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HPE Aruba AP-ANT-1W - antenna

Mfg # AP-ANT-1W CDW # 3072483

Quick tech specs

  • ANT-1W
  • 4 dBi (for 2400 MHz
  • 6 dBi (for 4900 MHz
  • omni-directional
  • white
  • 225
  • Antenna
  • 2500 MHz)
  • 5875 MHz)
  • indoor
  • for AP 224
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The AP-ANT-1W is a high-performance, tri-band, omnidirectional, indoor antenna ideally designed for multifunction access points that require an omnidirectional coverage pattern for WLAN service delivery or air monitoring on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. AP-ANT-1W has an articulating mount, providing flexibility in deployment and direct connection to access points with an onboard RP-SMA connector.

This item was discontinued on February 20, 2024

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HPE Aruba AP-ANT-1W - antenna is rated 4.40 out of 5 by 25.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Scalable solution with efficient integration features What is most valuable? The solution's most valuable features are authentication and third-party vendor integration. What needs improvement? The solution's GUI for configuration could be better. For how long have I used the solution? We have been using the solution for two years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable. I rate its stability a nine out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have enterprise businesses as our customers for the solution. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten. How are customer service and support? The solution's technical support is excellent. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Compared with the solution, Cisco Wireless has a more user-friendly GUI for configuration. How was the initial setup? The solution's GUI for configuration is complicated. Thus, it is easier to implement if you have experience using it. There should be drag-and-drop features to make it more easier. I rate the process a four out of ten. It takes a month to complete. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The solution's cost is affordable. I rate its pricing a five out of ten. What other advice do I have? The solution is stable, integrates with different platforms, and is reasonably priced. I rate it an eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Implemnter
Date published: 2023-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We can use the access points independently, it is easy to implement and configure What is our primary use case? We are a system integrator that specializes in providing complete network infrastructure for wireless solutions. This includes Aruba Wireless, Huawei Enterprise Solutions, and Extreme Networks. The customers are seeking cloud implementation. Currently, all our deployments are done through the cloud, which is a strong selling point for positioning Aruba Instant access points. As a result, companies with multiple branches often prefer deploying Aruba Instant access points via the cloud. What is most valuable? With Aruba Instant, we can use the access points independently, allowing us to position them in many places. This is a great feature as it helps us save costs on access controllers and licenses. What needs improvement? The Return Material Authorization procedure is time-consuming and needs improvement. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Aruba Wireless for six years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable and I would rate it an eight out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable, especially with cloud implementation, which has not presented any challenges for me thus far. I would rate the scalability at eight out of ten. How are customer service and support? The technical support is excellent, but the Return Material Authorization procedure is time-consuming. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral How was the initial setup? I would rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. While the implementation may not be instant, it is relatively simple. The deployment time depends upon the organization. So, even if it's a big organization with multiple branches, their network, availability, and other factors can differ. However, if it's a single-site implementation, it will not take much time. The only thing that we need to ensure is that the prerequisites are ready, which may take a few days. That's it. Two to three people, including a project manager and one or two engineers, are required for deployment. What about the implementation team? We implement the solution for our customers. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I would rate the cost as an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive. Aruba Instant is more affordable compared to other solutions, and we also appreciate its features. Some of the products from Aruba Networks are covered by a Limited Lifetime warranty. To ensure customer support, we maintain extra stock and include this in our integrator fees, which are separate from the product cost. What other advice do I have? I give Aruba Wireless an eight out of ten. We currently have six clients using the solution. My clients include small, medium, and enterprise-level organizations. Aruba Instant is highly recommended for organizations with multiple branches and office locations. Based on client feedback, it is easy to implement and configure, making it accessible anytime and anywhere. The solution is expensive for a single-entity organization. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Helpful in extending LAN capabilities via wireless capabilities but is not user-friendly What is our primary use case? Our primary use case for this solution is extending the LAN capabilities via wireless capabilities so people can roam around in the office with wireless connectivity. Additionally, its management has a lot of insight into which access point you're connected to and a lot of information about the devices. Some of the information is related to bringing your device, whether it's a device which is owned by the company or not and reporting what sites are being browsed and accessed. What is most valuable? We find its stability very valuable. It's been running for the past three years with no default configuration. What needs improvement? The solution could be more user-friendly. For how long have I used the solution? We have been using the solution for a couple of years and are currently using the latest one. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable. We have approximately 300 users utilizing the solution. How are customer service and support? We have had a relatively good experience with customer service and support. I rate them an eight out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive How was the initial setup? The initial setup is a bit complex and requires some basic networking and wireless networking concepts. What about the implementation team? We implemented via a vendor, and implementation took approximately one week. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We did not evaluate other options because we wanted one integrated solution which incorporated both wired and wireless, and with Aruba Wireless, we got the full package. What other advice do I have? I rate the solution a seven out of ten. I advise users to research and decide based on their organization's needs. