Aruba Networks Wireless WAN Reviews

The solution has many use cases, so we use it for warehouses, factories, and offices. Also, I've been using it in many different places.

Feature-wise, the solution's cloud is quite good despite being expensive.

The scalability can be improved.

The support can be improved, especially in India, since whenever I require support, it takes some time.

I have been using Aruba Networks Wireless WAN for two to three years. I am a partner for the solution.

I rate the scalability not more than seven to eight out of ten.

As of now, I think my deployments are not too big, and it is a maximum of 50 to 60 to date. So, it seems to be okay. I rate the scalability not more than six to seven out of ten.

I mostly deal with medium-sized businesses.

I rate the support not more than seven to eight out of ten. Support is not good.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy, I rate the setup an eight.

The time taken for the deployment is not much. So, it varies from site to site.

It may take not more than two to three days.

On a scale f one to ten, where one point is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing as eight. Cloud licenses are quite expensive.

From the performance perspective, I'm happy with the solution. Also, from the technical side, it seems to be pretty good.

Considering the market in India, there are a lot of other options from which others can buy other than Aruba.

I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.

We use the product as a VPN device for connecting remote offices.

The product has brought significant benefits to our organization. In the event of a controller appliance failure or downtime, the system seamlessly transitions control to any access point acting as a backup controller.

The platform’s most valuable feature is stability.

We do not have direct access to Aruba’s Mesh portal. We have to establish the connection through VMware for the same. They could improve this particular area.

We have been using Aruba Networks Wireless WAN for ten years.

The platform is easy to scale. The scalability process involves adding licenses, particularly for Xfinity. We can extend the connection to the last point without any errors.

We have used Cisco before.

The product installation is not complicated. It takes around two hours to complete the process, including configuring critical security features and upgrading appliances for backup purposes.

The most impactful feature for enhancing network reliability in Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is its exceptional throughput capability, reaching up to 1.3 gigabits per second.

It has an easy-to-understand interface compared to other products. It offers many features for seamless configuration and backup processes.

I rate it a nine out of ten.

In terms of performance, I don't have any issue with Aruba Networks Wireless WAN.

My company wants to use Aruba's SASE solution since we want to move everything into the cloud, and we believe that ArubaOS 10 could also be a part of the process. In general, it is about the roadmap the company wants to follow and not what I want personally.

Sometimes, the configuration part of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN can be complex, and if you fail to understand the product at once, you may not even know about some features that you can apply to your network, and they may go unused. The guidance part of the solution is not clear.

I believe that Aruba has released a new OS called ArubaOS 10. The guidance part of the product regarding what makes it different from others and what its benefits are for users are areas that are not really clear.

I have been using Aruba Networks Wireless WAN for three years. My company has a partnership with Aruba.

It is a stable solution.

There are no issues with the performance or the connection offered by the product. Sometimes, when in our company, we want to trade it with the new access points and use Aruba's RMA process, we have seen the process could be completed in just a day, but there have been occasions where it could take, like, three or four days, meaning there are inconsistencies like that in Aruba's RMA process.

Considering no issues, I believe the product's stability is a nine out of ten.

I don't really have an issue regarding the product's scalability. I rate the product's scalability a seven or eight out of ten.

Around 400 to 500 people in my company use the solution.

Sometimes, the management of the escalation process by the solution's technical support team is too slow. With the highest level of engineering of the product, sometimes, the purpose of the solution is not really relevant to our networks, making it a solution that we can apply to our network at the end of the day. Sometimes, there is some issue that doesn't really get resolved by the technical team, and my company just tolerates it.

I rate the technical support a six out of ten.

Neutral

My company has past experience with Cisco. My company switched from Cisco to Aruba because, at times, if you try to upgrade it using Wi-Fi 6, you would realize that Cisco doesn't support Wi-Fi 6.

The initial setup of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN can be done quickly, and everything functions smoothly.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

The product's deployment phase was completed in about three to four weeks.

I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest ,and ten is the highest.

