We performed a comparison between Aruba Access Points and ExtremeWireless 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.
"The simplicity is great."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The solution is stable."
"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"The manageability of both on-premise and cloud versions is valuable."
"The main strengths of Aruba Access Points lie in their connectivity, range, and straightforward configuration. Setting up the access point is a quick process, taking only seconds. Standard features such as identity access management, captive deploy tools, and VLE are available. Additionally, Aruba offers medical-grade access points like the 400 series, which is well-suited for healthcare or hospital environments. One noteworthy feature is the impressive handshaking capability, particularly when transitioning between access points. This ensures a seamless experience without disconnection, especially when a well-designed heat map is in place. Aruba Access Points are robust and require minimal maintenance, making them reliable for long-term use."
"Aruba access points protect connectivity, and we don't get interference."
"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."
"The product’s most valuable feature is its ability to offer wireless connectivity to any service provider."
"The tool's most valuable feature is better connectivity."
"Aruba is a controller-based solution. We have some multi-story buildings. We only need to maintain one controller, and we can manage it from a single IP address."
"ExtremeWireless offers profiles, policies, and tags."
"The initial setup process is simple."
"ExtremeWireless has good performance."
"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."
"I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."
"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution."
"The stability of the solution has been fine."
"It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable."
"The price could be better."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"The solution should be made more robust."
"The support from Aruba, as well as the overall HPE unit, has been lacking. The regional head and hepatic services are nonresponsive, leading to a decline in market share. While Aruba is recognized for its top-notch quality, especially in switching technology, the services and support in the African region need significant improvement. There is a suggestion to focus on enhancing services, support, and presale activities in this region to address the challenges faced by customers, particularly in healthcare. Continued emphasis on research and development, along with addressing regional issues, is recommended for sustained success."
"The product's stability and technical support services needs improvement."
"The stability must be improved."
"The platform’s speed for data flow could be better."
"The price could be a bit lower."
"They should reduce the prices as an advanced marketing tool."
"The solution's lead time is very slow and should be improved."
"Technical support is an area that needs to be improved."
"ExtremeWireless support isn't very good."
"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."
"In the next release, I would like to see more security features."
"The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful."
"The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better."
"It is a subscription model, so it is maybe a bit pricey."
"The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses."
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Aruba Access Points is ranked 8th in Wireless LAN with 32 reviews while ExtremeWireless is ranked 13th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Aruba Access Points is rated 8.6, while ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0. 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 ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". Aruba Access Points is most compared with FortiAP, whereas ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches. See our Aruba Access Points vs. ExtremeWireless report.
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