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reliable, expandable, and offers seamless mobility between access points What is our primary use case? I primarily use the solution for wireless connectivity. What is most valuable? I really appreciate the seamless mobility between access points. The solution is very stable. It can scale as needed. Technical support has been helpful. What needs improvement? It did take us a while to get used to the setup. We have had issues with the availability of the equipment. We always have trouble locating equipment, finding suppliers who sell it, or finding someone who has stock. For how long have I used the solution? I've been using the solution for the past three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We haven't had issues with scalability. It has met our needs so far. Our organization is quite sizeable, and 10,000 people alone are cell phone users. They all use Aruba Wireless. How are customer service and support? I've never dealt with technical support. I recall there was an issue that we had to call to contact technical support, and the architect contacted Aruba directly. It took them like three days to resolve the issue. Generally, my understanding is that they are helpful. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I also have experience with Cisco Wireless solutions as well. What about the implementation team? The initial setup does take some getting used to. However, once you understand it, it's quite straightforward. I'd rate the ease of setup at a four and a half out of five. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I don't have any insights into the exact cost of the solution. My understanding is that it is a bit more expensive than Cisco. I'd rate the affordability at a three out of five. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I'm not involved in the decision-making process regarding looking at solutions. What other advice do I have? We're Aruba partners. New users need to understand the technical solution before considering it, especially if they're migrating from Cisco to Aruba. If that's the case, they need to understand Aruba before migrating fully. They shouldn't compare it as it's not apples to apples. I'd rate the product eight out of ten. At the time when we started implementing it, there wasn't enough experience in the market, so all the engineers and the architects had to learn from scratch. I also have a concern about the cost, which seems, from what I recall, a little bit higher than the one we were replacing. Otherwise, it's a very good, reliable product. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It doesn't require a controller, has an easy-to-navigate GUI, and shows statistics that give you a lot of insight, but the syncing between the cloud and the APs is inconsistent What is our primary use case? We deployed Aruba Wireless in our corporate head office, where we have a lot of business users. We use the product both as corporate WiFi and guest platform. What is most valuable? What I like best about Aruba Wireless is that it doesn't need a controller. The product also has a GUI that's easy to navigate. I also like that Aruba Wireless shows statistics that give you a lot of insight. What needs improvement? Aruba Wireless is a good product, but it still has some issues, especially at the beginning, where there's inconsistent syncing between the cloud and the APs. Sometimes, there's also a little lag when accessing the query. For how long have I used the solution? I started using Aruba Wireless two years ago. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is a stable product. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I find Aruba Wireless scalable. How are customer service and support? We've contacted Aruba Wireless support many times, but there weren't proper resolutions. Cases remain open for a few days, and then they'll automatically resolve. Then, sometimes, those cases will reappear. Aruba support would be a four on a scale of one to five. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? My company has a particular office on Cisco APs, then replaced completely with Aruba Wireless, one of the most extensive Aruba deployments in the company. My company is still planning to switch from Cisco Wireless to Aruba Wireless in other offices. However, concerning Cisco Wireless, the product is pretty stable and solid. It has been running for years, but eighty percent of the environment is on Cisco Wireless, which Aruba Wireless will eventually replace. How was the initial setup? Deploying Aruba Wireless is pretty straightforward. It took several days to complete the deployment because the office was enormous and the number of APs deployed was quite significant. It took one to two months to pre-stage, install, and make Aruba Wireless stable. What about the implementation team? My company pre-staged the equipment and the APs, and then initially, the deployment team had a few issues during the Aruba Wireless installation. A third-party team deployed the product for my company. What was our ROI? As Aruba Wireless doesn't require a controller, my company saved some money, so there's ROI from the product. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I don't know the exact costs associated with Aruba Wireless, but I have a rough idea, and it's not too cheap, though it's less costly than Cisco Wireless. Pricing for Aruba Wireless is moderate. It's a three out of five. What other advice do I have? I have experience with both Cisco Wireless and Aruba Wireless. My company uses Aruba Wireless IAP-245. It's a centrally-managed cloud product. Daily, the number of Aruba Wireless users varies. If there's a meeting, then many high-profile users will come. At least two or three times a week, there will be many product users, for example, IT engineers, designers, finance people, and people from other teams. My advice for anyone looking into implementing Aruba Wireless is that it depends on the use cases. You get all the features available in Cisco Wireless at a lesser price, but in terms of support and stability, Cisco is ahead of Aruba. However, Aruba Wireless is a good option when considering the price and if you're a mid-sized organization. Aruba Wireless gets a seven out of ten from me. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can be widely tuned to meet any needs and it offers a higher level of integration with IoT straight out-of-the-box What is our primary use case? Our primary use case of the solution is hospitality. What is most valuable? The most valuable feature is that it can be tuned much more than other vendors, giving you more options to execute. What needs improvement? The solution can be improved by simplifying the configuration. I would like to see a more user-friendly GUI that is not so easily confused when configuring clusters or even a single node when people are not paying attention to what layer they are configuring, whether it be at the mobility master level or at the node level. I would like to see more analytics that can help us pinpoint the cause of reduced performance related to the airtime and number of SSIDs being used. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for two years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I consider the solution to be stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I believe the solution is scalable. How are customer service and support? The support team for the solution is good and always eager to help. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive How was the initial setup? The initial setup is more complex than other solutions. You need to understand the technology, the way it's configured, and the way you have to set it up. The solution requires more knowledge and more commitment than others. What about the implementation team? We implemented it in-house. