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Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points

Overview

What is Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points?

Aruba Networks offers wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions via its variety of wireless access points.

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Aruba Wireless LAN Systems have proven to be a reliable and robust solution for various organizations. Users have successfully converted …
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Aruba for the Win

10 out of 10
August 03, 2018
Incentivized
Aruba is being used by our school district to enhance connectivity for all staff and students. We deployed seamlessly across 15 buildings. …
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Aruba to the rescue

10 out of 10
November 15, 2017
Incentivized
We use Aruba wireless throughout the organization. We had a very unreliable wireless deployment from SonicWall. I had personally had …
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Product Details

What is Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points?

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points Technical Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aruba Networks offers wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions via its variety of wireless access points.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.2.

The most common users of Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Aruba Wireless LAN Systems have proven to be a reliable and robust solution for various organizations. Users have successfully converted their Aruba IAPs into a cluster, enabling them to manage their access points even when the controller goes down. This feature provides uninterrupted connectivity and ensures that users can stay connected without any disruptions.

Companies and educational institutions have also benefited from the scalability and easy management of Aruba Networks. For instance, a university system has implemented Aruba Wireless as their primary network, serving faculty, staff, students, and guest networks across multiple locations. With over 25 access points set up across campus locations, Aruba Wireless provides a seamless user interface for setup and enhances connectivity for a large number of users.

The ease of management is another advantage of Aruba Networks. Administrators can manage each controller from a single location, allowing them to easily identify problematic access points or areas that require attention. This centralized management capability streamlines the troubleshooting process and ensures efficient network maintenance.

Aruba Networks has also been deployed in various environments such as office settings, school districts, warehouses, and customer service locations. Users have found it to be a reliable alternative to their previous wireless deployments, providing a stable internet connection even during high-demand events like meetings and seminars.

In addition to its reliability, Aruba Wireless offers advanced features that attract users. Some users have switched from Cisco wireless to Aruba wireless due to better visibility and SD-Wireless capabilities. The deployment of multiple controllers, Mobility Master, Airwave, and Clearpass further enhances the overall network performance.

Overall, Aruba Wireless LAN Systems serve as an effective solution for organizations seeking robust wireless connectivity across multiple locations. Its scalability, easy management, and reliable performance make it suitable for various use cases ranging from small offices to large campuses or enterprise-level deployments.

Easy Installation: Multiple users have expressed their satisfaction with the easy and straightforward installation process of the Aruba Access Point. They found it to be hassle-free and user-friendly, making it convenient for both technical and non-technical users.

Convenient Cluster Upgrades: Many reviewers appreciate the convenience of being able to upgrade their entire cluster from a single dashboard provided by the Aruba Access Point. This feature saves them time and effort, allowing for efficient management of their wireless network.

User-Friendly Interface: The well-designed interface of the Aruba Access Point has been praised by numerous users for its ease of use. Its intuitive layout and smooth navigation contribute to a positive user experience, even for those who are not familiar with networking technologies.

Inadequate default settings: Some users have found that the default settings for the hotel lobby, offices, and outdoor areas could be improved. They feel that these settings do not meet their specific needs and require manual adjustments upon installation.

Lack of comprehensive documentation: Users have mentioned that better documentation is needed for the product. They have experienced difficulties with authentication methods and struggled to find clear instructions on how to configure and troubleshoot them effectively.

Challenges with pricing and licensing: Several users expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing and licensing of the product. They have concerns about it becoming similar to the issues they faced with Meraki licensing, which could potentially impact their budgeting and overall cost-effectiveness.

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Reviews

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June 02, 2021

Aruba WiFi - good for any office size

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Pat Balcerek
Security Specialist
Hubsport (Consumer Services, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We use it in all our offices from small to larger ones (20 - 1000 people in office) and they work great.
We also use it for our events which are happening from time to time based on covid it has moved online for the moment but once we had 30k visitors in 2 days and had good amount of Aruba wifi which worked perfect in this event.
May 19, 2021

Aruba is superior

Michael Haberkern | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Haberkern
Network Engineer Supervisor
City of Santa Maria (Government Administration, 501-1000 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Aruba and Clearpass is some of the best in the business. I have used Ubiquiti, Cisco, and Sonicpoint. For an enterprise, this is the pinnacle. The Aruba WAP suite has a model and range that is suited for almost every environment I can think of. The past 3 years using the product has been a positive expereince with only 2 outages (submitted tickets and they asked up to upgrade our firmware, go figure... that seems to always be the resonse.
April 29, 2021

