We performed a comparison between Aruba Networks Wireless WAN and Ruckus Wireless WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Wireless WAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most valuable feature of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is centralized management capability. You don't have to have wireless LAN controllers at every location."
"I like the way that it integrates with the ClearPass security system on-site."
"The GUI is user-friendly and the dashboards are good."
"I have found the technical support to be one of the most valuable features."
"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."
"It works well. It is reliable."
"There is a clustering feature, so the APs immediately switch back to the next available controller. The users will not notice any impact and will feel connected to the network. They will not notice any disconnection."
"I rate the support an eight out of ten since it is good."
"One of its notable advantages lies in the superior performance of its antennas and radios."
"The technical features are very good and it's very useful if you need a wireless solution."
"The deployment access in the local system is about 200 access points. External access points is more. The number is huge. There about 1,000 users in total."
"It’s reliable."
"The most valuable features are the ease of deployment, the coverage that it offers, and the reliability."
"The connectivity, speed, and reliability are very good."
"We use things like VLAN and all the multibeam features that are built in, but at the end of the day, the most important thing for us is to get a good signal and site-wide coverage."
"Ruckus Wireless WAN’s most valuable feature is unleashed."
"There’s a bit of complexity in the initial setup."
"Its technical support service could be better."
"We'd like to have a bit more artificial intelligence incorporated into existing products."
"We have had stability issues with some types of portable devices."
"Deployment can take some time if you haven't planned well."
"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."
"Device integration has room for improvement in Aruba Networks Wireless WAN."
"It would be better for customers if Aruba provided more license options, like 5-year licenses"
"Technical support is something that needs to be improved."
"I would not consider this solution to be stable."
"The pricing of Ruckus Wireless WAN is an area of concern. Ruckus Wireless WAN should slash its current price to match the prices offered by its competitors."
"The solution could be more stable."
"Integration with AirMagnet, the design software, would be good because it takes the layout of a building and positions the access points accordingly, based on the areas and the construction materials."
"The solution's AI offering and pricing could be improved."
"The initial setup is complex."
"I would like to see the billing system improved by adding a billing system integration."
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is ranked 5th in Wireless WAN with 46 reviews while Ruckus Wireless WAN is ranked 2nd in Wireless WAN with 45 reviews. Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is rated 8.4, while Ruckus Wireless WAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN writes "It's reliable, cost-effective, and easy to troubleshoot". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ruckus Wireless WAN writes " Offers robust outdoor connectivity, but signal strength and support need improvement". Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is most compared with Cambium Networks Wireless WAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Fortinet FortiWLM and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, whereas Ruckus Wireless WAN is most compared with Ubiquiti Wireless, Cambium Networks Wireless WAN and HPE Wireless WAN. See our Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs. Ruckus Wireless WAN report.
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