Aruba Remote Access Points Reviews

With Aruba Remote Access Points, I can create my own private office. I don't have to go to the office to have my extension and all the resources that I have in the office. I can use the solution from my home or any remote office to access printers, servers, etc. I can use Aruba Remote Access Points by plugging the internet cable into it.

Remote Access Points (RAP) is not one particular model. All Aruba access points can be an RAP because the access points or the unified access points can be converted to an RAP. It can be a controller-based solution or without a controller. So, any access point can act as a RAP. Aruba Remote Access Points is an out-of-the-box solution.

The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved.

My company uses Aruba Remote Access Points for those office users who work from home, which can be categorized into VIP users who regularly work from home. In general, my company provides Aruba Remote Access Points for those who work from home. One can have Aruba Remote Access Points connected to their home internet and get connected to our corporate network.

The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection. The solution also provides a feature known as VoIP, where one can also get connected via phone. With the solution, one can get the corporate network in their home for wired ports, printers, and all the static devices, making it a kind of mini switch. The VIP and executive users of the solution in my company expect the aforementioned features to be included since they expect the features they would have received had they been working from the office.

We have an access point in pretty much every room, servicing about twelve thousand people. We are utilizing just switches and access points, as well as ClearPass and Mobility Master.

Aruba Remote Access Points have not required a lot of adjustment. Once we got things set up properly, we just need to do updates, and it just runs. Their ability to perform without frequent adjustments or interruptions has been valuable.

We've deployed them in a couple of warehouses and outdoor events. They work well in large spaces, especially for manufacturing. That's when you start seeing the effectiveness of Aruba compared to products like Ubiquiti, even for home use. 

Lately, I've been installing the lower-end Aruba Access Points, such as the Instant On series, which is pretty much plug-and-play out of the box. It's much easier compared to Ubiquiti or other similar products, even Amazon's own offerings.

Hands down, Aruba is far better than consumer-oriented because Aruba brings enterprise-level quality to the consumer market. It's easier, better, and cheaper compared to options like Meraki or Cisco products.

The most valuable features are the easy configuration, ease of installation, and excellent support. If you encounter any problems, the support team is incredibly helpful. You don't have to wait for hours or go through unnecessary troubleshooting steps. They are great, especially for first-time installations. Additionally, the ability to integrate with other platforms is a significant advantage.

Our experience with Aruba Remote Access Points for branch office connectivity has been satisfactory, considering they're older models. While they generally work and fulfill their purpose without significant complaints from users, we've encountered challenges in keeping up with firmware updates. As they're not the latest models, we've made a strategic decision to transition away from relying on them heavily. Instead, we're prioritizing planning for long-term coverage solutions, finding them more effective in meeting our needs compared to sporadic deployment of remote access points.

Its scalability capabilities should be improved.