Aruba Instant Reviews

I like the Instant On switches and the AP22

For on-premises, I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. For on-prem, if I want to integrate two more controls, and I want to extend my network , and add a couple of access points that need to be integrated with my network, I have to do the configurations and all. So that will be each and every time, as and when the users expand, the Wi-Fi solution expands; I need to do the configuration settings on all other controllers.

There is room for improvement in scalability for the on-premises deployment model. 

I have been working with the solution for the past eight years. Currently, I work with the latest version of the solution.

The solution is highly stable. I rate it a perfect ten. 

The scalability of the solution is a perfect ten on the cloud. I have positioned it for enterprise, and I have also positioned it for medium and small businesses.

For on-premises, I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. For on-prem, if I want to integrate two more controls, and I want to extend my network , and add a couple of access points that need to be integrated with my network, I have to do the configurations and all. So that will be each and every time, as and when the users expand, the Wi-Fi solution expands; I need to do the configuration settings on all other controllers. 

But if it is in the cloud, if it's on the cloud, I just need to add the control. I just need to add the MAC ID; that will be easy for us to extend it.

I would rate your experience with the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The deployment model also depends on the customer inputs. We usually prefer to go with Amazon Cloud if they already have an existing Azure. 

The deployment duration depends on the customer to the customer; it varies. It depends on the architecture, number of flows, number of access points, and users, too. Because it is based on the number of users, if the architecture is huge, it may take up to one month. Sometimes, it may finish in just two days. It depends on the users.

The ROI is visible. This product is a day-to-day requirement for the customers. Most of the customers will come up with their laptops or BYOD devices. All those things. So it's a mandatory thing for them to set up the network and to run their show.  

I would rate the pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

If a Small and Medium Business (SMB) customer wants a plug-and-play deployment, we recommend considering Aruba Instant.

I like that the solution is not complex.

Aruba Instant has limitations. It uses a different portal and has limitations from the customer side as it's not refined for MSP. The limitation is that the device registers at one customer site because it's only limited to the fee. If it's more than the fee, we have to put another location for the customer, so it's quite a struggle during the monitoring phase.

I've used Aruba Instant for three to four years. We use AP32 and AP25.

Aruba Instant's stability has been quite good. I rate it eight out of ten.

We have more than 100 customers.

It took five to ten minutes to deploy the solution.

The solution was implemented in-house. We had 11 technical staff members during deployment. They were engineers and developers.

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

Customers cannot add more SSIBs or different VLANs. But maybe the solution is designed not to do that because it is for small businesses. Do not use the solution for enterprises.

I rate Aruba Instant a seven out of ten.

We use the solution in our regional offices.

The solution is useful for costing purposes. The product is easy to configure. We do not need a controller to have a complete network setup.

Some features like DHCP that were available in the original Aruba controller are not available in Aruba Instant. The tool needs to enhance its security features.

I have been using the solution for more than three years.

The product is stable.

The solution is scalable. We have 1000 to 1500 users in our organization.

I have had no problem with the support team so far. The team always responds on time if we raise any request or ticket.

The initial setup is very easy. Deploying ten to twenty access points will take an hour or less than an hour.

I am an engineer. I can install the solution. To deploy the tool, we must connect with the Wi-Fi, do the default setups, and assign it to Aruba controllers. We can adapt from the controller for the rest of the access points. We need five people to deploy and maintain the solution.

There’s no licensing required to use the tool. We have to renew the maintenance agreement, though.

Even new users or IT personnel can easily manage the deployment of the solution. There are no hassles regarding billing configuration or Wi-Fi signaling. Aruba Instant’s Virtual Controller is very helpful and easy to manage. Overall, I rate the tool seven out of ten.

The coverage of the solution is great.

I would like to see the solution stored within our country or region so we don't have to wait for hardware to be delivered internationally.

The connectivity of the solution can use some improvement.

I have been using the solution for six years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is easily scalable.

There has been a slight decline in the last two years in hardware supply due to COVID, and the regional conflicts with Ukraine and Russia, but customer service and support have met the SLA.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward. The onboarding can sometimes take longer, especially with the 5500 because of the bigger processes within the AP itself. Once the onboarding is complete it is perfect.

We are a vendor and implement for other organizations.

The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason.

I recommend you set it up before you install the solution. A lot of people think the solution is like a Meraki-type setup but it's not. I would rather centralize the installation and then ship it out.

