Aruba Instant vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.9. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Aruba Instant compete in the wireless networking market, offering solutions with distinct strengths. Huawei Wireless stands out in affordability and value, whereas Aruba Instant provides advanced features without the need for licenses, appealing to cloud management-focused businesses.

Features: Huawei Wireless is notable for its affordability, robust Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, and extensive feature options like IoT integration. Aruba Instant is recognized for its virtual controller capability, robust security features, and seamless roaming across access points.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless needs to improve its SMB market offerings, enhance technical support responsiveness, and expand cloud integrations. Aruba Instant could benefit from improvements in technical support, increased IoT device compatibility, and enhancements to its cloud management platform.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless is primarily used in on-premises environments with straightforward deployment but may experience delayed technical support responses. Aruba Instant offers simple deployment and robust customer service across on-premises, public, and hybrid cloud environments, though faster support response is needed.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless offers aggressive pricing with cost-effective solutions and no licensing fees, ideal for enterprise customers, but may seem costly for SMBs. Aruba Instant, slightly more expensive, emphasizes functionality and long-term savings through competitive pricing and lifetime warranties.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.1%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.3%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Instant	2.1%
Huawei Wireless	6.3%
Other	91.6%

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SreejeshSoman

Technical Consultant at Vertex Techno Solutions (B) Pvt Ltd

Has supported mid-market deployments with cloud-based centralized management and reliable wireless performance

I faced challenges earlier with a limitation of 50 APs in single sites, but that has enhanced to 100 numbers, eliminating that challenge for Aruba Instant On team. Additionally, some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us.

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Fahad Doguwa

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

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

"Works automatically in terms of setup with the product finding its master wifi access point."

"The most valuable feature is that it provides a redundant wireless connection for a client."

"The installation is very simple. We've limited the security feature, which I found valuable, and that allows two separate networks, one for the company and one for a guest network. During installation, it is very easy at that point to divide it."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is its cloud capability, which allows us to manage it through the cloud."

"In terms of stability, Aruba Instant is the best on the market."

"The technical support from Aruba is of high quality, and I would rate it a ten."

"It's a good solution for small businesses because it's easy to figure out. It's simple to set Aruba up in any configuration, like link aggregation or static loads. It's suitable for less complicated configurations, whereas Cisco devices are bigger and more difficult to implement."

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"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

"The solution's most valuable feature is mobility or seamless roaming."

"We've found the solution to be quite stable."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."

"It is easy to set up."

"All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."

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Cons

"I think that the next release should offer IP phone security/firewall."

"Some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us."

"The support offered by Aruba is slow."

"Aruba Instant's visibility, firewalling, L3 functionality, and DHCP services could all be improved."

"Aruba Instant should not have a limit on users for future releases."

"For some people, price is a concern."

"Doesn't support enough access points in one cluster."

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

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"The solution needs to include a captive portal."

"Huawei Wireless is not scalable. We have had a problem with the solution because it cannot integrate with other servers as the other competitors can."

"The scalability could be a bit better."

"The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement."

"I have already integrated the radius system with Cisco and Huawei products, but it can be further improved to be more user-friendly and easier to use."

"They should include more security features in the solution."

"The scalability could be better."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba Instant is a free subscription with a limited lifetime warranty."

"I would rate pricing six out of ten."

"The cost was affordable."

"Some in the hospitality industry use the solution because it's cheaper and doesn't require licenses."

"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."

"I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."

"We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."

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

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"It is very cost-effective."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

"It is not monthly. It is a kind of perpetual licensing. We pay once depending on the kind of services we need to deliver. There are no licensing fees."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"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

Computer Software Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	14

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

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Overview

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

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