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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Ranking in Wireless LAN
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 is 2.0%, down from 2.3% 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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Featured Reviews

Gyan Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Prashant-Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 23, 2023
A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides
We use the product in a very small setup where the customers require 10 to 20 access points. A controller will not be suitable for such a customer. So, we provide them with a solution without a controller AirMatch is a key feature. We do not need any extra licenses for it. If we had a controller…
Umer  Farooq - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"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 simplicity is great."
"Aruba Instant is cloud-based, and thus, it improves wireless network performance on cloud platforms. The solution allows network monitoring through devices like mobiles and desktops, which is a feasible option. The tool also has Bluetooth settings so a user can deploy Aruba Instant through a serial number or the Bluetooth option."
"The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs."
"The product is easy to configure."
"I like that the solution is not complex."
"You can handle all of the access points at once virtually instead of manually handling each one. You're able to populate all of the information to all of the access points through the virtual controller as well. It transforms everything it a single access point, which simplifies things."
"I like the Instant On switches and the AP22"
"Aruba's mobility features, which facilitate seamless switching between wireless access points, are also quite impressive. Users don't even notice the transition, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience."
"The deployment guides that we get from Aruba are excellent."
"The solution's most valuable feature is mobility or seamless roaming."
"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."
"Installation is easy."
"The solution is easy to set up."
"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."
"It can scale."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."
 

Cons

"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"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."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The product’s GUI must be improved."
"Aruba Instant is a simple and scalable solution that works well, but the costs you incur from access points could be cheaper."
"The meshing could use improvement but aside from that nothing else really needs improvement."
"The reach of the solution could be improved. It could be a bit stronger."
"Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful."
"The management component is difficult to understand and not very user-friendly which increases deployment time."
"I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall."
"It would be better if Aruba Instant could provide more security for customers."
"Technical support could be better."
"They should include more security features in the solution."
"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."
"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."
"As such, there are no problems. It has been good. There were some issues with the network design, but that is not specifically related to the product. We had to make some improvements in the network design. The product as such is fine, and there are no big issues. We are using the latest version having most of the features available in the industry, so the specs are very high. If something new comes up new in the industry, it needs to be incorporated into the product."
"The technical support needs to be improved. They also need to produce some more technical guides."
"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."
"The manageability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"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."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."
"I rate the product’s pricing a two out of ten."
"The cost was affordable."
"I personally would rather pay that little bit more and get what I need because I know what I'm getting, as opposed to going for something cheaper that's not as manageable and doesn't give as much."
"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."
"I would rate pricing six out of ten."
"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason."
"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."
"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."
"Its price is reasonable."
"I would rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."
"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."
"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."
"The price is good for the solution and there is a license required."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

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...
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...
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 ...
What do you like most about Aruba Instant?
I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?
At the end of the day, that is obviously a big thing in the industry where, for some people, price is a concern. That...
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 ...
What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?
The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.
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...
 

Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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Sample Customers

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Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank
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