I designed a data center for a client, and we used Aruba to develop all the solutions. 

Aruba Instant is simple to deploy and use. 

My biggest problem with Aruba Instant was the DHCP implementation. The DHCP server needs to ping an IP address to connect to the internet. In some cases, we don't have a DHCP server in the network, and it was really a problem. 

Aruba should also add the ability to configure the stack. There is a series in many switches. I don't remember the series that permits this type of configuration, but I think that the stacking configuration will be an advantage for switches that are critical in the business section.

I work with Aruba technical support to deliver the product to our clients. We have to work after hours, nights, and weekends.

Implementing Aruba Instant is straightforward. You can configure it with Aruba's web browser interface or a cell phone app from the App Store or Google Store. 

It's a good solution for small businesses because it's easy to figure out. It's simple to set Aruba up in any configuration, like link aggregation or static loads. It's suitable for less complicated configurations, whereas Cisco devices are bigger and more difficult to implement.

I rate Aruba Instant eight out of 10. 

Our clients use it as a Wi-Fi access point.

The installation is very simple.

We've limited the security feature, which I found valuable, and that allows two separate networks, one for the company and one for a guest network. During installation, it is very easy at that point to divide it.

The connection to it through the interface is nice and easy, and everything can be done through the interface.

The only issue we've had is getting equipment supplies. The availability of the APs that I want to use has been an issue. It took almost two months to get them the first time. I've ordered a few more for another client, and they're still on back order. It has been over a month now.

We've been working with this solution for about a month and have installed it for two clients so far.

So far, it's been very stable.

We deal mostly with small businesses, and for them, I think it's an easy solution with easy deployment and scalability. It is very easily scalable.

We plan to use Aruba Instant as our solution for small businesses.

Technical support was adequate when we did our first installation. We contacted them just to make sure that we were doing it properly, and they were very knowledgeable. It was great.

Positive

One client used a basic ASUS router.

One of the clients switched because their previous solution was done, and the other did so because they were expanding their warehouse and wanted something more.

The initial setup was straightforward and very simple. The deployment was done in a few hours.

We implemented it ourselves for our clients.

It's a one time cost, including the upgrades, but you have to pay on a yearly basis if you want support.

The price is in the middle in comparison to that of competitors' products.

We looked mainly at Ruckus, but Aruba Instant On's interface was nice and user friendly as well.

Aruba Instant On is a good solution for small businesses. I would rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.

We prefer to use this solution for smaller organizations.

For private customers, generally we prefer a private cloud. If it's a government-based company, like central government and government-based companies, they prefer on-prem.

There are six people using this solution in our environment.

It has improved our organization because it's local management, and the access point has the same ability to have controller functionality. Obviously, one is the price. There is local accessibility, and the manageability is much easier.

The cost is low, and there is controller-less architecture.

I think they're missing roadmaps to the partners and the customers. They're releasing the products, but there are no quick updates to the partners and the customers.

They need to communicate better with the partners when it comes to training.

I have used this solution for about six years.

The solution is stable.

Technical support was good.

We used a different solution and switched because of a customer requirement, not a specific technical reason. Some customers ask for Aruba.

The initial setup was easy. Deployment takes a day. We used five or six people for deployment.

We saw ROI from this solution.

The cost was affordable.

I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.

We propose it to our customers for Wireless LAN. Internally, in our company, we use Cisco. 

We have many customers, and we implement wireless systems with Aruba, Cisco, and Extreme. There are many customers that use Instant Cluster, and we have customers that use it on-premise. It depends on the people working at the customer side. 

It is very cheap. I can use the access points without an additional license. 

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. 

It is good as it is. If anything, its reporting could be improved. 

At the moment, I don't see any new features that we really need.

I have been using this solution for about eight years.

It is very stable. It works very well.

It is scalable.

I don't know about their support. It is working fine, and I have had no problem with it.

If I need any information, I can take the help of the Aruba Community. I have access to all the resources on Aruba, and I can search for information if I need to implement things that are not normal and that are not base configuration. I can find everything about Aruba.

It is very easy. I like its setup. It is done in an hour. 

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.

It is working very well at the moment. I see no problem with it, but it has its own use case. I can't use it everywhere. It is not suitable for a big campus area. I would need a controller-based system such as Aruba Controller.

I would rate it an eight out of 10. It is very good, and I like it.