Aruba Instant On Switches Reviews

We use Aruba Instant On Switches for general communication, sending files, and going to the internet.

You can only put one VLAN on the AP in the Instant On model, but you can put many VLANs on the AP in the price model. You can only use one network on the Instant On AP. You cannot use many VLANs, like VLAN 10, VLAN 20, VLAN 30, and VLAN 100 on Aruba Instant On AP.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for one year.

Aruba Instant On Switches is a stable solution.

Around 80 users are using Aruba Instant On Switches in our organization.

The solution’s initial setup is very easy, and can be done by a non-IT person.

The solution can be implemented in five minutes.

Aruba Instant On Switches is cheaper than Cisco and expensive compared to some Chinese brand products.

Just one person is needed for the solution’s maintenance. I would recommend Aruba Instant On Switches to other users as the best option for their wireless communication.

Overall, I rate Aruba Instant On Switches ten out of ten.

Regarding the product, I have dealt with a few use cases involving the replacement of the hardware parts. I don't remember the use cases, but they were linked to software bugs.

The solution's most valuable feature revolves around the fact that we use remote access points for remote work in our company. Aruba's access points can be used to build IPsec tunnels with the main office. The tool has some general features for remote work.

Improvements are required in the product's price. I want it to be cheaper.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for five years. My company has a partnership with Aruba.

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

I have used the solution's technical support. The customer support is very friendly and has skilled engineers.

The product's initial setup phase is very simple.

In terms of the product's deployment phase, if we are talking about an access point, I would say that we set up only one access point, and the other access points are connected to our network. The first access point works as a virtual controller for the setup of other access points.

The value derived from the use of the product revolves around the development area as it is very easy to run it in our environment.

I recommended that our company's customers use switches and access points from Aruba.

We don't use the tool's mobile application.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it because it offers stability and scalability.

Security features for applications in the form of a firewall for access points are good. Other vendors or access points don't offer a firewall.

I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

The solution is mostly managed by a smartphone or a laptop using the internet. The switches can be managed from offline devices. They can be used as regular switches in some corporate networks with all the Layer 2 features.

The solution's most beneficial feature is that you obtain A-class equipment for the lowest price. It is the cheapest solution among enterprise-grade switches.

Some L3 features could be included in the solution.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for around three years.

The solution's deployment is very easy when you use the cloud feature. If you are using local management, it tends to be the regular L2 switches.

The solution can be deployed by one person without requiring many people or resources. Depending on the features you need to configure, the solution's deployment time could take minutes or hours.

The solution is the cheapest A-class switch.

Aruba Instant On Switches is a very good solution. The access points are not very expensive. They have quite good Layer 2 functionalities but lack the Layer 3 features. When you want to deploy some BGP or Layer 3 features, you cannot use them with Aruba Instant On Switches.

The solution has all Layer 2 features and can be used everywhere. The solution is the cheapest and most reliable A-class switch, and it's the best choice for its price. Aruba is a very reliable brand. It stays once you configure it, and you need to make some backup files. If the switch goes down, you just restore it from the backup, and that's all.

I would strongly recommend the solution to other users. Aruba has a great forum where you can get almost all the information. If you are dealing with some troubles, it's 90% info you can find on the forum.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The solution has a simple deployment and zero border.

The solution neither offers advanced features nor security.  It could have an MSP portal version.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches as a partner for 2-3years.

The product is stable.

The solution is suitable for medium- to low customer segmentation because it directly addresses. The Instant portal is not available for MSP management, which would be very useful for MSP companies in managing inbound products like switches or access points. This is crucial because we manage many customers using Instant On products.

More than 20 users are using this solution.

The solution’s scalability is easy.

I rate the solution’s scalability a seven to eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple and takes 15-30 minutes, depending on the sites.

We need to establish hosting, management IP, and uplink on the port. The management is on the cloud and remote.

If you are a company or a startup business, using this one is preferable because it's cheaper, simpler, faster to deploy, and doesn't require many functions.

You don't need the license.

If the company or the customer is a growing enterprise, we change the type of switches.

You need to work as you currently account for assessing the customer before you decide to use Instant On because they may over-expect the R&D feature or expect enterprise features. Its devices cannot supervise it and are only suitable for small to medium businesses. So, if any customer or company wants to grow to the high server, they also need to adjust the type of switches or provide better-advanced features.

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

They could provide additional uplink ports, such as eight instead of four. It will be beneficial for our use case.

We have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for a year.

The product is stable. It works fine once configured.

The product is easy to scale. We can utilize a low-price connector for good scalability.

We rarely contact the technical support team. They provide good services.

Positive

Aruba Instant On Switches is easy to install. It takes half an hour to complete the basic configuration. It requires one executive to define the network and one to configure the device manually.

It is quite easy to maintain from the software point of view. They provide a lifetime warranty and offer free repair of devices.

The product has good pricing. We don't have to pay any maintenance fees.