Aruba WLAN & SOHO VPN Solution

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Leisure, Travel & Tourism Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Aruba is very well-suited for Multi-office WLAN provisioning including geo-dispersed WLAN coexistence. It is also well suited to Small or Home Office environments. Aruba has struggled, and continues to struggle with, persistent nagging issues with its implementation of AAA and VoIP QoS, necessitating manual CLI intervention (or custom REST API scripting) to issue 'AAA user del' commands for bugged IP endpoints.
VoIP, while generally acceptable, sometimes suffers poor performance even when the last mile network is ruled-out. Base products offer little insight and advanced tools (like the formerly named Airwave) are expensive.
September 12, 2020

Aruba Networks Wireless LAN

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 201-500 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Aruba Wireless LAN is well suited for organizations that require a significant number of wireless access points and have simple intuitive management over all those devices. This would be less necessary for a business that may only require a single access point or a few access points that can be achieved through a simpler solution such as EERO.
April 23, 2020

Intelligent management and control of the WLAN network.

Bruno Carvalho | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bruno Carvalho
Computer Security Specialist
Grupo Boticário (Chemicals, 5001-10,000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The Aruba Networks Wireless LAN solution is excellent and I recommend it for our scenario where we have central controller and managed and controlled access points, as well as for scenarios where everything is in one place or does not depend on the controller. The Aruba wireless network supports many simultaneous users and automatically configures spectrum, signal strength, frequency and radio functionality. It is also possible to view the traffic that passes on the network and to know which applications and users consume the most bandwidth.
February 12, 2020

It's easy to use Aruba Networks WLAN

Matthew Haineault | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matthew Haineault
Controller
Bleistahl North America (Automotive, 51-200 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We utilize three different networks. One for guests, one for employees, and one for employee computers. These networks just seem to work. They do not fail. It works very well for a manufacturing facility where multiple access points are needed to maintain good connections throughout the facility. It does not require overkill to get a good signal. They are strong access points.
December 07, 2019

The best of the Wifi networks out there

Verified User
Administrator in Engineering
Computer & Network Security Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Wherever wireless access is needed, Aruba is the solution. Whether it's a large deployment or small, Aruba has a solution. We have a small office in another country and instead of buying a controller we used the Instant AP's and they have worked out great. In our large warehouses, we have a controller with 100's of AP's and we have not had any issues besides a few AP's dying. unless you have a really low budget, Aruba will work.
August 03, 2018

Aruba for the Win

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Aruba is great if you are looking for the Cisco quality wireless without the Cisco price. I have found Aruba Wireless to be as good as any Cisco equipment we have used in the past. The management with Airwave is outstanding.
July 06, 2018

Aruba Wireless in Education

Eric Taylor | TrustRadius Reviewer
Eric Taylor
VoIP Network Administrator
Penn State University (Higher Education, 10,001+ employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
We have some very high density deployment locations where large numbers of students come together for extended periods of time. We often have a thousand and more users within a conference area and have avoided connectivity issues and or complaints for the users in those situations. We feel that the Aruba wireless products are up to the task of high density enterprise deployments.
April 03, 2018

Things to watch for Aruba Wireless!

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Environmental Services Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
It is possible that we have a bad luck with the deployment. However, It is capable to perform enterprise-level security to fit some of the organization's standards. With Airwave and other tools, it's easy to manage and administrate your wireless environment. Make aware of the IPsec tunnel from each user to the controller if you are using Clearpass for NAC. If you have a remote office with local resources, you will need controller or IAP to route traffic locally. If you have many remote offices, you will need to deploy controllers or IAP in each office, which lead to additional cost and management.
November 15, 2017

Aruba to the rescue

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Marketing and Advertising Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I've seen Aruba APs anywhere from small to medium-sized businesses. They are the best APs I've used and hope that they will continue to be now that they are a part of HP.
August 30, 2016

Aruba Networks Wireless APs are superior to others.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 201-500 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I feel that Aruba wireless solutions are suited for most any environment. It is possible to scale from one AP to hundreds. It is capable of both personal and enterprise level security to fit any organization's standards. Coupled with the software tools, you have incredible control over your entire environment.
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