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HPE Juniper Access Points vs. NETGEAR Wireless Access Point

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HPE Juniper Access Points
Score 8.8 out of 10
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The Juniper AP Series Access Points work in conjunction with the Juniper Mist Cloud Architecture and Mist AI to collect and analyze metadata in near real-time from all wireless clients. This is to enable rapid problem detection and root cause identification with predictive recommendations and proactive correction realizing the self-driving network.N/A
NETGEAR Wireless Access Point
Score 3.1 out of 10
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NETGEAR offers their line of business-grade WiFi 6, WiFi 6E, and new WiFi 7 Access Points, from starter dual-band access points, to the Insight Manageable series for reliable WiFi 6 connectivity, even in high-density environments.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
HPE Juniper Access Points
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Chris Sexton
Network Admin
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
I initially selected HPE Juniper Access Points on the recommendation of a vendor I trust. I previewed the Mist console and liked what I saw. On subsequent purchases, it was a no brainer to stick with them because it has worked out so well. My only concern is how much things …
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Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
HPE Aruba Networks Wireless WAN and Ruckus ICX Switches
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
Less down time and easier interface
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Robbie Evans
Assistant IT Director
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
Mist has more features than meraki in regards to wireless management. Adding devices is still simple and licensing is much easier to undertsf
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
I've used a variety of other APs and WLAN systems. Juniper provides an outstanding product and their support is top notch. The Mist portal is intuitive for most admins that have an intermediate understanding of WLANs. The product is very reliable, and they provide value in …
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Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
We deploy HPE Juniper Access Points in the busy busy busy areas. The Ruckus devices are just in for the long haul because that's what we had to start with. As they die off we would go HPE Juniper Access Points.
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Jonathan Butler
Systems Administrator
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
Meraki and Juniper both utilize cloud-based controllers. This enables easier configuration without requiring local controller hardware. Both Meraki and Juniper utilize AI to help manage their devices and make adjustments to keep the system running at optimal performance. …
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Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
I say Meraki UI's is more friendly. Also, their layer 7 visibility is a lot better. You can get more details about the devices on Meraki's UI vs MIST UI. Meraki is more expensive though. Omada is entry for SMB. Its a nice system but buggy. I would not go back to Omada for our …
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Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
I prefer Juniper. Configuring the extreme environment was odd and clunky. Three years after we deployed Extreme I got informed the virtual controller we were using was end of life. The APs were still good, just the controller was end of life. I had to deploy a new virtual …
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Anonymous
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
Much easier to manage them and configure them. When we used Aruba central to manage the newer AP's, it seemed a little clunky and didn't always like the placement or what port it was connected to. Troubleshooting Juniper AP's is much easier with Mist over using Aruba Central. …
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Caleb Whorton
Technology Director
Chose HPE Juniper Access Points
Juniper and the Mist console are far superior to access points and admin consoles I have worked with in the past. You can utilize the Mist effectively even if you don't have a background in networking or a lot of experience early on without a real learning curve. So far, they …
NETGEAR Wireless Access Point

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User Ratings
HPE Juniper Access PointsNETGEAR Wireless Access Point
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
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Usability
8.4
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User Testimonials
HPE Juniper Access PointsNETGEAR Wireless Access Point
Likelihood to Recommend
In a high-density K-12 Deployment, Juniper outperforms most vendors. Hardware is superior in terms of durability, appearance, and functionality. The AI Cloud Controller is 2nd to none in monitoring performance and self-diagnostics. AP tools enable easy identification, testing, and troubleshooting of APs. Overall, when switching from a Cisco Meraki to Juniper, there is no comparison. We immediately saw a performance and reliability improvement.
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Jonathan Butler
Systems Administrator
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Pros
  • Juniper AP45 coverage is great. We have one deployed in a sub-optimal manner (too high, too much space for a single AP), and we still have great coverage.
  • The APs are easy to configure via the Mist Portal. You can create sitewide templates, as well as templates for subsets of APs.
  • The APs are reliable. We don't have much trouble out of them. I can count on 1 hand how many times I've had to reboot one in the past year.
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Anonymous
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Cons
  • I wish there was a mobile app that allows configuration and health status checks
  • The MIST UI could use some improvements - some things take more than 1 click to access
  • Marvis doesn't impress me. I ask it questions and sometimes it doesn't respond or understand
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Usability
It is very easy using mist to manage Juniper APs. We havent had any issues within IT with techs learning how to use the management portal. We replaced the aps at our convention center within a week and had very little difficulty with the project. We have also had several situations where we had to use Mist remotely to login and fix issues with wireless
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Robbie Evans
Assistant IT Director
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Alternatives Considered
I've used a variety of other APs and WLAN systems. Juniper provides an outstanding product and their support is top notch. The Mist portal is intuitive for most admins that have an intermediate understanding of WLANs. The product is very reliable, and they provide value in line with the cost of the product and service. Ultimately, it really depends on what you need. Want something low cost, but don't require 24/7 support? Unifi probably suits you. Have a small team, need something beginner friendly? Meraki is the way to go. Do you have unique deployment needs, and are already in the Juniper ecosystem? Juniper APs make sense for you.
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Return on Investment
  • Honestly, the best thing I can say is users had no idea we changed the network. We went from a network with little to no problems to a new network with no problems.
  • When we deployed the new Access Points, users just connected and went about their day.
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