Aruba Instant vs Avaya Wireless [EOL] comparison

"We like being able to merge Aruba Instant to mobile via Bluetooth. You are also able to perform a lot of functions remotely such as creating an SSID IP."

"What I like best about Aruba Instant is that it serves as a virtual controller, so you don't need to buy other equipment to manage all your access points. I also like that the solution is easy to use."

"The most valuable features of Aruba Instant are management and performance."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On is that it is cloud-managed, making it easy to manage multiple locations in a single dashboard, especially on cloud, and it can even be managed by a mobile app, which is the best feature for mid-market customers who don't have much expertise or manpower resource."

"Aruba's mobility features, which facilitate seamless switching between wireless access points, are also quite impressive. Users don't even notice the transition, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience."

"The most valuable features of the solution are in the areas like routing and VLAN."

"The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs."

"If you don't need heavy-duty filtering and things like that, it's a cheap solution. And, you have central management, and it works."

"The WOS makes management and troubleshooting easier."

"I believe there's room for improvement in monitoring, especially when troubleshooting issues. Currently, there's limited intelligence around monitoring. It needs to improve stability and scalability."

"It uses a different portal and has limitations from the customer side as it's not refined for MSP."

"Embedding a heatmap tool within the product would make it easier to conduct a wireless survey."

"An important missing feature is the console port, which allows direct management without the cloud."

"They should enhance reporting and add more features."

"The connectivity of the solution can use some improvement."

"My biggest problem with Aruba Instant was the DHCP implementation. The DHCP server needs to ping an IP address to connect to the internet. In some cases, we don't have a DHCP server in the network, and it was really a problem."

"The solution should be able to support more users on the access points."

"Avaya's APs were OEM with firmware provided by another firm. Reporting issues were slow and painful."

"I rate the product’s pricing a two out of ten."

"The product is competitively priced"

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"I personally would rather pay that little bit more and get what I need because I know what I'm getting, as opposed to going for something cheaper that's not as manageable and doesn't give as much."

"I would rate pricing six out of ten."