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The pricing has increased and it was always more costly than some of the other solutions available. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I evaluated Ruckus and Meraki Wireless before choosing the solution. What other advice do I have? I give the solution a nine out of ten. Although there are other solutions available and some with a lower initial cost, they don't offer the same level of integration with IoT as this solution without having to add additional hardware, which ends up costing more. I recommend that you gather all the requirements and define the API groups before the deployment of this solution. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has good stability, performance, and functionality; has a straightforward setup What is our primary use case? I'm using Aruba Wireless for enterprise deployment that's more centralized. What is most valuable? What I like most about Aruba Wireless is its stability, functionality, and performance. What needs improvement? What needs improvement in Aruba Wireless is its access point, in particular, it should have more flexibility. Aruba Wireless has Campus AP, Instant AP, and Unified AP, but it would be better if the product has a generic access point that you can manage over the cloud, on-premise, etc. Another area for improvement in Aruba Wireless is scalability. In terms of what additional features I'd like to see in the product, I'm unsure if it's already on the roadmap, but if possible, it would be good to have an SD-WAN functionality on the AP in Aruba Wireless. For how long have I used the solution? I have years of experience with Aruba Wireless. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba Wireless has great stability, especially because it's from Aruba, a brand known for its stability and performance. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? In general, the scalability of Aruba Wireless needs some improvement. The product needs to be more flexible in terms of scalability. How are customer service and support? I would rate the technical support for Aruba Wireless as five out of five. It's quite impressive, though it's not perfect. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I compared Aruba Wireless with other solutions, and I found it to be a complete product. It's ahead of the competition, so I chose to work with it. How was the initial setup? The initial setup for Aruba Wireless is straightforward. There's nothing complex about it. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The price of Aruba Wireless is higher than other products, but you'll get stability, performance, and functionality out of it. On a scale of one to five, I'm rating the price of Aruba Wireless a three. What other advice do I have? I'm working with Aruba Wireless. My company has a partnership with Aruba. My company is a technology provider, so it's not an enterprise user of Aruba Wireless. I have experience with both the on-premise and cloud versions of the product. I would recommend Aruba Wireless for enterprise customers. The product applies to multiple verticals. Overall, my rating for Aruba Wireless is eight out of ten, and it's a product that I would recommend to others. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Hybrid Cloud Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Seamless features, straightforward implementation, and reliable What is most valuable? The most valuable features of Aruba Wireless are the seamless feature and the concurrent user. What needs improvement? Aruba Wireless can improve the assigning of access points. We have times that the nearest access point is not assigned but one far away. The integration between access points could improve. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Aruba Wireless for approximately one year. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is very stable among all the other access points I have used. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The scalability of Aruba Wireless is good. We have approximately 1,000 to 1,300 users using the solution. We plan to increase the usage of the solution. There are plans to install 150 access points in January. How are customer service and support? We have a partner in Indonesia that we use for support that is called Agiva and they sometimes escalate issues to Aruba Wireless. I do not have direct experience with the support of Aruba Wireless. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I do not have any experience with other vendors other than Aruba Wireless. How was the initial setup? The initial setup of Aruba Wireless is simple, including a wireless plan used. If we have instant access points and change them to computer access points, it is simple to do. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? We have a license for the source mobility controller. The price of Aruba Wireless is expensive. I rate the price of Aruba Wireless a two out of five. What other advice do I have? We have four people for the maintenance of the solution. I rate Aruba Wireless a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Intuitive, easy to install, and simple to maintain What is our primary use case? We primarily use the solution for wireless access, for using WiFi and the network, the internet. How has it helped my organization? It's very popular. We've ordered more than 150 units. What is most valuable? It's a really good product. It's really easy to maintain. The AP preconfig with the USB console cable and everything is easy and really useful for the company. The installation is simple. Users have been very pleased with the solution as it offers such a high-speed connection. The network strength is good. It is more intuitive and user-friendly. What needs improvement? I don't have any access in the Aruba dashboard. I need more access. I only install the hardware and the software part for the client. However, there are no admin privileges, which is an issue. You need to contact them and make a special request. They should allow everybody to fiddle with their settings if they bought the solution. For how long have I used the solution? I've used the solution for the past six months. What do I think about the stability of the solution? We haven't had any performance issues. The solution is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The scalability is pretty good. You can expand it by using Aruba Switches. We have about 700 users on the solution at this point. How are customer service and support? I've never had any reason to reach out to technical support. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I previously used Meraki. Aruba has better network speed. Also, in Meraki, when we make changes, we need to refresh the dashboard. With Aruba, it's one click and we can regulate and refresh the dashboard. It's much easier. How was the initial setup? The solution is simple to install. It's not overly difficult or complex. For half of the preconfig process, it might only take 15 minutes. Then, there might be one and a half hours for testing, to fix the access IDs and other access points to match everything in the data center. We only need two people to install and set up the solution. What about the implementation team? I deploy the solution for our clients. What was our ROI? We have seen a positive ROI. