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We performed a comparison between Aruba Access Points and Juniper WLC Series 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
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The simplicity is great.""The solution is stable.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."

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"Aruba Access Points is an economical solution.""The solution's support, stability, scalability, and good redundancy features are beneficial for our network management.""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’ most valuable features are network mobility and reliability for network access.""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.""Aruba Access Points is an easy-to-use solution.""Aruba access points protect connectivity, and we don't get interference.""The solution gives good visibility into access points."

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"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.""It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices.""The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful.""The installation process is very easy.""There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do.""It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good.""The installation process is nice and easy."

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Cons
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""The solution is expensive.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

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"The integration capabilities of the product with the tools from other vendors is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The product's stability and technical support services needs improvement.""Since we manufacture medical devices, we must adhere to pharmaceutical guidelines. According to these guidelines, our rooms are categorized as 'head type' and thus require network connectivity. However, installing high-end APs in every room may not be feasible.""The solution's technical support and the quality of the new releases need to be improved because we have seen a lot of bugs in the solution's new releases.""The product should provide more coverage.""I have to go via HP's process, which is not as good as Aruba's used to be.""The solution's lead time is very slow and should be improved.""If the port is damaged, then Aruba Access Points don't work properly."

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"The solution could offer more integration with other products.""The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved.""The solution should create configuration documentation.""There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades.""We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive.""The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution.""There could be a high level of security."

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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."
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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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  • "The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
  • "The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
  • "Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their… 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:Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
    Top Answer:Juniper should provide us with timely assistance to team members. The solution should create configuration… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during… 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.

    WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
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    Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company25%
    Government13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    Construction Company13%
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    Comms Service Provider19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
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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 Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Access Points is ranked 9th in Wireless LAN with 31 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 22nd in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. Aruba Access Points is rated 8.6, while Juniper WLC Series 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 Juniper WLC Series writes "A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation". Aruba Access Points is most compared with FortiAP, whereas Juniper WLC Series is most compared with Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Aruba Access Points vs. Juniper WLC Series report.

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