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We performed a comparison between Aruba Remote Access Points and Hillstone E-Series based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Hillstone E-Series Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution has good performance.""It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."

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"The authentication features are valuable.""The platform has the most valuable advanced filtering feature.""Aruba Remote Access Points provide a level of protection for our IPs.""The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection.""It’s very light.""The product is very flexible. So far the stability of the solution has been good.""I can use the solution from my home or any remote office to access printers, servers, etc.""It provides good Spectrum Analysis and troubleshooting."

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"The most valuable features of the Hillstone E-Series are its hardware capacity, innovation, and the throughput that the hardware can take.""The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.""Working with the Hillstone E-Series has, from a remote perspective, allowed me to give my clients a secure connectivity.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""I am impressed with the application filtering feature.""Very reliable solution with good scalability and straightforward implementation.""Five out of five ROI.""The initial setup was straightforward. It only took a few hours to deploy."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"Its scalability capabilities should be improved.""It would help if the remote APs had some kind of SoHo environment with built-in firewall features. That way it could connect directly in a client-to-site type of environment, or a site-to-site VPN environment. That way users could have a complete office setup without coming to the private cloud.""There are some issues, like the VLAN capabilities and support for routing between two VMs.""The solution's technical support has some shortcomings that need improvement.""The remote access point coverage should be bigger than it is now.""The solution is costly for medium-sized companies.""The product needs an increased level of security for the end user.""The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved."

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"Having frequent live webinars on a monthly basis would really help.""The solution doesn't have a web proxy built into the system like Sophos. This is something they should work to change.""SSL VPN license cost is not cheap.""The tool needs to improve its price.""The current usage reporting is very basic.""Support from Hillstone E-Series has a shortcoming that needs improvement.""The tool provides just a general report. It does not provide a granular report. Hence, the tool should work on its reporting feature.""I am not sure if this solution offers active directory integration. Adding that feature will definitely be an advantage."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "The price of Aruba Remote Access Points could be better. It is a little expensive."
  • "Price-wise, Aruba Remote Access Points is in the middle, so my rating for its pricing is three out of five."
  • "Aruba pricing is not very high. They offer competitive pricing for what they provide."
  • "You require no separate licensing to convert an access point to RAP."
  • "There are no other expenses than standard licenses for the product."
  • "In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive."
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  • "The licensing model is very complex with many subcategories of licenses you can purchase. They could make it more simplified for customers to understand."
  • "The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan."
  • "The tool's pricing is reasonable. It depends on the model. The product's pricing is around 600 USD. You need to buy a software license to activate the features. You need to pay around 150 USD for that."
  • "Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:Once configured and operational, they tend to function reliably, with few reported issues from clients or customers.
    Top Answer:In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive. We haven't encountered any significant issues… more »
    Top Answer:Its scalability capabilities should be improved.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the Hillstone E-Series is its user-friendliness.
    Top Answer:Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
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    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Aruba RAP
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    emote APs connect to a controllerusing Extended Authentication and Internet Protocol Security (XAuth/IPSec). AP control and 802.11 data traffic are carried through this tunnel. Secure Remote Access Point Service extends the corporate office to the remote site. Remote users can use the same features as corporate office users. For example, voice over IP (VoIP) applications can be extended to remote sites while the servers and the PBX remain secure in the corporate office.

    Secure Remote Access Point Service can also be used to secure control traffic between an AP and the controllerin a corporate environment. In this case, both the AP and controllerare in the company’s private address space.

    Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control. 

    With its advanced threat intelligence capabilities, E-Series can detect and prevent sophisticated attacks, ensuring the security of critical data and systems. It also provides granular control over applications, allowing organizations to enforce policies and optimize network performance. 

    E-Series is easy to deploy and manage, with a user-friendly interface and centralized management console. It offers high-performance throughput and scalability, making it suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. With its robust security features and ease of use, Hillstone E-Series is an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their network security posture.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Trafford Metropolitan Borough
    Bank of China Macao, Instituto Tecnológico Bolivariano, Ministry of Labor in San Salvador, FEDCO
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Retailer13%
    Government13%
    Non Profit13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business89%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Hillstone E-Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Hillstone E-Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Aruba Remote Access Points is ranked 13th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 13 reviews while Hillstone E-Series is ranked 21st in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 9 reviews. Aruba Remote Access Points is rated 7.8, while Hillstone E-Series is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Aruba Remote Access Points writes "The solution can be used from home or any remote office to access office resources like printers and servers". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Hillstone E-Series writes "A user-friendly and marketable solution with a virtual switching capability". Aruba Remote Access Points is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, OpenVPN Access Server and Check Point Remote Access VPN, whereas Hillstone E-Series is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, Sophos XG, OpenVPN Access Server and Netgate pfSense. See our Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Hillstone E-Series report.

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