Cisco, Huawei, and Ruckus were the solutions my company considered during the evaluation phase, but we chose Aruba since it was more cost-friendly than the others.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

We provide this solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

The product gives good stability and concurrency.

The product sometimes hangs during rush hour. For example, if concurrency is 500, it might hang once every 100 times. Similarly, the product is not stackable each time. There's no special box for clustering, while other vendors have that. Clustering can virtually utilize all the switches as one switch, giving customers more scalability.

Finally, it would be better for customers if Aruba provided more license options, like 5-year licenses, for example, and at a lower price. Customers don't like to pay from time to time for service for the product.

I've been providing this product for three years.

Aruba's stability is very good. I rate it a nine out of ten.

I rate Aruba's scalability an eight out of ten.

The warranty is important for us and the replacement time is good.

Because of its GUI, the setup is straightforward. When deploying the product, we must choose the models and do some small design work. For example, if the customer needs 50 to 100 users on the network, I would tell them what Aruba can do. I would also tell them next year what changes might be there, so I give them a few extra products to see if one might be better and recommend one.

Around three to five staff members are enough to maintain the solution. I remotely maintain the product for many of my customers.

The product's price is within range since it has a lower price. It's good for small businesses. Some of our products come with a three-year license.

We usually need some sessions for HPE products. When designing it for the customer, I could guarantee their system would not be down 99% of the time. I could also give them some advantages about why I use HP instead of Cisco, Fortinet, or Juniper, and some comparisons to clarify that. But if I give the customer some time for testing, it gives them confidence that I can test and ensure that this product is good.

I rate the product an eight out of ten since the product is from HPE, and they've used telecom before, so it is competitive. Anyone can use the solution without any problems. Likewise, the price and the service are very good.

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is very stable and reliable. In the solution, the first part is obviously its security part because security is what is concerning in any Wi-Fi situation. In the aforementioned scenario, Aruba Wi-Fi solutions are very secure. They have some Triple DES or whatever security standards are there. So, corporate people are comfortable using Aruba Wi-Fi, especially in any enterprise or SMB segment.

The price for the license could be a bit improved since it is the only area with an issue.

I have experience using Aruba Networks Wireless WAN for years. I used to supply Aruba even before HP acquired Aruba. So, I used to supply it from eight to ten years ago.

Aruba is a very stable system.

Most of the enterprise customers, big names, buy it without giving any second thoughts.

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

I'm not aware of its scalability, but I have seen that a big complex, maybe a 14 to 15-story or 20-story building, can be covered up. Many hotels are covering it up. Also, they have around 10,000 users. Aruba Wi-Fi is very good.

Though not all are my customers, I am aware that many of the big hotels, like Marriot, work using Aruba. Few of the five-star hotels in and around Bombay.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Though I am not aware of the customer support, I am assuming it will be as per HP standards, which is quite good.

The initial setup of the solution is simple, and the setup is as per industry standards. Hence, everybody has to follow the setup phase.

Regarding the time needed for deployment, the survey takes time, first of all. Then, you have to set up the Wi-Fi. Actually, if you talk about the installation part, installation takes time because different rooms and false ceilings are there, and so the installation of Wi-Fi takes time. Once the installation is done, the setting up of the Wi-Fi takes maybe a couple of hours. In short, the installation takes more time since it's more on the infrastructure side.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

Aruba has an annual subscription, and they have three years and five years costs. People generally take the three years' cost. It has to be taken because, basically, licenses are needed more from the security perspective, nothing else.

It is expensive, but it is also very competitive. So I wouldn't say it is very high on the price. It can compete with many, many local players as well as equivalent players.

I rate the pricing a seven or eight on a scale of one to ten, where ten is the highest and one is the cheapest.

Aruba has a very good reputation. Aruba products are very stable, and they give regular updates. Whatever Aruba has mentioned in their literature, regarding their bandwidth, etcetera, is correct. One can rely on what they write in their literature.

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it. In the Wi-Fi space, Aruba is an extremely good product.

For Aruba's software and hardware, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

We are a system integrator, and we provide solutions to our customers. Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is a solution that we offer to our customers. It provides wireless connectivity and has several features.

