Aruba Instant On Access Points Reviews

Most of my clients use them for indoor Wi-Fi access, but I also have some experience with outdoor deployments and public-facing setups. We've also worked with Cisco Meraki for similar scenarios.

It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our clients. And the other thing is, the roaming is also quite good.

And I personally like the setup process. It's incredibly easy, even without a router. You can directly connect to an ISP, which is a big plus for small businesses. For larger companies, using a firewall is still preferred. Setting up the SSID was a breeze, too.

When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy. We've also encountered some issues with narrowcasting systems.

I do have some experience with Aruba Instant On Acess Points. It's quite user-friendly.

I have been working with this product for four years now. 

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. 

I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. 

I also have outdoor appliances and uses for outdoor access points. It's mostly Wi-Fi access points indoors, but few are outdoor. Few of them are public-facing experts. We have some experience with Cisco Meraki and Fortinet.

The initial setup is truly straightforward. 

The solution can be deployed both on-premises and cloud. I prefer cloud deployments for the management advantages.

The deployment time depends on the company size. For smaller setups with 20-40 workstations, it takes about 2-3 hours. 

Larger ones might take a day with pre-configured access points. But it's still very quick, and we've even had a small client done in just one hour.

The lack of subscription fees and ease of setup contribute significantly to the value proposition. We're still evaluating Ruckus to compare, but so far, Aruba Instant On seems to offer a good return on investment.

We don't have to pay subscription fees for the cloud solution, which is a major advantage.

I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises or departments.

My clients appreciate how Aruba seamlessly integrates their switches with their phones. With a variety of switches in their setup, they find that Aruba's online monitoring tools and configuration options for applications effectively manage most of their requirements, all while keeping the process straightforward and user-friendly.

We are looking for an update such as a firewall that consolidates and streamlines the management of multiple elements into a single, simplified interface. It would provide a unified view of our network, covering switches, phones, and financial transactions.  The convenience of controlling everything from your mobile device is a notable advantage, but it's important to note that some advanced features are not available through the mobile application. For more complex network setups, such as data centers, or for greater capabilities and options, you might need to consider other solutions like Cisco or Aruba switches. The limited functionality of the mobile app restricts its use primarily to small and medium-sized setups, making it less suitable for enterprise-level solutions.

I have been working with it for three years.

We did not have any issues with it. I would rate its stability capabilities ten out of ten.

It is quite efficient, allowing you to handle around seven or eight devices.

We did not have the need to contact customer support.

Previously, we used UniFi, but we switched to Aruba because UniFi required a controller on mobile devices for managing the network. Once the controller was set up, troubleshooting or making changes became challenging. This issue prompted us to make the switch to Aruba, as it provides a more straightforward solution in our area. Aruba devices automatically connect and function without the need for complex controls.

The initial setup is easy and it only involves creating an account.

Deployment is swift, typically taking only six to fifteen minutes for a solution designed for office use. This efficiency is due to the fact that everything operates through the mobile application.

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for low or indoor coverage. We use it in our factory.

It has made maintenance very easy, and we don't have to do too much maintenance on it. We don't have large maintenance windows. 

It's very easy to maintain. Maintenance tasks go very smoothly. The monitoring if very good.

The configuration is very simple. 

Overall, it works very well. 

It is easy to set it up initially.

There is nothing on my mind that stands out as something that needs improvement. 

It can be a little bit expensive. 

While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations.

I've used the solution for about two years. 

It is stable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn;t crash or freeze. 

The solution is scalable. It has some limitations, however, for the most part, you can expand it well. 

I'd rate the scalability seven out of ten.

We have about 200 people using the solution at one location and another 15 at another. 

I've never escalated questions to technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they would be. 

The initial setup is very easy and straightforward.  

It took me two hours to handle the entire setup. 

The maintenance is minimal and very easy.

I was able to set up the solution myself. I did not need outside assistance. 

The pricing can be a bit high and we'd like it to be lower. 

I work with the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. It's a good device. However, we'd like more scalability.

I'd recommend the solution to others.

