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Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Ranking in Wireless LAN
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
16
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Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
44
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Ruckus Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
98
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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the market share of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7% and it increased by 131.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Aruba Instant is 1.9% and it decreased by 20.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of Ruckus Wireless is 13.5% and it increased by 17.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

GH
Dec 29, 2022
Quick updates, easy port troubleshooting, and reliable
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) are for network connections The zero-touch provisioning and AI have helped out our organization because customers can install APs in less time than other solutions. The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability…
it_user1266678 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2020
Good features menus and easy access with a simple cloud configuration
I'm a reseller of the solution. I'd advise others considering the solution to look at the scale of the project. If it's a rather small-scale project and the client doesn't need advanced features like a controller, Aruba is very good. If I have small projects, I find I focus on Aruba. It's better. However, if the project is more complex or complicated or has location challenges, Ruckus is better. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. I'm not an engineer, and I didn't install the device personally, so I don't know too much about the technical side of the solution. If I did, maybe I would give it full marks.
AB
Feb 11, 2021
Good customization capabilities with easy scalability and a straightforward setup
We belong to the hotel industry. In the hotel itself, we have deployed WIFI fully throughout the establishment. So far, it is working perfectly The solution offers a lot of great features to its users. The multiple FSIVs is great.  The meshing is very effective. The solution has a very high…

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

Pros

"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"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."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The solution is stable."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."
"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 features I have found most valuable is that the solution creates a guest portal for guest networks, and setting up SSID authentication to the regular server."
"When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward, considering that the tool offers a ZTP feature."
"Aruba Instant is easy to manage."
"The access it grants to wifi is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The products offer a lot of flexibility. Almost everything can be configured. It works very well for providing remote services."
"The most valuable feature of this product is that it is easily deployed."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Ruckus Wireless is its exceptional performance and reliability. The signal is highly reliable. We have not received a single complaint in the past year, which is a marked improvement from our prior equipment."
"Unproblematic"
"I like the price and its capacity."
"Offers excellent WiFi connectivity and a valuable SmartRoam feature"
"Ruckus Wireless supports the most recent technologies. We can trace every individual and what kind of traffic they're using on our campus. It is very helpful."
"The solution has great network intelligence from applications, clients, access points, and controllers."
"​BeamFlex works great in changing environments by bouncing WiFi signals around obstacles​."
 

Cons

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports."
"They should enhance reporting and add more features."
"It uses a different portal and has limitations from the customer side as it's not refined for MSP."
"Although built-in troubleshooting tools are available, they are not at all intuitive to use. Aruba Instant lacks decent documentation to use for troubleshooting wireless issues (fortunately there aren’t many)."
"The security features must be improved."
"The product’s GUI must be improved."
"Doesn't support enough access points in one cluster."
"The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments."
"The solution is sensitive with reference to power fluctuations. This sensitivity should be improved. Additionally, the solution should have more security features integrated."
"​They need more products in the lower-end range for smaller clients​."
"Previously, we would need to purchase appliances every time but it caused our data centers to get filled. Ruckus now has cloud-based controllers. They resolved the issue we were having."
"The cloud controller needs work. My big issue is that all APs can't set static IPs. Also, adding customers to your dashboard is not that easy at all. I wish I could pop out some reporting from the dashboards as well."
"One area where Ruckus Wireless could improve is its technical support."
"The solution needs to have some sort of security offering, like a firewall, for example."
"In the last year, there's been a significant price jump, but I think Ruckus Wireless is still a good value for the money."
"It would be helpful to have a wizard when you are setting up a new access point or a wireless guest network."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The pricing is fair."
"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"The pricing is too high."
"The solution is expensive."
"Aruba Instant is a free subscription with a limited lifetime warranty."
"Two years ago, I paid INR 12,000 for access points, but now, I will have to pay double the amount, which comes up to INR 24,000, making it a costly product."
"In my region right now, Aruba Instant comes with a default two-year cloud access license."
"It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support. The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products."
"We pay about $300 per access point."
"Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount."
"The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
"The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Licensing is subscription-based."
"The pricing is the biggest issue with Ruckus wireless. It's so expensive, but Ruckus are just the best."
"​The cost can be prohibitive for many as it is a high-end product in the WiFi market.​"
"It is decently priced."
""The biggest adjustment improvement will come from a price adjustment because the price is quite high; it feels like premium pricing. I suggest shaving off 10 percent to 20 percent. That would help grow users and increase the number of clients.""
"Regarding pricing, Ruckus Wireless is a five out of ten. Though it's cheaper than Aruba Wireless, pricing for Ruckus Wireless, when you look at its functionality, could be more affordable."
"Not all of our clients can afford a fully corporate solution like Ruckus. But for many of our clients, pricing is the only factor that prevents them from choosing Ruckus, as we have found Ruckus to be a very suitable and reliable solution for integrating wireless access points to a company's network."
"The price could be better. Normally, if you find customers paying for cost-effective wireless solutions, Ruckus devices are a little expensive compared to other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Construction Company
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...
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...
Aruba Wireless or Ruckus Wireless?
At my organization, we researched Ruckus Wireless among other solutions but ultimately chose Aruba wireless. What di...
Which is better - Ruckus Wireless or Cisco Wireless?
Ruckus Wireless offers users the benefit of being both easy to set up and get running as well as being very user frie...
How does Ruckus Wireless compare to Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN?
Cisco’s Meraki Virtual MX is a virtual instance of the Meraki SD-WAN appliance. We liked the Meraki. The Wifi APs are...
 

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
American University of Sharjah, Baruch College, Centro Escolar Liceo Santo Tomšs, Chevalier College, Chico Unified School District, Colegio de Fomento El Prado, Columbia Public Schools, Delta School District, Dordt College, Douglas County School District, Drew University, Armonea, Central Utah Clinic, Grove Hill Medical Center, Inner South Community Health Service, Midwest Surgical, Satilla Regional Medical Center, Lyndoch Living, Polonus, Roaring Fork School District, Sonora State, Vivid, Sydney, Players Club, Sandals, Scandic Hotels, Sheraton LAX, Sunbird
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