Aruba Instant On Access Points Reviews

It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises or departments.

My clients appreciate how Aruba seamlessly integrates their switches with their phones. With a variety of switches in their setup, they find that Aruba's online monitoring tools and configuration options for applications effectively manage most of their requirements, all while keeping the process straightforward and user-friendly.

We are looking for an update such as a firewall that consolidates and streamlines the management of multiple elements into a single, simplified interface. It would provide a unified view of our network, covering switches, phones, and financial transactions.  The convenience of controlling everything from your mobile device is a notable advantage, but it's important to note that some advanced features are not available through the mobile application. For more complex network setups, such as data centers, or for greater capabilities and options, you might need to consider other solutions like Cisco or Aruba switches. The limited functionality of the mobile app restricts its use primarily to small and medium-sized setups, making it less suitable for enterprise-level solutions.

I have been working with it for three years.

We did not have any issues with it. I would rate its stability capabilities ten out of ten.

It is quite efficient, allowing you to handle around seven or eight devices.

We did not have the need to contact customer support.

Previously, we used UniFi, but we switched to Aruba because UniFi required a controller on mobile devices for managing the network. Once the controller was set up, troubleshooting or making changes became challenging. This issue prompted us to make the switch to Aruba, as it provides a more straightforward solution in our area. Aruba devices automatically connect and function without the need for complex controls.

The initial setup is easy and it only involves creating an account.

Deployment is swift, typically taking only six to fifteen minutes for a solution designed for office use. This efficiency is due to the fact that everything operates through the mobile application.

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

The tool's pricing is not good. 

Aruba Instant On Access Points are stable. 

The product is scalable. It has 20 users. 

The tool's deployment is easy. You need to log in to the portal and scan the QR code to add the device. You can complete the deployment in four hours. You need one person to handle it. 

I rate Aruba Instant On Access Points a seven out of ten. I recommend it for the SMB market. 

Regarding the product's use cases, the solution is good, or else people would have reached out to us complaining about its performance or faulty equipment.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is one of the better types of equipment in terms of entry-level access points though there are not many advanced features that are being used in it. Aruba Instant On Access Points is used in retail, cafeterias, or campus networks to provide access points to provide Wi-Fi.

From an improvement perspective, I hope to see lesser limitations in Aruba Instant On Access Points.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Access Points for less than two years. I use Aruba Instant On AP25 Access Points.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten. We haven't had many complaints coming in from the customers regarding the performance or the equipment, so I think they are a little above average.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a four out of ten.

The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited.

In my company, around 200 users are there for Aruba Instant On Access Points.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is suitable for small businesses.

I haven't specifically used the solution's technical support and have always opted for general HPE support. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

I use Cisco.

I rate the initial setup a three on a scale of one to ten, where one is easy, and ten is difficult.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

The tool can be deployed in a day.

Two people from my company are needed for deployment.

I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. Solutions from some brands are cheaper than Aruba Instant On Access Points, while others, like Cisco, are expensive.

The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven and a half out of ten.

The solution is excellent and reliable.

The solution's range could be better. Presently, it reaches up to a 40-50 ft. radius. It would be helpful for enterprise customers if it covers a 70-80 ft. radius.

The solution's technical support is excellent.

Positive

The solution's initial setup process is easy with Aruba switches. In comparison, it is time-consuming if you use third-party switches.

If you want a reliable and easy-to-implement solution, go for Aruba. I rate it an eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for low or indoor coverage. We use it in our factory.

It has made maintenance very easy, and we don't have to do too much maintenance on it. We don't have large maintenance windows. 

It's very easy to maintain. Maintenance tasks go very smoothly. The monitoring if very good.

The configuration is very simple. 

Overall, it works very well. 

It is easy to set it up initially.

There is nothing on my mind that stands out as something that needs improvement. 

It can be a little bit expensive. 

While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations.

I've used the solution for about two years. 

It is stable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn;t crash or freeze. 

The solution is scalable. It has some limitations, however, for the most part, you can expand it well. 

I'd rate the scalability seven out of ten.

We have about 200 people using the solution at one location and another 15 at another. 

I've never escalated questions to technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be. 

The initial setup is very easy and straightforward.  

It took me two hours to handle the entire setup. 

The maintenance is minimal and very easy.

I was able to set up the solution myself. I did not need outside assistance. 

The pricing can be a bit high and we'd like it to be lower. 

I work with the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. It's a good device. However, we'd like more scalability.

I'd recommend the solution to others.

We use the solution in a little medicine department with about 15 to 20 people. They arrive on their computer and work very well. We have never had a problem with the solution. It is deployed on the private cloud.

The solution can be more integrated with other brands.

We have been using the solution for approximately five years and are currently using Access Point 200-Series and 300-Series Instant A.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable, and approximately 15 to 20 people use it.

We have had a good experience with customer service and support. I rate them a ten out of ten.

Positive

We previously used Cisco and D-link, but we switched because this solution was a good alternative.

The initial setup is easy. However, it may be because the people who sold it to us made the initial configuration. Deployment took two days.

We implemented it through a vendor team.

I rate licensing costs an eight out of ten.

I rate the solution nine out of ten. The solution is good but can be improved by allowing integration with other brands.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is used to access a network.

The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On Access Points is they are easy to manage.

I have used Aruba Instant On Access Points within the last 12 months.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is stable. It's using the same radio elements of Omni antennas that most of the enterprise-grade solutions are using, but the intelligence is a little less.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions.

If your initiative is WiFi first or if you have a WiFi first initiative, wouldn't use this solution. I'd choose the tumultuous enterprise-grade solutions.

The implementation of the Aruba Instant On Access Points is simple and flexible for smaller environments.

The price of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable. They are competitively priced. I've even used it in my home at one time because of the low price.

My advice to others looking to purchase Aruba Instant On Access Points is it does not matter what access point you purchase. Most of them are within the specifications and the standards of the IEEE nowadays. Look at your infrastructure first. Make sure layer one of your infrastructure, is in good shape because if not, you can buy a $10,000.00 access point and it's not going to do anything for you. If you don't have sufficient infrastructure with the correct bandwidth and your backend support from your routers and switches. If they're not robust, then spending good money on a robust wireless solution is worthless.

I rate Aruba Instant On Access Points a seven out of ten.

The tool is priced high. 

I have been working with the solution for one to two years. 

I would rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten.

The solution is scalable. I would rate the tool's scalability an eight out of ten. 

The product's deployment is simple and took around two weeks to complete. 

I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten. 

I would rate the product an eight out of ten.