Aruba Instant vs D-Link Wireless comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and D-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.6, while D-Link is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.2% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to D-Link’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of D-Link users who would recommend it.

Aruba Instant

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D-Link Wireless

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

D-Link Wireless and Aruba Instant are competing products within the wireless networking market. D-Link Wireless has the upper hand in customer satisfaction due to its pricing and effective support services, while Aruba Instant leads with its advanced features that justify its higher cost.

Features: D-Link Wireless emphasizes user-friendly connectivity, reliable performance, and affordability. Aruba Instant offers cutting-edge technology, sophisticated network management, and robust security features, making it appealing to users seeking advanced technical capabilities.

Room for Improvement: D-Link Wireless could enhance its feature set to better compete with higher-end solutions, improve scalability options for larger deployments, and expand integration capabilities. Aruba Instant could offer more competitive pricing, simplify its setup process for less tech-savvy users, and provide basic features without requiring additional costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link Wireless provides straightforward setup and responsive support, ideal for basic deployments. Aruba Instant offers a comprehensive deployment experience with in-depth support, catered to complex networking environments, and excelling in customer service for demanding needs.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link Wireless offers a budget-friendly initial investment with a solid ROI for basic network requirements. Aruba Instant, while initially more expensive, provides higher ROI over time due to its enhanced capabilities and resilience, which are attractive to those seeking long-term value through advanced functionality.

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.2%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.1%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Instant	2.2%
D-Link Wireless	2.1%
Other	95.7%

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SreejeshSoman

Technical Consultant at Vertex Techno Solutions (B) Pvt Ltd

Has supported mid-market deployments with cloud-based centralized management and reliable wireless performance

I faced challenges earlier with a limitation of 50 APs in single sites, but that has enhanced to 100 numbers, eliminating that challenge for Aruba Instant On team. Additionally, some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us.

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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The features I have found most valuable is that the solution creates a guest portal for guest networks, and setting up SSID authentication to the regular server."

"Aruba's mobility features, which facilitate seamless switching between wireless access points, are also quite impressive. Users don't even notice the transition, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience."

"The most valuable features of Aruba Instant are management and performance."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is security."

"The most valuable feature is that it provides a redundant wireless connection for a client."

"It is easy to use, manage, and implement."

"It's a good solution for small businesses because it's easy to figure out. It's simple to set Aruba up in any configuration, like link aggregation or static loads. It's suitable for less complicated configurations, whereas Cisco devices are bigger and more difficult to implement."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant is its cloud capability, which allows us to manage it through the cloud."

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"The most valuable feature of D-Link Wireless is its durability."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"The solution is extremely easy to install. You just add them and in a few clicks, they are ready to go."

"D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it."

"The tool supports new technologies."

"It's scalable, user friendly, and easy to manage."

"I like the product's signal continuity and range. We can receive the signal up to 20-30 meters from the wireless antenna."

"D-Link Wireless is a tool that is used since it is an easy and user-friendly product."

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Cons

"My biggest problem with Aruba Instant was the DHCP implementation. The DHCP server needs to ping an IP address to connect to the internet. In some cases, we don't have a DHCP server in the network, and it was really a problem."

"Some features are not listed in the cloud management platform and still require offline access, so enhancing the cloud management features would be better for us."

"The network planner could be improved. You should be able to import a floor plan, and the application should suggest the optimal placement of your devices."

"There is a problem in the preferred portal access points when I'm using the portal."

"The solution should be able to support more users on the access points."

"The wireless coverage should be increased"

"They could offer a new model for access points that are outdoors."

"They should enhance reporting and add more features."

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"The only issue is with the controller visibility of the devices connecting to the network."

"The cloud managed solution needs improvement, and they should focus on the SD-WAN segment with regard to integration."

"In future releases, it can keep improving on countering the new patterns of security attacks."

"D-Link Wireless’s stability needs improvement."

"It would definitely help if we had more advanced features for distributing bandwidth."

"In future, it would also be good to have a switch within D Link that works as well as the Cisco 9200 Switch."

"The tool's technical support can get difficult sometimes. We got a technician only after complaining for 10-15 days. The tool's technicians need to be made available everywhere."

"The solution doesn't have hotspots. Users can't set it up so that visitors can log in via Facebook or social media as they can at, for example, airports. D-Link should include hotspots that offer integration with social media. That way, visitors don't need to be asking people for passwords. They can just use Facebook."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"In terms of costs, Aruba Instant is cheap because it doesn't require a license, but you'll incur charges for the access points. Access point charges could be more affordable."

"Avoid the Central cloud license if you can."

"There’s no licensing required to use the tool."

"In my region right now, Aruba Instant comes with a default two-year cloud access license."

"The tool's pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."

"Some aspect of the price of Aruba Instant is very economical because if the customer is requiring more features the customer needs to pay a higher amount."

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"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"The product is affordable."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Educational Organization

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	14

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and outdoors. It provides an enterprise-level WIFI while remaining cost-effective. U...

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What do you like most about Aruba Instant?

I find network management features related to monitoring Wi-Fi usage and visited sites particularly valuable. Content filtering is also important to prevent access to malicious or inappropriate web...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant?

In my experience, Aruba Instant's price is reasonable compared to premium products like Ruckus, Cisco, or Juniper. However, when compared to entry-level market segments, the price is higher. Overal...

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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Overview

Aruba Instant delivers the only controllerless Wi-Fi solution that is easy to set-up, and loaded with security and smarts needed to accelerate your business without breaking your budget.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

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Sample Customers

Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks

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