Director General en INNOVAR IT SAS at INNOVAR IT SAS
Real User
Top 20
2024-08-16T13:08:42Z
Aug 16, 2024
I use Aruba Remote Access Points in offices but not in crowded spaces with a high density of devices. For those, I recommend Ruckus. I had one disappointing case four years ago, but it was solved with a firmware update and hasn't happened since. I haven't tried the tool's enterprise line in high-density scenarios, so I still recommend Ruckus for those based on my experience. Overall, I'd rate Aruba Remote Access Points nine out of ten. The reason it's not ten is because they only had one or two Wi-Fi 7 access points available when I was looking for a solution recently.
The Access Points are called dashboards. The application has standard features, so they accept certain things. They handle traffic and everything; they can directly restrict it, and we monitor those things. This product has to be commercially used as an income source. There are some public parks where people want to work outside of the office, like work from home. We can provide for those people who want to connect with nature. There are many government paths people have to take in a short time. We have these Access Points everywhere in the fiber. Bandwidth is high so that they can use it. You can add an application to the same product to get a telephone connection with an internet facility. When that person goes to that particular access point environment, they can work freely and use it. A QR code should be charged from the bank account to the area where they work. It should be a zero task to integrate the software for commercial purposes. Most European countries must have this. When you go to a model one, you visit one, then purchase it, and the history is there. The next time a customer goes in, they will access it automatically, or they can make an offer. Since you are a regular customer, you will get your phone extended to come to our shop, like buy one, get one free. All these things can be adapted. We should not just have the basic application, but they should also have additional features. Either it is paid or unit-free. There are some required software, and we can even collaborate with the actual brand. Institutions maintaining this box or a shopping mall will have this application as an additional feature, which is very big for them. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Wireless Engineer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
2024-03-11T17:51:00Z
Mar 11, 2024
In terms of recommending Aruba Remote Access Points, it depends on the specific scenario. Currently, with the evolving landscape of networking technologies, including the shift towards cloud-based solutions, traditional RAPs may not be as relevant. Many vendors are transitioning towards cloud-based support, which offers easier access and management for remote offices or sites. Since cloud connections are becoming more prevalent, it's like having a "virtual RAP" for accessing the internet. Therefore, my recommendation would lean towards cloud solutions for remote connectivity, as they align with the direction vendors are moving towards. This approach ensures compatibility with future advancements in networking technology. Overall, I would rate it five out of ten.
Aruba Remote Access Points is the right solution for people with a use case to have remote offices or remote workers. Centralized design and centralized control for corporate policies can be applied to the solution. Overall, I rate Aruba Remote Access Points a nine out of ten.
IT Solution Analyst II at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
2023-08-28T11:48:31Z
Aug 28, 2023
The product is good, but Aruba still follows a more traditional approach at a time when a transformation should happen. A lot of transformation has to happen to complete the product. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
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We are a SI, system integration, company. We are a customer as well as a reseller. Overall we are satisfied with Aruba products. I would rate the solution six out of ten.
With next-generation WiFi, everyone is talking about a hybrid scenario and the need to support cloud and controller-based access. Aruba is one of the products whose hardware supports both versions. But the hardware needs to be revamped when we compare the Meraki solution. Meraki's hardware architecture has the security built into the radio, whereas Aruba does not. So the features and configuration of Aruba are good, but there is a hardware revamp that needs to be developed. I would rate Aruba Remote Access Points at eight out of 10. The cloud part is not as exciting as it is with Meraki.
emote APs connect to a controllerusing Extended Authentication and Internet Protocol Security (XAuth/IPSec). AP control and 802.11 data traffic are carried through this tunnel. Secure Remote Access Point Service extends the corporate office to the remote site. Remote users can use the same features as corporate office users. For example, voice over IP (VoIP) applications can be extended to remote sites while the servers and the PBX remain secure in the corporate office.
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I use Aruba Remote Access Points in offices but not in crowded spaces with a high density of devices. For those, I recommend Ruckus. I had one disappointing case four years ago, but it was solved with a firmware update and hasn't happened since. I haven't tried the tool's enterprise line in high-density scenarios, so I still recommend Ruckus for those based on my experience. Overall, I'd rate Aruba Remote Access Points nine out of ten. The reason it's not ten is because they only had one or two Wi-Fi 7 access points available when I was looking for a solution recently.
The Access Points are called dashboards. The application has standard features, so they accept certain things. They handle traffic and everything; they can directly restrict it, and we monitor those things. This product has to be commercially used as an income source. There are some public parks where people want to work outside of the office, like work from home. We can provide for those people who want to connect with nature. There are many government paths people have to take in a short time. We have these Access Points everywhere in the fiber. Bandwidth is high so that they can use it. You can add an application to the same product to get a telephone connection with an internet facility. When that person goes to that particular access point environment, they can work freely and use it. A QR code should be charged from the bank account to the area where they work. It should be a zero task to integrate the software for commercial purposes. Most European countries must have this. When you go to a model one, you visit one, then purchase it, and the history is there. The next time a customer goes in, they will access it automatically, or they can make an offer. Since you are a regular customer, you will get your phone extended to come to our shop, like buy one, get one free. All these things can be adapted. We should not just have the basic application, but they should also have additional features. Either it is paid or unit-free. There are some required software, and we can even collaborate with the actual brand. Institutions maintaining this box or a shopping mall will have this application as an additional feature, which is very big for them. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
In terms of recommending Aruba Remote Access Points, it depends on the specific scenario. Currently, with the evolving landscape of networking technologies, including the shift towards cloud-based solutions, traditional RAPs may not be as relevant. Many vendors are transitioning towards cloud-based support, which offers easier access and management for remote offices or sites. Since cloud connections are becoming more prevalent, it's like having a "virtual RAP" for accessing the internet. Therefore, my recommendation would lean towards cloud solutions for remote connectivity, as they align with the direction vendors are moving towards. This approach ensures compatibility with future advancements in networking technology. Overall, I would rate it five out of ten.
Aruba Remote Access Points is the right solution for people with a use case to have remote offices or remote workers. Centralized design and centralized control for corporate policies can be applied to the solution. Overall, I rate Aruba Remote Access Points a nine out of ten.
I rate Aruba Remote Access Points an eight out of ten. It has a complex process for integration, router configuration, and troubleshooting.
The product is good, but Aruba still follows a more traditional approach at a time when a transformation should happen. A lot of transformation has to happen to complete the product. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
Overall, I would give them a nine. I can never give anybody a ten. Everyone can improve.
I rate this solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend this solution to others.
We are a SI, system integration, company. We are a customer as well as a reseller. Overall we are satisfied with Aruba products. I would rate the solution six out of ten.
I would rate this solution as a seven out of ten.
I rate Aruba Remote Access Points an eight out of ten.
With next-generation WiFi, everyone is talking about a hybrid scenario and the need to support cloud and controller-based access. Aruba is one of the products whose hardware supports both versions. But the hardware needs to be revamped when we compare the Meraki solution. Meraki's hardware architecture has the security built into the radio, whereas Aruba does not. So the features and configuration of Aruba are good, but there is a hardware revamp that needs to be developed. I would rate Aruba Remote Access Points at eight out of 10. The cloud part is not as exciting as it is with Meraki.