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Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

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

"I rate the support an eight out of ten since it is good."
"The brand name is good for availability."
"We haven't experienced any glitches so far, so it is a very stable program."
"Aruba makes use of "Direct Tunnel" as its best security feature."
"I believe their Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) in its current form provides the best automated management of transmit power and channel. It does a really good job of managing proper design and wireless environment."
"The GUI offered by the product is good."
"Its most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"In the event of a controller appliance failure or downtime, the system seamlessly transitions control to any access point acting as a backup controller."
"The most valuable features of HPE Wireless WAN are high quality and capability."
"I would recommend this solution to others, HPE Aruba is one of the best in the world."
"This is a product that I would recommend because of its quick and easy setup."
"The most important is that the solution is stable."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years."
"Setting up the solution initially is very easy."
"HPE Wireless is easy to use, and integration is not an issue because it is easy to integrate HPE Wireless with any operating system and other brands of switches."
 

Cons

"The most significant issue is that there is no monitoring in Mobility Master and the controller."
"Still, I would like to see a quicker response in the support environment."
"Technical support is important to me and I feel that it is something that can be improved."
"There’s a bit of complexity in the initial setup."
"The product needs some simplification of the configuration for their security tools or for SD-WAN, specifically."
"We have problems from time to time; however, for those cases, most of the time, it's related to users."
"The product offers a feature that pinpoints where the devices are to help users find them easily if they want to know where a laptop or tablet is, but it is a feature that needs improvements due to some shortcomings."
"The product should improve Aruba Central."
"I would like for it to be faster. It should be a faster device."
"HPE should improve performance and stability."
"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."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"Technical support is appalling."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"The scalability and the support could be better."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licenses are available as both perpetual or yearly."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is cheaper than Cisco, and the web experience is great."
"The pricing is cheaper in comparison to similar products."
"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest ,and ten is the highest."
"Aruba Wireless comes with the controller."
"It is more affordable than Cisco."
"It is a costly solution."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"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."
"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."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"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 price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"The price is perfect for me."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Financial Services Firm
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
Bell Canada
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