Aruba Instant On Switches are easy to configure. We utilize them to isolate and secure distinct parts of customer networking efficiently for security reasons. The platform's VLAN functionality has helped us with efficient network management.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

The tool's best part is the commercials. Its pricing is lower compared to other enterprise products. We pitch the product to customers who have budget constraints. Its implementation is plug-and-play. 

Some customers have made complaints about Aruba Instant On Switches' stability. 

I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. 

Aruba Instant On Switches is scalable for SMBs. If you need more scalability, then you need to buy enterprise products. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' support is good. You get a lifetime warranty for enterprise versions. 

Aruba Instant On Switches' has straightforward implementation. It can be completed in one to two days.

Aruba Instant On Switches is not expensive. 

I rate the product a nine out of ten. It offers peace of mind. You don't have to worry about anything after implementation. You can manage it easily with less manpower. 

Aruba Instant On Switches is used to provide network connectivity for organizations that can't afford Cisco solutions.

The best thing about Aruba Instant On Switches is their cost.

The support needs improvement.

I have been using Aruba Instant On Switches for a couple of years.

Aruba Instant On Switches is stable.

The initial setup is straightforward.

We pay an annual licensing fee.

I give Aruba Instant On Switches a nine out of ten.

The maintenance requires four people.

I recommend using Aruba Instant On Switches for organizations that are on a budget and cannot afford Cisco.

Aruba's hardware has advantages over other vendors.

Aruba's management solutions, like Aruba Central are valuable and offer consolidated management for all equipment, switches, and access points, either over the cloud or on-prem.

They should extend the marketing and talk about Aruba's success stories throughout the region.

I have been working with Aruba for around three years, and I use the latest version of the product.

We install wireless solutions such as Cisco and Aruba from the front end.

I rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the scalability of the solution a nine out of ten.

I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. Deployment is very simple. Though it takes a few hours, most of the time is taken up by escalating access points, and not in configuring or deploying the solution.

Aruba is a leader in Wi-Fi solutions. The stability of the system and the unified management solution are some features that Aruba has over other vendors. I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

This is a hardware solution. 

The product has a very nice design. The switches are well-designed and work very easily.

The solution is easy to install. It is easy to mount APs and access points and switches, and it is really easy to configure. The pre-configurations are good.

The dashboard for clients is very nice.

It is very stable. 

We can scale as needed. 

Configuring the switches can take some time. The startup and booting take some time. It's too slow.

We would like to see more documentation. Being more expensive than its competitors, Aruba should include more features, documentation being one of them.

I've used the solution for six months.

We haven't had any issues with the stability or performance. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

The solution is scalable. We can join two Aruba switches together and use many joints and hold up many access points. We can manage maybe 150 access points with two switches. 

We have about 700 users on the product right now. 

I'm not sure if we have plans to increase usage at this point. 

I don't have any experience with technical support. I've never asked for their help. 

We previously used Cisco switches. 

The implementation process is very simple and straightforward. Configuring one access point takes about 15 minutes. It does not take too long to deploy and test.

We only need two people to handle the initial setup.

I am able to implement the solution myself. I don't need any outside help. 

We do sometimes see an ROI.

While I cannot speak to the exact price, it may be a bit more than Meraki.

There are no extra costs beyond the main set price. 

We did look into other options before ultimately choosing Aruba. 

We're partners with Aruba.

We deployed the solution together with Aruba Wireless. 

I'd advise users to try out the product.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple.

The solution is stable.

This product line is very comparable to a Meraki product line with its functionality and its simplicity. to go anything more extensive.

The solution isn’t too scalable. That said, it is effective in what it does.

Room for improvement would be if they consolidated administration from multiple locations.

I’ve been dealing with the solution for probably three or four years.

The solution is stable and reliable with good performance. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn’t crash or freeze.

Typically this is going to be for a small to medium size installation. The scale on this is limited.

It could go up to thousands of people connecting to them concurrently. It's not typical. However, it is capable.

Each access point has a limited number of people that can connect to a radio. Any access point does that. However, scalability is how many access points you can cluster together. That cluster has a defined limit, and that's where your small businesses tend to fit in.

Support is done through the app on your phone. It's so stable I don't know of any TAC cases that have been created from it.

It’s very simple to set up.

It's always up-to-date. As a matter of fact, the administration is I predominantly do it by my cell phone. And you can do a full upgrade of your network off the cell phone. It is not tied to the Aruba Central Cloud. It's isolated from it. That said, I am able to administer it through the internet.

We sell it and integrate and implement it as needed.

I don't know that you'll see much of an ROI calculation for it for the company unless of course, they are managed service providers, and they're using it as a service model. The solution is typically infrastructure related.

The pricing is all-inclusive. When you buy the platform, the hardware, whether it's an Instant On access point or Instant On switch line, whatever, you get all the licensing that you need.

I’d rate the solution a ten out of ten.