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We performed a comparison between Aruba Access Points and Aruba Instant On Access Points based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The solution is stable.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""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.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

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"It offers a robust warranty and exceptional performance compared to other brands.""After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.""It is a stable solution.""Aruba Access Points is an economical solution.""Aruba access points protect connectivity, and we don't get interference.""Aruba products are good. The Middle Eastern marketplace is one of the biggest markets where Aruba products are preferred.""The manageability of both on-premise and cloud versions is valuable.""The solution's support, stability, scalability, and good redundancy features are beneficial for our network management."

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"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten.""The product is scalable. It has 20 users.""The coverage Aruba provides across the physical area is much better. Most probably because of the new technology, the 4x4 antenna, and everything around it. It's just a much better, easier to use, and easier to manage product.""The initial setup is very simple.""The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick.""It's super user-friendly.""The configuration is very simple.""Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well."

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Cons
"They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""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.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""The price could be better.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

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"The delivery timeline is a major problem. There are also configuration and integration issues since not many engineers are available in the market who has expertise with the product. Some of our customers also experience network slowness.""I have to go via HP's process, which is not as good as Aruba's used to be.""The stability must be improved.""The ICT dynamic is important. Every other vendor is innovating with new features and ideas. They need to compete and implement these things to stay ahead. So, I would suggest Aruba continue to gain the competitive edge.""If the port is damaged, then Aruba Access Points don't work properly.""The disadvantage of Aruba Access Points is experienced by me when I need it to offer me a long range of coverage.""The product fails to provide better and extended coverage, making it in an area where improvements are required in the tool.""The product's stability and technical support services needs improvement."

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"When I first deployed the solution, I couldn't use a tagged VLAN for the management. It might already have been fixed in a recent firmware upgrade.""It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well.""I would like to see a feature that blocks, increases, or decreases bandwidth capacity for devices.""If anything, its reporting could be improved.""The tool is priced high.""The solution's range could be better.""The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited.""It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions."

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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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  • "The pricing is reasonable."
  • "I implemented seven access points in 2015, and I only spent $6,000 for the whole project."
  • "The solution is expensive and licensing costs are yearly. Customers have to pay extra costs for service and subscription apart from the hardware cost."
  • "Aruba Central is a bit overpriced for some customers."
  • "The product's pricing could be better than one of its competitors."
  • "Although not cheap, Aruba Access Points is a reasonably priced solution."
  • "I rate the pricing a six out of ten because it's not cheap or expensive."
  • "The price compared to other brands is slightly higher."
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  • "Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle."
  • "The price of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable. They are competitively priced. I've even used it in my home at one time because of the low price."
  • "You buy it for $165 an AP, which is what we paid."
  • "It is competitively priced. It was at a price point that made sense for me to put in my home, and that says something. The cost of the solution includes everything we need to manage and upgrade our Wi-Fi network, including the mobile management app. Having the licensing and all the functionality built into the base price of the product is really important for me. There are no extra costs for the security feature or automatic software/firmware updates, which is really important to me."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "It's a cost-effective solution."
  • "I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like… more »
    Top Answer:After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved.
    Top Answer:The product is more expensive than TP-Link and UniFi. I rate the pricing as seven out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product is highly priced. They could improve pricing.
    Top Answer:It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our… more »
    Top Answer:We don't have to pay subscription fees for the cloud solution, which is a major advantage. I would rate the pricing an… more »
    Top Answer:When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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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.

    Boost IT, user, and IoT experiences with enterprise connectivity that’s intelligent, fast, and secure.
    Simplify network operations while keeping everything secure. With a high-performance AP portfolio that covers all sorts of use cases and price points.


    Ingredients for success.

    Fast 802.11ac Wave 2, secure employee and guest access, easy-to-use web, and mobile app management.


    Say yes to secure Wi-Fi access.

    Pre-built access control lists (ACLs) and built-in firewall in the access points prevent malicious traffic from entering your network – we call it “hassle-free” security.


    Never drop an important call.

    With Instant On, voice and video business applications are automatically prioritized, so you stay connected with your peers.

    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company25%
    Construction Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Government13%
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    Manufacturing Company27%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise64%
    Large Enterprise22%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Access Points vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Access Points vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Access Points is ranked 8th in Wireless LAN with 31 reviews while Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 12th in Wireless LAN with 18 reviews. Aruba Access Points is rated 8.6, while Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Aruba Access Points writes "This is a reliable product that is easy to scale thanks to its virtual controller". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". Aruba Access Points is most compared with FortiAP, whereas Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Aruba Instant, Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Omada Access Points and Fortinet FortiWLM. See our Aruba Access Points vs. Aruba Instant On Access Points report.

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