Aruba Instant Reviews

Primary use is to provide WLAN access for our managed clients networks; from 10-user offices, to wireless networks supporting 500 or more wireless clients with up to 30 wireless APs on a single layer 2 network.

Wireless access is very reliable; once I install, it is solid and works very well.

Very simple setup, easy to use, rock-solid dependability. 

Has many advanced features: 

• Built-in firewall
• Local radius
• Application visibility and control
• Not locked into support agreements

Several deployment options:

• Instant
• Central cloud managed
• Controller managed.

Although built-in troubleshooting tools are available, they are not at all intuitive to use. Aruba Instant lacks decent documentation to use for troubleshooting wireless issues (fortunately there aren’t many).

The Central cloud management (optional) is far behind the competition in features, ease of use, and dependability. I have tried Aruba Central a few times over the years and, in my option, it is not where it needs to be for serious consideration in production environments.

Very stable.

No issues. I had 30 WAPs on one layer 2 subnet and it worked flawlessly.

Seven out of 10.

Very simple to set up as Aruba Instant. Not so intuitive or stable with Central cloud (should you require this).

Avoid the Central cloud license if you can.

Meraki.

When adding new IAPs to an existing cluster, make sure they are factory default and the same firmware version as is running on the cluster. 

I use Aruba Instant for Wireless LAN and CCTV solutions.

My organisation hasn’t noticed any cost reduction since implementing Aruba Instant. However, there has been a significant time reduction in pushing orders.

The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs.

We have faced delay in customer support which has affected our business performance. So the customer support needs to be prompt in their responses. 

I have been using Aruba Instant for the past four years.

I would rate the stability a ten  out of ten, since it is very stable.

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

The initial setup is very swift and easy. 

I would rate the pricing a six out of ten. 

We considered a lot of products before choosing Aruba Instant. We went ahead with Aruba Instant due to it being cheaper than Cisco and Fortinet.

Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten.