ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless vs Aruba Instant comparison

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We performed a comparison between ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless and Aruba Instant based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The solution is stable.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

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"I believe the initial setup was straightforward."

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"I like that the solution is not complex.""You don't have to deal with licenses.""When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity.""I've worked with other products, but I prefer Aruba because of its cost and simplicity.""The most valuable feature is that it provides a redundant wireless connection for a client.""The cost is low, and there is controller-less architecture.""It is easy to use, manage, and implement.""The features I have found most valuable is that the solution creates a guest portal for guest networks, and setting up SSID authentication to the regular server."

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Cons
"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

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"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."

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"They could provide a centralized system to manage switches incorporated into multiple branches.""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.""Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases.""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 connectivity of the solution can use some improvement.""Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful.""The support offered by Aruba is slow.""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)."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "It cost over $30,000 for us for 260 access points."
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  • "Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."
  • "I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."
  • "We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."
  • "The licensing cost is somewhere around $20,000."
  • "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."
  • "The cost was affordable."
  • "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."
  • "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."
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    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    Adtran WLAN, Bluesocket Wireless
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    Overview

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    ADTRAN wireless solutions are allowing businesses to streamline and improve operational efficiencies, speed network deployment, expand customer service offerings, and increase flexibility for employees.

    Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

    Sample Customers
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    Thomas College, North Cobb Christian School, Archbishop Riordan High School, Dickson Public Schools, Hamilton Heights School Corporation, North Idaho College
    Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Construction Company5%
    Government5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Construction Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is ranked 27th in Wireless LAN while Aruba Instant is ranked 6th in Wireless LAN with 43 reviews. ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is rated 6.6, while Aruba Instant is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless writes "Access points work but there are problems with support, scalability, and keeping technology current". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Aruba Instant writes "A highly stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is free and provides excellent deployment guides". ADTRAN Bluesocket Wireless is most compared with , whereas Aruba Instant is most compared with Omada Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Mist AI and Cloud.

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