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Aruba WLAN & SOHO VPN Solution
Updated April 29, 2021

Aruba WLAN & SOHO VPN Solution

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN)

It is used as a Branch Office WLAN controller with APs and as a Home Office (SOHO) Endpoint Manager (with RAP/IAP devices). It is managed by 2 Teams, and used by the whole organization for Home Office VPN connectivity. It addresses the problem of static VPN provisioning; WLAN provisioning through the VPN & VoIP Phone Connectivity with QOS.
  • Overall AP Provisionment.
  • Cloud-based management/provisioning of APs.
  • SOHO Connectivity Troubleshooting.
  • Simplify or enhance management of APs as corporate assets.
  • Simplify device hard resets for laymen (end users).
  • Better REST API instructions/documentation.
  • WLAN over VPN.
  • SOHO Endpoints.
  • Office WLAN Provisioning.
  • Saved millions in opex over 10 years utilizing VoIP.
  • Effortless mobility from Home Office to Branch Office to Wi-Fi, including AP handoffs in offices.
  • Added redundant layer for VPN ingress alongside other methods (software VPNs).
  • Given a degree of DR with Datacenter vs. Office VPN termination.
Cisco Aironet did not even compare to Aruba, Aruba was so far advanced from Cisco back when we used them. Aruba solved several business problems all in one ecosystem, all Cisco did was acted as somewhat intelligent Access Points. Aruba enabled us to leverage VoIP, use APs as VPN endpoints/devices, manage individual devices as assets, etc.

Do you think Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points's feature set?

Yes

Did Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points again?

Yes

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.