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Aruba Access Points vs Dell Technologies Ruckus comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Dell Technologies Ruckus
Ranking in Wireless LAN
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Access Points is 2.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Technologies Ruckus is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Access Points2.7%
Dell Technologies Ruckus1.3%
Other96.0%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

HJ
Telecommunication Engineer at Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia
Wireless connectivity has remained reliable and supports flexible, cloud‑independent management
As I already mentioned, the ability to stay with self-hosting solutions for central management is what I think could be improved about Aruba Access Points. If this becomes available in the future, I think it should change the game. However, I don't currently see this because I see nothing about AirWave anymore on your roadmap. I don't understand what happens next. There are some problems in assessing the performance of Aruba Access Points in environments with high user density. If there is a dense environment, a mobility controller would be the one you should go with because this needs more telemetry to calculate. I suspect this will be easier to do with local administration or local management because if everything goes over the internet through Aruba Central, it takes time. Every decision the central management makes takes extra latency to send over to the local area network. I think this is not a good approach to move to central management that is hosted somewhere far away. It should still retain the functionality to use Instant AP functionality that is available until 500 and maybe 600 as well. If you go to software version 10 and future versions, then you lose this functionality and you can't go back anymore. It would be good to assist with local location management and BLE-based functionalities as additional features I expect from future Aruba Access Points. There were some attempts to support third-party integrations through cooperation between Aruba and Meridian. However, I don't understand what happened there, and nothing is clear in this area. IoT will also be very important for people. You should add functionality to the platform that will support third-party IoT devices.
SS
Manager at Hanvi Global Tech
A cost-effective cloud controller solution for real-time detection
Customers are increasingly focusing on seamless roaming between Dell Ruckus access points. They want to know how quickly and reliably their devices can switch connections as they move around, minimizing downtime and disruptions. Specifically, they are interested in the frequency and aggressiveness of roaming protocols, ensuring smooth transitions without disconnecting from the network. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the most valued aspects of Aruba access points is their price competitiveness; they are available at half the price of Juniper access points."
"Aruba Access points easily integrate with existing network infrastructure."
"After we installed the Aruba switches, the work became faster because the network speed improved."
"I like the solution because of its throughput and low latency. It has resolved roaming issues for my customers."
"Aruba Access Points provide further coverage, more coverage, with better throughput and signal strength."
"The product is quite accessible and reliable."
"I'm very pleased with Aruba Access Points."
"It offers a robust warranty and exceptional performance compared to other brands."
"My advice for anybody who is considering this solution is that they do not need to complete a proof of concept."
 

Cons

"To improve Aruba Access Points, license flexibility, better support response time, and more optimized RF settings are needed."
"The disadvantage of Aruba Access Points is experienced by me when I need it to offer me a long range of coverage."
"The support from Aruba, as well as the overall HPE unit, has been lacking. The regional head and hepatic services are nonresponsive, leading to a decline in market share. While Aruba is recognized for its top-notch quality, especially in switching technology, the services and support in the African region need significant improvement. There is a suggestion to focus on enhancing services, support, and presale activities in this region to address the challenges faced by customers, particularly in healthcare. Continued emphasis on research and development, along with addressing regional issues, is recommended for sustained success."
"The product fails to provide better and extended coverage, making it in an area where improvements are required in the tool."
"The solution should be made more robust."
"There should be enhancements to support open Wi-Fi technology for seamless authentication across different access points."
"AI is a buzzword here without substance."
"While scaling up to five hundred users, it may cause some performance issues."
"The security needs to be improved because we have had problems with people accessing our network using the VPN."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a need to pay the licensing charges for the product...I feel that it is a moderately priced tool that is available at a price higher than Cisco and Huawei."
"Although not cheap, Aruba Access Points is a reasonably priced solution."
"The tool is available in the market at a reasonable price"
"The product's pricing could be better than one of its competitors."
"Users have to pay a licensing fee for Aruba Access Points, which could be cheaper."
"I rate the pricing a six out of ten because it's not cheap or expensive."
"I implemented seven access points in 2015, and I only spent $6,000 for the whole project."
"The product is cheaper than Cisco and Huawei."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
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Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Access Points?
I would rate the price for the product as two, with one being high and ten being low.
What needs improvement with Aruba Access Points?
AI is only in Aruba Central, and we don't use Aruba Central yet. Integrating AI in the controller would be a good point for improvement. Performance is an area that could be improved and represents...
What advice do you have for others considering Aruba Access Points?
Aruba Access Points work fine with another product called ClearPass. I integrated it with the Access Point. Overall, I would give a final rating of eight for Aruba Access Points. I would recommend ...
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