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I don't handle the licensing aspect of the solution. It is likely more expensive than Meraki since Meraki just has a dashboard. Aruba has a little bit more on offer. You do have to purchase the software and hardware separately. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We did not consider any other options before choosing Aruba. What other advice do I have? We have a partnership with Aruba. Overall, it's a good solution, and we are happy with it. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2022-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A stable solution with a clear and easy setup process What is our primary use case? Our company uses the solution to provide wireless service for our clients. There are less than 100 users of the solution across clients. What is most valuable? The solution provides a clear path to instant wireless. What needs improvement? The solution needs to add features and enhance security. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is very stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable. How are customer service and support? The solution provides separate support lines for distributors and vendor specialists. I rate technical support a ten out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Our company has been a partner of the solution for the last ten years. How was the initial setup? The setup is easy and normally it goes smoothly. What about the implementation team? We partnered with a certified specialist for implementation. Two in-house engineers handle all maintenance. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We also work with Cisco products. What other advice do I have? I recommend using the solution and rate it a ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2022-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Provides wireless controller and access points, and technical support is quick to respond What is our primary use case? We have 150 clients who are using this solution. The solution is deployed on-premises. What is most valuable? The wireless controller and access points are valuable features. What needs improvement? The console is difficult to use. The firewall settings could be improved. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with Aruba Wireless for two years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It's a stable solution. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The scalability is okay. How are customer service and support? We had some complications with the controllers, so we received help from technical support when we couldn't find any tutorials online. I would rate technical support as five out of five. They're very fast. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We have also used Cisco. Aruba's database is better compared to Cisco. We chose Aruba because the pricing is better. How was the initial setup? Setup is straightforward. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Aruba is less expensive than Cisco. What other advice do I have? I would rate this solution as nine out of ten. Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to manage, reliable, and offers lots of features What is our primary use case? The use case is basically for wireless authentication. We are also using Aruba clear path policy manager and we are providing our customers with free WiFi. We have our retail customers, where we give them free WiFi. What is most valuable? Their technological improvements and innovations are always great. They are up to market level. They’re always upgrading to whatever the latest technology is. They are a bit of a monopoly solution. It offers an easy initial setup. The solution is pretty stable. There are so many features. Even we are also not using the complete functionalities and features of Aruba. We need to explore more. What needs improvement? There are some issues we occasionally have. However, they are easily remedied. Recently, HP acquired Aruba. There have been some changes in the licensing form. Platforms are changing. These kinds of things are slowly happening. However, it is not a problem. The issue is that the delivery timelines have increased. That is not only for Aruba, even for all the partners; it is increased. That is something which they need to improve. The hardware takes too long to be delivered. For how long have I used the solution? I’ve been using the solution for seven years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution is pretty stable. There are some issues; however, it’s all pretty fixable. For the most part, it doesn’t crash or freeze. It’s reliable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have about 4,500 people on the solution. Everyone at all levels of the company uses it. The solution is scalable. We started pretty small and we were able to grow as required. The number of people and the number of retail stores increase yearly. How are customer service and support? We pay our partners for technical support. They handle everything. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We used to use Ruckus. With Ruckus, we were in on the initial stage. We were facing a lot of issues depending on the management. With Aruba, we did a POC, and we were satisfied with that. That's why we moved to them. How was the initial setup? The solution is simple to set up. The configuration and everything it is pretty straightforward. We are using Aruba’s central console to manage the wireless. There are no complications, actually. On the initial level, it took two months to complete the complete projects and everything. In terms of maintenance, we are paying our partner for an AMC annual maintenance contract. We are paying yearly, and they are just maintaining our network. They're managing everything. We have around 20 people working on their team to support us. What about the implementation team? We have a partner who is working on this with us, and they are the ones implementing the solution. They're managing our infrastructure also. What was our ROI? We are not calculating any kind of ROI as it's an infrastructure solution and therefore, we cannot calculate any kind of ROI here. It's used for the basic infrastructure. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? We pay a yearly licensing fee. I’m not sure of the exact cost. We are negotiating our pricing and can do so on a global level. When we were comparing it to others, we found it to be reasonably priced. What other advice do I have? We’re end-users and work with Aruba partners. This is an in-house solution and we use the latest version. I’d rate the solution nine out of ten. For new users, Aruba can be a good solution. The hardware portfolio is great. They have instant access points for small-scale businesses to medium size and even large businesses. They have all kinds of portfolios in their hardware catalog. Even for COVID times, they also introduce access points for the work from home. These kinds of things are there already in their portfolio. When we are plugging in their stack, we can leverage Aruba Central, Aruba Wireless, Aruba Switches, et cetera. It's easy to manage. Everything is managed under a central console. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use? Amazon Web Services (AWS) Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple to install, reasonably priced, and helpful technical support What is our primary use case? I've been a consultant for six years. What is most valuable? Aruba is easier than Juniper. What needs improvement? The stability and management could be improved. