Good wireless solution for enterprise, but needs better documentation and support
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 09, 2022
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6 years of experience
Aruba S is an on-premise wireless network OS. Now with AOS 10 they are coming out with a cloud version, but for now, it's all on-premise. It manages wireless controllers and access points. It runs on Mobility Controllers, Mobility Conductors, and there is a version that runs directly on access points.
- Wireless Access
- Security/Role Management
- Firewalling
- Centralized Management
- Access control
- Encryption/authentication
- MPSK
- Good return on investment in terms of a working wireless network for thousands of users
- However, troubleshooting and support may be difficult
- Good integration with ClearPass
Aruba does quite a good job with GUI configuration, especially with AOS 8 - something that Cisco struggles with (maybe they came up with something new now). Aruba can also easily scale. While not on the same level, Ubiquiti has a good GUI but is lacking a good standard controller - users have to stand their own.