We use the solution in a little medicine department with about 15 to 20 people. They arrive on their computer and work very well. We have never had a problem with the solution. It is deployed on the private cloud.

The solution can be more integrated with other brands.

We have been using the solution for approximately five years and are currently using Access Point 200-Series and 300-Series Instant A.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable, and approximately 15 to 20 people use it.

We have had a good experience with customer service and support. I rate them a ten out of ten.

Positive

We previously used Cisco and D-link, but we switched because this solution was a good alternative.

The initial setup is easy. However, it may be because the people who sold it to us made the initial configuration. Deployment took two days.

We implemented it through a vendor team.

I rate licensing costs an eight out of ten.

I rate the solution nine out of ten. The solution is good but can be improved by allowing integration with other brands.

It's a wireless WAN solution.

The Virtual Controller feature is great.

It is a flexible solution. You do not have to purchase a separate wireless controller. You can use, for example, only the access point.

The initial setup is very simple. 

It's stable and reliable. 

We really like that the solution offers the ability to do a cluster. One AP can act as a master controller. If that AP goes down, another in the cluster can take over. It allows for an effective failover scenario.

We've had some small issues with stability in terms of replacing the real controller. 

It's only suitable for smaller offices. It doesn't scale well.

They could be more flexible with pricing and lower costs. 

It would be ideal if they could reduce the time to failover. 

I've been using the solution for maybe two years. 

The stability is great. I would rate it eight out of ten in terms of reliability. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

It is not a very scalable product. It's great for small offices, not big organizations.

We have maybe 300 users at this time.

We've never dealt with Aruba technical support yet. 

It's easy to set up and implement. It's not overly complex. 

We have two or three admins that can assist with any deployment or maintenance tasks. One admin can easily manage 16 APs for 300 users. 

The cost of the solution can be a bit high. There are options from China that you can get for a lower cost. I'd rate the affordability a two out of five. 

We've compared the solution to Cisco Meraki. 

We're partners with Aruba and HP.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. We've been happy with the overall capabilities. 

I have installed Aruba Instant On Access Points in a place where the WiFi works better on my site.

When an error or alert happens, I receive it in the application. I do not have to be there to know if something is wrong.

I would like to see a feature that blocks, increases, or decreases bandwidth capacity for devices. 

I have been working with Aruba Instant On Access Points for over a year now.

The stability is good.

We have between thirty and forty people currently using it.

Technical support is good and I have not had any issues at all.

I would rate Aruba Instant On Access Points a ten out of ten. It works perfectly and I think it is the best solution.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is used to access a network.

The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On Access Points is they are easy to manage.

I have used Aruba Instant On Access Points within the last 12 months.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is stable. It's using the same radio elements of Omni antennas that most of the enterprise-grade solutions are using, but the intelligence is a little less.

Aruba Instant On Access Points is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions.

If your initiative is WiFi first or if you have a WiFi first initiative, wouldn't use this solution. I'd choose the tumultuous enterprise-grade solutions.

The implementation of the Aruba Instant On Access Points is simple and flexible for smaller environments.

The price of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable. They are competitively priced. I've even used it in my home at one time because of the low price.

My advice to others looking to purchase Aruba Instant On Access Points is it does not matter what access point you purchase. Most of them are within the specifications and the standards of the IEEE nowadays. Look at your infrastructure first. Make sure layer one of your infrastructure, is in good shape because if not, you can buy a $10,000.00 access point and it's not going to do anything for you. If you don't have sufficient infrastructure with the correct bandwidth and your backend support from your routers and switches. If they're not robust, then spending good money on a robust wireless solution is worthless.

I rate Aruba Instant On Access Points a seven out of ten.

We mostly use it for offices.

Its price is fair, and you get many features with it.

Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well.

If anything, its reporting could be improved.

At the moment, I don't see any new features that we really need.

It is stable. 

It is scalable.

Their support is fine.

Its setup is very easy.

Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle. 

It is a very good solution. I would recommend it to others, but it has its own use case. I can't use it everywhere. It is not suitable for a big site.

I would rate it a nine out of 10.