Aruba Instant Reviews

We primarily use the solution for our wireless network.

It has improved the functionality of our company. It is quite handy.

Aruba Instant is very useful. Even if you just have one device you can create a larger network with just a few configurations. 

You don't have to deal with licenses. 

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."

I've used the solution for one year.

The solution is relatively stable. We had some bugs on some occasions, however, after you are configured, the system is quite stable. It doesn't crash or freeze.

The product can scale. It is definitely good. You just have to add a similar AP sourcing the same version and same model. My wireless networks are quite small, so I don't have more than 100 APs.

The amount of people using it under us is 300 people.

We are integrators, so in the next month, we are going to install some other instant systems.

I've dealt with technical support. How well the response is depends. In general, I feel good with the support and with the professionality and their ability as well. The one thing that I want to be improved is the engineers.

They have to read the entire description. I usually write all of the parameters, for example, the version, my devices, and a description of my infrastructure. And then I received an email, "Please, tell me the version. Please, add a particular file." Yet when I open a case, I add this information from the beginning. They just have to read and get the information. I'd estimate that in at least 50% of the cases, the technicians do not read the notes I send at all.

Positive

The initial setup depends on the configuration that the user wants. The instant infrastructure is relatively straightforward, however, it depends on the environment - including what kind of antenna you have to use if you have an external antenna. The web configuration is quite straightforward depending on the configuration.

We only need three or four people for the installation and the configuration. Once it depends on the environment. 

My company is a system integrator, so we install devices.

It's not easy for me to talk about the cost since I am a technician. I'd rate it a two out of five in terms of affordability. It's more on the expensive side. There might be some extra costs involved depending on the infrastructure. 

We are an integrator, and we have many customers. Then we have a partnership with the distributors, with the sellers.

We work with Aruba devices and Aruba Access Points and Switches. We work with Access Point using Instant Infrastructure, Wireless Controller, or Aruba Central.

There is some confusion about using the website due to the integration with HP. Sometimes you have to go to the HP website and sometimes to Aruba. Also, now, there is the integration with HP GreenLake and you have to log in to an HPE website and then go to the Aruba portal, which is quite confusing. This confuses me. There are too many portals, and it just jumps from one to the other. It's not so handy.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. 

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. 

We use this solution for our wireless network.

All of our wireless devices are on the Aruba network.

We are using the Ubiquiti UniFi access points and they were dropping data packets, but using Aruba has solved that problem.

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

This solution is easy to install and it has good performance.

This solution would be improved if they supplied free software controllers.

This solution is very stable.

This solution is scalable. You can add devices from the dashboard.

We have an average of two hundred people who use this solution.

The technical support for this solution is good.

We are using Ubiquity access points and using Aruba has solved the problem of dropping network packets. However, Ubiquity has the advantage of free software controllers.

The initial setup of this solution is very easy.

The deployment took approximately two hours, which includes all of the access points active and on the network.

I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy.

This is a good solution that is easy to install and performs well.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

We deploy Aruba Instant for customers on a project basis. 

The network planner could be improved. You should be able to import a floor plan, and the application should suggest the optimal placement of your devices. 

I've used Aruba Instant for the last couple of years.

We mostly use Aruba for medium-sized companies, but it could work at the enterprise level. 

I've worked with other products, but I prefer Aruba because of its cost and simplicity. 

Aruba Instant is effortless to set up. That's one reason we use it. It isn't complicated at all. 

Aruba Instant is slightly cheaper than other solutions in the same category. 

I rate Aruba Instant nine out of 10. I recommend planning before you deploy Aruba to map out the ideal location for all your devices. 

Aruba Instant is easy to manage. 

The tool's customer service should improve. 

I have been using the product for a few months. 

The product is scalable. 

The tool is stable. 

The support is fine. 

Neutral

Aruba Instant is easy to deploy. 

The solution's pricing is reasonable. 

I would rate Aruba Instant an eight 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.

We use a mixture of deployment models. Sometimes it's hybrid, on-premise, or on the cloud.

The most valuable features of Aruba Instant are management and performance.

Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful.

In a future release, there could be some improvements in the dashboards. At this time dashboards are only available with a wizard.

I have used Aruba Instant within the last 12 months.

I have found Aruba Instant to be stable.

Aruba Instant is scalable.

Technical support is perfectly fine because we have an in-house team that is comfortable with Aruba Instant. As for Aruba Instant technical support, it is perfect.

I have previously used other solutions, such as SEIM and Cisco. I have found the features in Aruba Instant to be better than in SEIM or Cisco. 

Aruba Instant installation was simple.

Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Aruba Instant a nine out of 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.