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with Aruba Wireless for five years. We are currently working with Aruba Wireless but will be changing to Juniper later this year. What do I think about the stability of the solution? When it comes to stability, Cisco is number one. Aruba and Juniper are similar. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is a scalable solution. How are customer service and support? Technical support is good. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I have been working with Juniper WLC Series for one year. We plan to implement Juniper next month. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is very easy. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The pricing is fine. Cisco is more expensive than Aruba or Juniper. Aruba has pricing for a Virtual license with a VLAN package. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We decided to change to Juniper because it looked right, and because of the easy management. What other advice do I have? I would rate Aruba Wireless a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A wireless networking solution with a useful analytics feature, but the price could be better What is our primary use case? We are part of a conglomerate on the island. We provide this solution to all our different divisions, including the shopping malls. We are the technology division of the group. So, we've been assisting the group in their implementation across sectors. What is most valuable? I like the analytics feature. What needs improvement? The price could be better. In the next release, I would like to have more analytics features. For how long have I used the solution? We have been using Aruba Wireless for the past five years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is a stable solution. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Scalability depends on the model. What about the implementation team? Our in-house team did the implementation. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The price could be better. Competitors offer more features for a similar cost. What other advice do I have? On a scale from one to ten, I would give Aruba Wireless a six. I rated Aruba Wireless six because the analytics part seems to depend on third-party software applications and because of their pricing. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Handles 10,000 users with ease and is easy to configure on-premises What is our primary use case? Our company has a conference center and we use the solution for all our conferencing needs. How has it helped my organization? The solution has been helpful in improving the way our company functions. What is most valuable? The solution is easy to configure on-premise. We always got complaints about support for our prior solution so handling configuration in-house is easier. What needs improvement? Configuration could be made easier with more bandwidth than they offer at the moment. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using the solution for three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The solution's stability is good. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is very flexible and scalable. We have about 10,000 users and are at about 50% of maximum capacity. How are customer service and support? We used to contract with outside, local vendors for technical support, but found them picky about their ability to respond. We now handle support on-premise. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? Our company uses a few solutions for our conferencing needs including this solution and Ruckus Wireless. We added Aruba because we expanded and needed two solutions. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was easy compared to other solutions. We have two staff members who maintain the solution. What about the implementation team? We hired a third party for setup and it took about four months. I rate the setup experience an eight out of ten. What was our ROI? We have received a good return on investment. I would rate our ROI a six out of ten. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Licensing for the solution is based on number of users. There was also an initial setup fee, but I don't have those details. Which other solutions did I evaluate? Our company looked at a few other options, but chose Aruba based on recommendations from other large businesses that compare in size/scope to ours. What other advice do I have? I rate this solution an eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's cost-effective but the signal strength isn't strong compared to some competitors. What is our primary use case? I have implemented Aruba for a few small customers. What is most valuable? Price is one of the most important factors. We have a solution that's reasonably cost-effective when balanced against all the areas we need to cover. What needs improvement? Aruba doesn't match some competitors in wireless signal strength. It isn't in the same class as Cisco Meraki, so I would use Cisco Meraki in situations where I need to cover a large open space. Meraki has more powerful signals going out. Coverage and penetration have been the biggest disappointments. You should be able to connect to a visible Wifi access point. Often, people 20 meters away from an Aruba external access point need to move closer to get into the coverage radius. For how long have I used the solution? I have used Aruba for the past couple of years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Aruba is scalable. I'm not doing dealing with the management or licensing, so I'm not aware of the costs compared to some other products. How are customer service and support? I would be using it through a third party, so I wouldn't go to Aruba for support directly. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I rate Cisco Meraki higher than most others I've used in the same price range. Ruckus is stable, but it can be difficult to implement an external Wifi connection without some kind of problem with the cabling or something else. Aruba is in roughly the same class as Ubiquiti, which carries no licenses that I'm aware of. Ruckus is an excellent product to use for local government clients when I'm not planning to go back there. Plus, it has the advantage of being an HP-branded product. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? All wireless solutions are relatively pricey in my experience. The cost of a Wifi access point is only part of it. The implementation cost is bigger. I'm paying just over €200 for an additional internal access point. An external access point costs us €676 plus VAT, so that's about €840 for an external AP. What other advice do I have? I rate Aruba Wireless about six out of 10. When planning for the cost of a project, you consider the price of different products, including operational and implementation costs, and make a judgment call. It's different if you have a portal. If you need to invest in a portal, it's difficult to transition away from that portal's brand. For example, if I have Ruckus access points in certain buildings and a Ruckus gateway handling all of those, I'm probably going to stick with Ruckus for any additional Wifi points. I'm not going to deviate from that. