."

"Ubiquiti WLAN's best feature is the free controller system software."

"Ubiquiti WLAN is a reliable, stable, and robust solution."

"The solution is scalable."

"Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable."

"The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management."

"The solution is not complex to deploy."

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Cons

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

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

"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."

"Stability largely depends on how access points are installed and managed. While Aruba cannot entirely ensure connection reliability, the deployment approach can minimize wireless link downtime."

"The solution's range could be better."

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

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

"The Unifi Controller is slower compared to other options like Aruba."

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"There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face."

"There is room for improvement in providing the flexibility to change the default management VLAN from VLAN one to another for enhanced security."

"The strength of the signal from the access points could be improved."

"The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations."

"Big networks with more than 80 access points are a problem. The network controller stops sometimes, and I think it's because of the high number of access points."

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

"The logs are not detailed enough. You can't clearly see what is being blocked in Ubiquiti WLAN, making the troubleshooting process a little bit harder."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

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

"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."

"It's a cost-effective solution."

"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."

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"The tool's price is good and falls somewhere in the middle."

"The tool is affordable."

"There is a license required for this solution."

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

"The solution is cheap. I rate its pricing as three out of ten."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap, I rate Ubiquiti WLAN's pricing a five to six out of ten."

"When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."

"It’s an expensive product but has all the essential qualities and functionality."

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Educational Organization

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Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

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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?

The cost of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable; however, I do not have information on the exact pricing, such as cost per user or annual license fees.

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What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?

We can improve Aruba Instant On Access Points by tuning some of the parameters of the radio. The default configuration can be overridden to enhance performance beyond the default settings.

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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 features for a one-time fee and no ongoing licensing fees. Ubiquiti Wireless is ve...

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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 outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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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

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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

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