The main reasons our clients choose Aruba Networks are its strong server performance and competitive pricing. Additionally, Aruba's customer support is prompt and helpful. These are the main factors that influence our choice of Aruba Networks.

Aruba makes quite a lot of business for my company and its stability is quite good. There is no need to constantly maintain/support our customers.

The site survey tool is fantastic and saved us a lot of time in the early stage.

Configuration User Interface could be enhanced further to easy to understand what kind of effects will be.

We have been working with Aruba Networks for more than ten years.

Generally, there aren't many problems with stability. It was good. Sometimes there could be configuration issues caused by users when they try to update or check the system.

I would rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

It is a scalable solution. Most of our clients are small to medium-sized businesses, and all are satisfied its scalability if they need to upgrade.

Aruba's customer support is prompt and helpful.

Positive

We previously used Fortinet and switched because our customer decided to use their solution.

The installation process was easy. Our engineers have extensive experience with Aruba Networks, so they are familiar with it and can handle any installation requirements.

Moreover, only two people are required for the maintenance of this solution. 

The deployment process depends on the customer's requirements. So, the deployment time may vary. Generally, the deployment process might take several days. Two people were enough for the deployment. 

I would rate the pricing model a three out of ten, with one being very cheap and ten being very expensive. We got a yearly license. 

The additional costs depend on the specific case and situation. There might be different costs.

We evaluated solutions from Cisco, Extreme, and Fortinet.

I would definitely recommend it.

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

Our company uses the solution to create networks for customers. We have more than 100 users across project management and service delivery. 

The solution is easy to use.

The solution provides good compatibility with Huawei access controllers. 

The customization options could be improved.

The pricing could be a bit lower. 

There are some minor bugs or errors when using the Huawei access controller. 

The solution should offer a laboratory view for emulations and simulations like Cisco or Huawei.

I have been using the solution for three years.

The solution is stable so stability is rated an eight out of ten. 

The solution is very scalable compared to Cisco. Scalability is rated a seven out of ten. 

We rely on documentation so do not need technical support. 

We previously used Huawei AP but had some issues and budgetary concerns. 

The setup is not difficult. Installation time depends on the number of devices but generally takes two or three hours. 

We implement the solution for customers. They have the POI to provide ongoing support to employees. 

I recommend the solution and generally rate it a ten out of ten. 

We mainly use Aruba Networks Wireless WAN for our corporate wireless access for corporate mobiles, corporate laptops, and guest wireless access. We also use the product because of its tax asset.

The most valuable feature of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is centralized management. It has features like other solutions, but it's easier to manage. Aruba Networks Wireless WAN also has a tax asset benefit which is good.

What needs to improve in Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is the support because it takes quite a long time for the support team to resolve issues. Whenever a new version or update is released, my company sees many bugs and issues, so that is another area for improvement as well.

I have one year experience with Aruba Networks Wireless WAN.

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is a stable solution, but whenever there's an update, many bugs and open issues arise, but as a product, it's stable.

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN has some scalability issues with the on-premises model. My team may have to explore its cloud model.

The technical support for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN needs improvement because it takes longer for the team to resolve bugs and issues.

It's been a long time since Aruba Networks Wireless WAN was set up in my company, so I can't remember if there was any complication involved, but the deployment model was straightforward, and there wasn't that much complication. Even a new addition to Aruba Networks Wireless WAN was straightforward. Deployment took no longer than two hours.

I'm not sure about the licensing cost or pricing for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN.

Aruba Networks Wireless WAN has been in the company when I joined, so I'm unaware of other solutions evaluated it.

More than ten thousand people, particularly enterprise users, use Aruba Networks Wireless WAN.

Two to three people handle the deployment and maintenance of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN.

What I'd say to others looking into implementing Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is that it has scalability issues and its support needs improvement. It has many open bugs that could stop you from moving forward.

I'm rating Aruba Networks Wireless WAN seven out of ten.

My company has a partnership with Aruba, but it's not a reseller.