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple to install, easy to use, and cost-effective What is our primary use case? Aruba is part our our network infrastructure. What is most valuable? The most valuable features are ease of use, a simple management interface, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and simple installation. The web-based GUI is much simpler to use than similar products by Cisco. What needs improvement? Because it's cloud-based, it takes time for the floor maps and the heat map to load. I understand the reason for this but it would be nice if once you click on the flop map, instead of waiting sometimes 20 or 30 seconds, it would come up a lot quicker. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with the Aruba Wireless cloud service for between a year and eighteen months. It's fairly new but I work on it every day. What do I think about the stability of the solution? This is the most stable wireless product that we have had. We have only had similar products by Cisco but we've had a lot of problems with them. Our partners have come out to look at them, as well as remote services, and they've told us that "everything is fine". However, we have to reboot APs here and there at all of our sites. Once we implemented the Aruba solution, we've not had those problems since. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? We have nine remote sites right now, around the world, with multiple access points per site. Some sites have two or three access points, whereas others have between 25 and 30, depending on how large the site is. In total, we have 147 access points. We have a data network that we use, and we also have a guest network. ADF authentication logs into the data network and the guest network is open. It's pretty simple to scale. We had a building and a site that we decommissioned, so we have between nine and eleven spare APs floating around. All you have to do is plug them into the network using the right port, give them a name, and they come online. After that, you assign a foundation license to them and overall, it couldn't be simpler. With the spares and backups we have, should we need to scale, and we always do, it's easy. How are customer service and support? The technical support is good. They know what they're doing although the biggest problem that I have with them is their accents. You open up a ticket and I have nothing against the people, but it always routes to India. We open a support case and they're very difficult to understand. Not all of them, but a lot of them are. As such, we've had some problems communicating and we've had to use text messages to compensate for the accents. Otherwise, their technical skills are top-notch. Another thing that I'll say about their tech support is that it's easy to get in and have a ticket assigned, which gets the ball rolling when we have a problem. With Cisco, it sometimes took days to get an engineer assigned. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I also have experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers and a little bit with the Meraki line of networking equipment. We were primarily running Cisco products at one time. However, we pulled out the Cisco devices because they were too complicated and too expensive. We bought out another company that is currently using Aruba wireless LAN controllers. However, we're getting rid of that system and moving them to the cloud. The reliability of Aruba products is better and the technical support from Aruba is more responsive. Cisco is good but there's much better competition out there. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is very easy. Once the cloud is set up, you assign each AP a license through the web portal. You plug it in, make sure it's in a port that's configured for our Wi-Fi network, and it works. It's a three or four-step process and it's very simple to do. What about the implementation team? Maintenance, such as deploying updates, can be done using a single person. I do all of it for our company and we have 147 access points, worldwide. Doing an upgrade involves two clicks, and it can be done within 15 minutes. This can be compared to Cisco, where you had to pre-stage everything. It was painful and it took me four hours to complete. What was our ROI? This is by far the best investment that we've made in a long time. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Aruba Wireless is much cheaper than our previous solution by Cisco. It is a significant saving, measured in thousands of dollars per year. Which other solutions did I evaluate? We looked at Fortinet, Aruba, and several other vendors. Ultimately, we found that Aruba was by far the best. What other advice do I have? We authenticate through Aruba ClearPass, which is the TACACS server that we use. This is a product that I recommend and especially if you're with Cisco, I suggest switching. Cisco just makes things complex. They are simplifying things with Meraki, which is something that I understand because I've been in the IT industry for a long time. With the company scaling back, I'm doing the job of three or four people and with this in mind, it's important to go with simplicity. Cisco, for some odd reason, just cannot keep it simple. It has to be complicated, even when it comes to their documentation. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly stable and scalable enterprise-level wireless networking solution What is our primary use case? We use it to manage a substantial number of access points for our clients, ensuring reliable and secure wireless connectivity across their properties, including indoor and outdoor spaces. It helps streamline operations, and we are actively engaged in consulting and expanding our services in this regard. What is most valuable? It is highly stable and user-friendly. It provides excellent performance and security through the use of available features and policies, reducing the reliance on external firewall configurations while ensuring a secure and reliable network environment. What needs improvement? It would be helpful if they would release training materials and updates to enhance their offerings. When it comes to switching, there can be occasional variations, such as with the cooler switches. Also, there might be technical issues with the code that could lead to variations in performance. To enhance the system, more work on integration would be beneficial. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with it for four years now. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I am highly satisfied with its stability capabilities. I would rate it nine out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It provides good scalability abilities. How are customer service and support? Its support services are satisfactory. How was the initial setup? The initial setup was easy. What about the implementation team? The deployment process can vary significantly based on the number of access points and the controller. When you're dealing with a large number of access points connected to a controller, it's important to monitor the synchronization process, which can take some time. Fortunately, there are features integrated into both the Access Point and the controller to help manage this process more effectively, help streamline the deployment process, and ensure it runs smoothly. It typically takes around two to three days for changes to become fully effective in the live customer environment. