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Aruba Instant vs Huawei Wireless comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant
Ranking in Wireless LAN
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Huawei Wireless
Ranking in Wireless LAN
13th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 4.2%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Huawei Wireless4.2%
Aruba Instant2.4%
Other93.4%
Wireless LAN
 

Featured Reviews

SreejeshSoman - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Shahnawaz Nusrat - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Technical Operations at ITE
Effective and extensive campus Wi-Fi with room for better frequency management
We have deployed Huawei CCTV solutions at multiple universities in Pakistan. This includes Huawei Wireless for Smart Campus projects, where we provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage and Safe Campus projects, where we deploy security cameras and multiple devices to monitor the campus Huawei Wireless has…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a good solution for small businesses because it's easy to figure out."
"It is easy to use, manage, and implement."
"This is a very solid product. It is very powerful."
"The quick setup and automatic code embedded in one access point is really useful."
"The simplicity of the dashboard is one of the most valuable features. It's easy to use, and manage and the security features are robust. We can block unauthorized connections and create secure SSIDs."
"If it's a rather small-scale project and the client doesn't need advanced features like a controller, Aruba is very good."
"Aruba Instant is easy to manage."
"Aruba Instant is a cloud-managed solution that can be managed from the cloud."
"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."
"All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."
"The best feature of Huawei Wireless is the quick and fast setup."
"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."
"It has all of the features that we need."
"The solution's most valuable feature is mobility or seamless roaming."
"It is a pretty good solution."
"We can use an access point to broadcast multiple SSIDs, assign dynamic VLANs, and configure dynamic access control lists (ACLs)."
 

Cons

"For some people, price is a concern."
"It is a software characteristic, and it is during the reboot. During the startup of the AP, the AP tells you that you are using the wrong password. However, I have realized that this is not true."
"Aruba Instant can improve by increasing the gigabit range of the switch or by adding additional management features and tools. It can be helpful."
"I can't use it everywhere. It is not suitable for a big campus area."
"Although built-in troubleshooting tools are available, they are not at all intuitive to use. Aruba Instant lacks decent documentation to use for troubleshooting wireless issues (fortunately there aren’t many)."
"I'd rate it a two out of five in terms of affordability. It's more on the expensive side."
"If you need to access the master access point the integration between the two becomes quite expensive."
"Aruba Instant's visibility, firewalling, L3 functionality, and DHCP services could all be improved."
"The solution needs to include a captive portal."
"The scalability could be a bit better."
"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."
"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."
"The manageability could be improved."
"We are experiencing some challenges in terms of technical support; it's not readily available."
"The speed could be a bit better."
"The technical support needs to be improved. They also need to produce some more technical guides."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"The customers do not have to pay for licensing."
"It is not expensive. Its price is fair. You get many features with the normal licensing. If I look at Cisco, it is very expensive if I need similar things."
"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."
"The setup cost varies based on each organization's requirements but it is within reason."
"Aruba Instant is affordable."
"The cost was affordable."
"It is not monthly. It is a kind of perpetual licensing. We pay once depending on the kind of services we need to deliver. There are no licensing fees."
"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."
"Extras come with a surcharge."
"I would rate them something, like, eight to nine, on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"The platform is less costly than one of its competitors. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."
"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."
"The product has a good price."
"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
 

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...
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...
What needs improvement with Aruba Instant?
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 n...
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?
For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...
What needs improvement with Huawei Wireless?
The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement. Additionally, the reporting part requires enhancement as some customers need detailed reports of each Wi-Fi point, whi...
 

Also Known As

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Huawei WLAN
 

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Sample Customers

Purdue University, Orlando Magic, Brussels Airport Company, Molecaten Holiday Parks
Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank
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