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ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless vs Aruba Access Points comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
29th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 2.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Aruba Access Points2.5%
ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless0.1%
Other97.4%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1397640 - PeerSpot reviewer
Access points work but there are problems with support, scalability, and keeping technology current
Having a better dashboard management system that the client can use to access and control their environment would be a nice addition to the product. They said it was going to be part of one of their updates, but we did not get it. We thought we should have in one of the updates that we did. With that, we would have been able to control the environment if we needed to do something like adding more bandwidth in certain areas. Not getting that update became kind-of problematic for us. That was one of the reasons why we had to try to find a solution with a better dashboard management system. I think they need to get the product to the next Gen. Currently they are running on Generation 5. I know that they have a new product almost ready to come out, but they are not really ready for Gen 6 yet. Support could be enhanced as well. With any one of their solutions, they are the means that provides the client with the flexibility and scalability to help manage the product. Instead of the current system where you have to send them a support ticket and then have to go back and forth to get something done, I just think that users should have better control over the process. Their current process does not allow you to have that kind of control. That may be just my limited experience.
PRADIPJOSHI - PeerSpot reviewer
Pricing competitiveness and remote management have enhanced network flexibility
One of the most valued aspects of Aruba access points is their price competitiveness; they are available at half the price of Juniper access points. Additionally, they do not require any kind of license for implementation. Despite this, many customers have their own firewall, and they can control everything from their firewall, ensuring flexibility. Furthermore, the ease of management with Aruba access points enables customers to connect them directly to their network via a PoE switch and manage them remotely from mobile devices.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I believe the initial setup was straightforward."
"After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved."
"The deployment process is straightforward."
"The product is quite accessible and reliable."
"I like the solution because of its throughput and low latency. It has resolved roaming issues for my customers."
"I find AI Insights valuable."
"The integration with robust network switches is valuable."
"We like the flexibility and the security, and the product is very easy to use."
"The manageability of both on-premise and cloud versions is valuable."
 

Cons

"Having a better dashboard management system that the client can use to access and control their environment would be a nice addition to the product."
"Support is not really up to par in quickly addressing issues."
"The solution should provide features to integrate audio and video devices in presentation rooms"
"I am not able to integrate Aruba Access Points in Azure AD. It is also quite expensive."
"The product is highly priced. They could improve pricing."
"I would appreciate for the higher-end models to offer the same signal strength as the older, smaller models, even while maintaining the latest standards, as this would enhance the overall network performance and coverage."
"The price could be a bit lower."
"The product fails to provide better and extended coverage, making it in an area where improvements are required in the tool."
"The product's prices are an area of concern. The product should be available at a lower price point."
"Going with a cloud solution will make dependency no longer a challenge from a connectivity point of view."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It cost over $30,000 for us for 260 access points."
"The tool is available in the market at a reasonable price"
"The solution is expensive and licensing costs are yearly. Customers have to pay extra costs for service and subscription apart from the hardware cost."
"The tool is priced the same as its competitors."
"The tool's pricing is not expensive. It is perfect as per the features."
"The product's licensing cost is low. However, hardware is costly. Thus, it is overall expensive."
"The product is cheaper than Cisco and Huawei."
"Although not cheap, Aruba Access Points is a reasonably priced solution."
"There is a need to pay the licensing charges for the product...I feel that it is a moderately priced tool that is available at a price higher than Cisco and Huawei."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Aruba Access Points?
After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
When comparing pricing between Aruba Access Points and Forti, I find Aruba to be on the higher side.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
My only recommendation for Aruba Access Points would be better marketing and better promotion, specifically for this region.
 

Also Known As

Adtran WLAN, Bluesocket Wireless
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Sample Customers

Thomas College, North Cobb Christian School, Archbishop Riordan High School, Dickson Public Schools, Hamilton Heights School Corporation, North Idaho College
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