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It comes with a relatively higher price tag, but it's essential to assess the value it brings to the market because it actively competes with other players in the industry and dedicates efforts to offer competitive devices. What other advice do I have? The product is known for its high quality and reliability, fulfilling its intended purpose effectively, which positions it as a practical and worthwhile option. Overall, I would rate it ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A cost-effective and highly scalable wireless networking that provides user-friendly interface and stability What is our primary use case? The primary use is for facilitating client communication. What is most valuable? Its graphical user interface is designed to be user-friendly, making work more efficient. What needs improvement? There has been a recent decrease in the level of support. When issues arise, we often require additional support, and this aspect should be enhanced. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using it for more than three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? If there is a controller in place, I would rate its stability abilities at around eight out of ten, as it tends to be quite stable. However, if it's a controller-less setup, using clusters of access points only, I would rate it lower, around six to seven out of ten. The stability tends to vary, especially when there's no central controller, which can make the configuration and management more challenging. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? There are around two to three thousand users who rely on wireless connections for their daily work. It demonstrates excellent scalability, and I would rate it around nine out of ten. How are customer service and support? I have noticed a decline in performance over the past two years, and I've been working with it for almost four years. The initial two years were quite satisfactory, but the performance has deteriorated since then. I would rate it six out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I have experience using Cisco, HP Comware, Commvault, Palo Alto, and Fortinet. How was the initial setup? The initial setup process for these access points tends to be time-consuming. While other products can start up in as little as ten to fifteen minutes, these access points take longer to get going. They are relatively stable once configured. We've noticed that they can remain stable for a year or even longer initially. What about the implementation team? When it comes to installing access points, especially the IAPs, I've encountered some issues. These access points don't always remain stable, particularly during reboots or configuration changes. Even when I've configured ten access points, there's no guarantee that they will consistently come back online and perform as expected after a reboot or network interruption. This is a concern I'd like to highlight, and I believe the team should work on improving the stability of these access points. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It offers a lower cost compared to other products, which is a significant advantage. I would rate it eight out of ten. What other advice do I have? I would recommend it due to its affordability, which stands out compared to other products. In terms of overall performance and management, I would rate it an eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2023-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Offers centralized management of APs and switches What is most valuable? The tool's most valuable feature is Aruba Central, which offers centralized management. You can manage its switches, APs, and data access. It is easy to manage the entire switches and APs. The solution is the best in terms of security and manageability. What needs improvement? Our customers ask for a security portfolio, which the tool doesn't have. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with the product for three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I rate Aruba Wireless' stability a nine out of ten. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable. My territory has at least 70-80 customers. How was the initial setup? The tool's deployment is easy. Its deployment depends on the network type and scope of work. Simple scenarios can be completed in a week. Complex networks take two to three months to complete. What other advice do I have? Our customers who use Aruba Wireless are very much happy. We have a pre-sales team that helps us with solution design, POCs, installation, and implementation. Our customers appreciate this kind of support. I rate it a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's a reliable, affordable solution for small and medium-sized companies What is our primary use case? Our team handles the Aruba controller. We have four senior and two junior engineers. What is most valuable? AirWave is a valuable feature. What needs improvement? We're using the Aruba Sensor, but sometimes the sensor isn't talking to AirWave or the AP. If something happens, we need to receive an email directly from the sensor, but the controller doesn't know. If there's something like the high channel utilization from the sensor we send to the controller, the controller can change the channel because they're all in the same environment. Also, the controller can not do active/standby mode. It only works in active/active. I haven't seen any option for active/standby because we want to put one in the backup center. However, with the active/active mode, the traffic must go to the primary and the backup center. I would like it if Aruba had a mobile app so I wouldn't need to log in on my laptop. They should also simplify the solution, so there aren't so many layers. It would be nice if the solution double-checked your configurations. For example, it could warn you if a configuration change in one layer conflicts with your current settings. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Aruba Wireless since 2018. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Aruba is stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Aruba is pretty scalable. How are customer service and support? I've called Aruba support directly for several tickets. It is quite good most of the time. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I work with Cisco and Aruba. We are more familiar with Cisco because we've been using it for more than 15 years. It is stable and available in active/standby. We can put one in the backup dial center and one in the primary dial center. Cisco's controller is also stable, and they're using DNA to monitor. It sends us an alert if something happens and tells us what caused the problem. It can identify the root cause and solution. How was the initial setup? Deploying Aruba is somewhat complex. There are many layers. It's easy to make mistakes because the same setting will appear in different layers. Various parts of large buildings can have different settings. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? We don't like the subscription model. We need to adjust our budget every time we renew the license. What other advice do I have? I rate Aruba Wireless eight out of 10. I would recommend it to a small or medium-sized company. It depends on your budget because Aruba is slightly cheaper than Cisco. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2022-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very complete with a good portable and easy expansion capabilities What is our primary use case? We primarily use the solution for access points. What is most valuable? The solution is very complete. The portal has been very helpful for us. It's easy to set up the solution. We have found the product to be stable. It's scalable. What needs improvement? They need to increase the number of routers on the controller. The VSSIP needs to have at least 25 access points. I just need them to increase the access points without the controller. Other than that, it has everything we need, and we do not need any new features. The downside is right now there is a shortage of hardware. It's hard to acquire switches and access points. For how long have I used the solution? I started using the solution one year ago. