Aruba Instant vs Mist AI and Cloud comparison

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We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant and Mist AI and Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Aruba Instant vs. Mist AI and Cloud

June 2024

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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the market share of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7% and it increased by 131.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Aruba Instant is 1.9% and it decreased by 20.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of Mist AI and Cloud is 3.4% and it decreased by 21.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Gerrard H

IT Support Engineer at Gotech

Dec 29, 2022

Quick updates, easy port troubleshooting, and reliable

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) are for network connections The zero-touch provisioning and AI have helped out our organization because customers can install APs in less time than other solutions. The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability…

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Luca Brunetta

Administrator at Eurotel S.r.l.

Aug 19, 2022

Reliable, easy to expand, and helps improve functionality

There is one particular thing that I see that needs improvement. It is a software characteristic, and it is during the reboot. During the startup of the AP, the AP tells you that you are using the wrong password. However, I have realized that this is not true. The AP sees that it's not ready to get the login, and it replies you wrote a wrong password, yet that is not true. The real issue is that the AP is not ready. You get the right login, if you wait five minutes with the same password, it will work. The login is successful. This "wrong password" message should be "Wait, the AP is rebooting."

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Kasun De Silva

System Engineer at South Asian Technologies

May 23, 2023

A reasonably priced stable solution requiring a straightforward implementation

Mist AI and Cloud is used for its connectivity, location-based tracking, filtering of connection, and user-tracking on the Wi-Fi end The performance side of the product is solid, so I am really happy about that. Multi PSK (Pre-shared Key) is a very good feature in the solution. I haven't…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"The solution is stable."

"The solution is very secure."

"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

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"The most valuable feature is that it provides a redundant wireless connection for a client."

"The tool's most valuable feature is Captive Portal, which we employ for our guest network. It enables us to create a separate virtual subnet for guests, ensuring their network traffic remains isolated from our office network. Another valuable feature is its role-based access control. This functionality allows us to assign different access privileges to users based on their roles within the organization."

"Works automatically in terms of setup with the product finding its master wifi access point."

"The solution provides a very good end-user experience."

"I can implement it at small sites, and I can also implement it at mid-sized locations. It is very flexible. It is really nice and useful for customers who have many small sites."

"The deployment is easy."

"Aruba Instant is cloud-based, and thus, it improves wireless network performance on cloud platforms. The solution allows network monitoring through devices like mobiles and desktops, which is a feasible option. The tool also has Bluetooth settings so a user can deploy Aruba Instant through a serial number or the Bluetooth option."

"You don't have to deal with licenses."

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"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."

"The AI deployment process involves adding access points and placing them in the designated area. The AI system automatically adjusts channel selection and transmission power without any issues with stability or throughput. It has improved network performance."

"The cost is the most valuable aspect of this solution."

"Mist AI and Cloud is the best solution I have seen in the industry, especially from the artificial intelligence perspective, as it helps businesses."

"Multi PSK (Pre-shared Key) is a very good feature in the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Ability to control the access points by groups."

"AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly."

"Has an extremely good feature set."

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Cons

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."

"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."

"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

"The price could be better."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

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"The meshing could use improvement but aside from that nothing else really needs improvement."

"Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases."

"The product's high cost is an area where improvements are required."

"The support offered by Aruba is slow."

"There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports."

"The captive portal through Facebook doesn't work."

"It is a software characteristic, and it is during the reboot. During the startup of the AP, the AP tells you that you are using the wrong password. However, I have realized that this is not true."

"The reach of the solution could be improved. It could be a bit stronger."

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"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."

"There are some technical issues that may require attention"

"Currently, the solution lacks the ability to configure with other solutions from other vendors."

"There seems to be different versions of standards used in the wireless access points. In the future, it would be helpful if the solution could come up with some kind of universal standard for all devices and all access points."

"If there's one thing I'd like to change, it's the pricing. They are quite expensive, but honestly, it's justified by the value they provide. However, for a simple Wi-Fi connectivity with basic security needs, there are alternatives in the market that offer comparable features at a more budget-friendly price."

"The solution doesn't provide mail notifications currently."

"The solution lacks documentation."

"Juniper should integrate all their dashboards instead of having separate dashboards...Since it lacks the integration of dashboards, Juniper needs to improve it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"The pricing is too high."

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"The pricing is fair."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"Aruba Instant is a free subscription with a limited lifetime warranty."

"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."

"The customers do not have to pay for licensing."

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."

"The product is competitively priced"

"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."

"The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."

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"The solution's price is too high for the end-users. My customers pay 1,000 USD towards the licensing cost of the solution every year."

"The price of Mist AI and Cloud is approximately 20 percent less than competitors, such as Aruba and Cisco. However, Cisco has a lifetime warranty for its solutions."

"The solution is expensive in Brazil."

"The price of this product is approximately the same as competing products in the market."

"The custom licensing is a little bit expensive and I would rate it 7.5 out of 10."

"The price is not cheap, but it's a reliable solution and very easy for management."

"Depending on the features, I think it's quite reasonably priced, especially considering the facilities of the product."

"The price is about the same compared to other vendors. There is an add-on license, but it's up to you if you want to buy it or not."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

15%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Government

Educational Organization

24%

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...

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Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and ...

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What do you like most about Aruba Instant?

I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?

The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive.

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What do you like most about Mist AI and Cloud?

AI-driven automation helps implement the solution quickly.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mist AI and Cloud?

The price is very high in Brazil because of the high tax. The solution is expensive in Brazil.

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What needs improvement with Mist AI and Cloud?

Most of our customers are global companies. There is no local support for Mist in Brazil. There is no equipment for t...

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June 2024

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May 2024

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

Mist AI uses a combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences and simplify operations across the wireless access, wired access, and SD-WAN domains.

Data is ingested from numerous sources, including Juniper Mist Access Points, Switches, Session Smart Routers, and Firewalls for end-to-end insight into user experiences. These devices work in concert with Mist AI to optimize user experiences from client-to-cloud, including automated event correlation, root cause identification, Self-Driving Network™ operations, network assurance, proactive anomaly detection, and more.

Juniper also leverages Mist AI for next-generation customer support. It is the foundational element behind Marvis, the industry’s first AI-driven Virtual Network Assistant, which provides extensive insight and guidance to IT staff via a natural language conversational interface.

With Mist AI, operators save time and money with faster problem resolution and fewer onsite visits. Users benefit from a network infrastructure that is more predictable, reliable, and measurable.

Sample Customers

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Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

Dartmouth, Hitachi, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, NTT, Okta

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