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Aruba Access Points vs Huawei Wireless comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 2.9%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 4.2%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Access Points2.9%
Huawei Wireless4.2%
Other92.9%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

HJ
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Wireless connectivity has remained reliable and supports flexible, cloud‑independent management
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, I think it should change the game. However, I don't currently see this because I see nothing about AirWave anymore on your roadmap. I don't understand what happens next. There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density. If there is a dense environment, a mobility controller would be the one you should go with because this needs more telemetry to calculate. I suspect this will be easier to do with local administration or local management because if everything goes over the internet through Aruba Central, it takes time. Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network. I think this is not a good approach to move to central management that is hosted somewhere far away. It should still retain the functionality to use Instant AP functionality that is available until 500 and maybe 600 as well. If you go to software version 10 and future versions, then you lose this functionality and you can't go back anymore. It would be good to assist with local location management and BLE-based functionalities as additional features I expect from future Aruba Access Points. There were some attempts to support third-party integrations through cooperation between Aruba and Meridian. However, I don't understand what happened there, and nothing is clear in this area. IoT will also be very important for people. You should add functionality to the platform that will support third-party IoT devices.
Fahad Doguwa - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria
Affordable platform with efficient analytics features
Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support is perfect."
"The controller software, which can control multiple access points remotely, is very convenient."
"Technical support for Aruba access points in India is very good."
"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."
"It is a reliable solution with good coverage."
"I'm very pleased with Aruba Access Points."
"Aruba Access Points are reliable and easy to implement."
"The solution offers very good value for money."
"I am impressed with the tool's seamless integration."
"Huawei Wireless's most valuable feature is smart antenna, a combination of informative capabilities and advanced technology."
"I can say that Huawei's cybersecurity is very good, stable, and works for long periods."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."
"This solution is very simple and the interface is user-friendly."
"The product is easy to use, the signal is very stable with very good performance, and for network devices it is great."
"The product's Wi-Fi 7 solution stands out as it offers cutting-edge technology in wireless communication, enhancing bandwidth management and coverage."
 

Cons

"The tool could be cheaper."
"I am not able to integrate Aruba Access Points in Azure AD. It is also quite expensive."
"If the port is damaged, then Aruba Access Points don't work properly."
"Aruba sometimes redesigns Aruba Central and the web interface, which is sometimes an annoyance."
"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."
"Aruba Access Points should improve its automation."
"They should reduce the prices as an advanced marketing tool."
"The product's prices are an area of concern. The product should be available at a lower price point."
"The manageability could be improved."
"There could be a console port for demonstration or configuration purposes."
"The demo program is an area for improvement in Huawei Wireless as it's hard to use."
"This solution has issues with bugs and instability."
"The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement."
"There were some issues with the network design, but that is not specifically related to the product."
"Huawei Wireless has a small technical problem. When you use a power injector, it needs to be specially configured for the switch to which it is connected. It tries to take power not from the power injector but from the switch. The funny thing when you look at it is that you have three switches or maybe four or five that are theoretically capable. However, the port on these switches is disabled. When you connect the access point to a power injector, the access point checks for features from the switch, but on this port, the switch doesn't do power. So, the access point changes these features to energy save mode and cuts off some features, especially WiFi 6. It took me two weeks to find out what's going on and how to mitigate this sort of problem. It is very easy to fix. You need to disable LLDP on the port on which you connect the access point to the power injector. Power injectors aren't quite commonly used, but I have 54 access points, and I have used about 27 power injectors. So, about half of the access points were working at reduced speed, not full speed, for two weeks."
"As such, there are no problems. It has been good. There were some issues with the network design, but that is not specifically related to the product. We had to make some improvements in the network design. The product as such is fine, and there are no big issues. We are using the latest version having most of the features available in the industry, so the specs are very high. If something new comes up new in the industry, it needs to be incorporated into the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is available in the market at a reasonable price"
"The tool is priced the same as its competitors."
"The cost of Aruba Access Points has been on the rise, which may be due to market dynamics or regional factors, such as in Egypt. Additionally, the availability of Aruba products is a concern, with a lead time of approximately twelve months. This prolonged waiting period and a lack of responsiveness from HP, the parent company of Aruba, have led to the cancellation of some orders. The supply chain for Aruba appears to face challenges, impacting product delivery timelines."
"The product is cheaper than Cisco and Huawei."
"The tool's pricing is not expensive. It is perfect as per the features."
"It is a reasonably priced tool."
"My company needs to pay yearly for the licensing costs attached to the product. There are no additional payments towards the solution apart from its licensing costs."
"I rate the pricing a six out of ten because it's not cheap or expensive."
"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."
"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."
"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."
"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."
"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."
"Extras come with a surcharge."
"The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement."
"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
I would rate the price for the product as two, with one being high and ten being low.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
AI is only in Aruba Central, and we don't use Aruba Central yet. Integrating AI in the controller would be a good point for improvement. Performance is an area that could be improved and represents...
What advice do you have for others considering Aruba Access Points?
Aruba Access Points work fine with another product called ClearPass. I integrated it with the Access Point. Overall, I would give a final rating of eight for Aruba Access Points. I would recommend ...
Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?
Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?
For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...
What needs improvement with Huawei Wireless?
The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement. Additionally, the reporting part requires enhancement as some customers need detailed reports of each Wi-Fi point, whi...
 

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Huawei WLAN
 

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Sample Customers

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank
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