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The solution is scalable. We have ten people using the solution right now. How are customer service and support? I've never called technical support. I haven't needed any assistance so far. Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I've also used Juniper. How was the initial setup? The product has been very easy to set up. It's straightforward to implement. It did not become overly complex. Under ten access points only takes about five minutes to set up. We only need one person to manage the solution. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It is free to use. It is open source. We do not have to pay for a license. What other advice do I have? We're an Aruba partner. We are using version 11. In 2022, it might be now version 12. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reliable and provides good signal strength and controller features What is our primary use case? We're upgrading from version 9 to version 10, but I'm satisfied with the new proposed upgrade. The solution is deployed on-premises. What is most valuable? Aruba Wireless is reliable, and the signal strength is pretty good. The controller has good features. What needs improvement? I want to have a virtual controller, so I would like to see integration with other vendors of the LAN network. We need security features to recognize the traffic source and to apply Zero Trust security. For how long have I used the solution? I have used this solution for nine years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The stability is excellent. I would rate it as nine out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I would rate the scalability as eight out of ten. We have multiple canvases and sites, so it's easy to scale up and across the same controller within the same enterprise network. When we add new access points, there is a limitation in the virtual appliance, but it's not that bad. How are customer service and support? Technical support in Aruba is very good. It's better than other solutions' support. I would rate technical support as eight out of ten. What about the implementation team? Deployment was done through a third party. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The price is reasonable. I would rate the cost as 8 out of 10. What other advice do I have? I would rate the solution as nine out of ten. We made an evaluation between Aruba and other vendors, and we've seen the Gartner Magic Quadrant report for Aruba. Aruba has employed a lot of experience and vision in their product, which is why it's better than others. My advice is to have a professional survey with the best used tools for the survey and an excellent design. I think that's the most important. The sizing and dimensioning have to be done well from the beginning. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly scalable, excellent price point, with good control What is most valuable? I have found the most valuable features are the new Wi-Fi six technology and it also integrates with triple-A solutions. It has good bandwidth and virtual control. What needs improvement? I would like to see the management improve. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Aruba Wireless for the past two to three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The stability is excellent and ranks a nine on a scale of one to ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? The scalability is very high with Aruba Wireless. How are customer service and support? Technical support is very helpful and response time is good. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I have used all three solutions Aruba Wireless, Cisco, and Ruckus. How was the initial setup? The initial setup is straightforward and easy to set up. Simply plug and play and it will automatically block calls. You can change it every Friday or by favorites. What about the implementation team? The setup is generally in-house and we support it. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? When you look at the price it is a higher price than Cisco. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I have used all three and Cisco is more complicated than Aruba Wireless. What other advice do I have? I would rate Aruba Wireless an eight on a scale of one to ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? Public Cloud If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use? Other Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner/Integrator
Date published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from User-friendly controller, highly stable, and good support What is our primary use case? We are using Aruba Wireless for land ports for customs. The inspection guides use the solution while walking around with tablets. What is most valuable? The most valuable feature of Aruba Wireless is the controller. It is easy to use. What needs improvement? We have an issue with the integration of Aruba Wireless with our LDAP servers. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Aruba Wireless for approximately six years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? I rate the stability of Aruba Wireless a ten out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Aruba Wireless is a scalable solution. We have approximately 200 users using this solution. I rate the scalability of Aruba Wireless a nine out of ten. How are customer service and support? The support is good. However, they sometimes take some time to respond. I rate the support from Aruba Wireless a seven out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I have previously used Cisco and Huawei solutions. The major difference with Huawei is it provides one single platform for the management of all of your features. How was the initial setup? The initial setup of Aruba Wireless is of a medium level of difficulty. However, it is not simple to configure. It took approximately one month to deploy. We installed the devices everywhere on-premise and had the field engineer from Aruba Wireless first power up all the access points. We then tried to integrate it with the LDAP, but they found some problems. They had to change it with another system for it to work. I rate the initial setup of Aruba Wireless a five out of ten. What about the implementation team? Two of our engineers had help from the two Aruba Wireless engineers for the implementation of Aruba Wireless. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Aruba Wireless is the best for the price. Aruba Wireless is the least expensive, the second is Huawei, and the most expensive is Cisco. For every device, you need to get a license which is charged separately to add to the control for Aruba Wireless. I rate the price of Aruba Wireless a nine out of ten. What other advice do I have? There is no maintenance required for the solution. I recommend others who want to use Aruba Wireless should first determine the integration of which server they want. There can be some issues with devices that they connect to the switches. I rate Aruba Wireless a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00-05:00

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