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Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is 13.3%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.6%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN13.3%
HPE Wireless WAN6.6%
Other80.1%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Edward Zeng - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Auckland University of Technology
Faced deployment successfully but configuration complexity needs to be reduced
I think the layout is a bit complicated. There are so many different layers to set up, and it is very easy to miss out or make configuration mistakes because they are hierarchical. You need to be very careful about which one has been in use. Aruba ClearPass is also complicated as well. If Aruba could combine all of their products together, it would be great to have a single pane of glass. Currently, the Aruba sensor does not work together with other products. There is no single pane of glass for location configuration, so you need to log into different websites to check the user experience.
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Aruba Central seems to be a good way to go in cloud management. However, compared to Cisco Meraki, it's still very early days."
"It historically has, to me, been an easier install than Cisco wireless solutions have been, and it consistently gives similar services at a lower price point."
"The brand name is good for availability."
"They offer per-user tunneling to a variety of endpoints."
"This is a good product and my advice for anybody who is considering it is that they can solve a lot of issues with Aruba."
"The solution's strong security mechanism and user-friendly web console are great."
"The GUI offered by the product is good."
"An engineer with enough experience can tune the network however they want. It's crucial. It's good to customize our information security how we like it and configure the solution to achieve the level of stability we need."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"For the most part, we are quite satisfied with the capabilities and the level of service we are provided."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"The solution is easy to use."
"This is a product that I would recommend because of its quick and easy setup."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years. For example, if your switch card fails after 10 years, and the hardware fails, it will be replaced with the very same switch or the equivalent model available at the time."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is flexibility."
 

Cons

"Device integration has room for improvement in Aruba Networks Wireless WAN."
"The most significant issue is that there is no monitoring in Mobility Master and the controller."
"The initial setup has a lot of options, which makes it very versatile yet very complicated to install. There should be two modes: a basic mode and then a more advanced mode to help make implementation easier. Most of the time, if it's a small installation, you don't need the complexity. You shouldn't need higher expertise in order to install a couple of access points in a single place."
"Sometimes, the configuration part of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN can be complex, and if you fail to understand the product at once, you may not even know about some features that you can apply to your network, and they may go unused."
"The integration, pricing, and configuration could always be improved upon."
"This solution needs different models that are more specialized for certain customers."
"It works. We don't look at it any deeper than that and don't find any features ar missing."
"This product needs more flecibility with switching technologies."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"Mostly, I face problems with client connectivity and some devices, like Android."
"The tool must warn the management about unwanted traffic."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You will need to pay an annual subscription cost."
"With some vendors, the access point is not manageable anymore if you don't maintain the license. It's more or less a doorstop because you can't configure and control it. You can't troubleshoot it unless you maintain the license. That's not true with Aruba."
"The pricing is cheaper in comparison to similar products."
"That's really subject to the type of environment you're deploying. If you're doing a full controller model with 200 APs, the initial deployment could be 150 grand. Maintaining that or maintaining support for that per year could be something like 10 to 15 grand per year. In the cloud sense, the cloud is by the number of APs. So, everything is readily available."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price of this solution is better than some other vendors."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is pretty cost-efficient than Cisco ISE when my company did a PO, but for a single-party tender, its pricing was on the higher side, so it depends. I rate the pricing for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN as six out of ten."
"The product's price is within range since it has a lower price."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
17%
Construction Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Outsourcing Company
30%
Educational Organization
14%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Aruba Network Wireless WAN?
I recommend Aruba Networks Wireless WAN. I have been using Aruba for approximately a decade. It has a great centralized management system, which means we don’t need wireless LAN controllers at ever...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN?
The pricing is not cheap. Compared to Cisco, it is a bit cheaper, but still not enough to switch over to Aruba. The benefits are not sufficient.
What needs improvement with Aruba Networks Wireless WAN?
I think the layout is a bit complicated. There are so many different layers to set up, and it is very easy to miss out or make configuration mistakes because they are hierarchical. You need to be v...
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
What is your primary use case for HPE Wireless WAN?
I am unable to specify the exact use case for why we or our clients use HPE Wireless WAN, as we are in the service industry and work based on client requirements. I am not involved in the purchase ...
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

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Sample Customers

The Pittsburgh Golf Club, Rio Rancho Public Schools, Amwaj Rotana - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai, Trevecca Nazarene University
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