Aruba Instant vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.9. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.0% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Aruba Instant

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Huawei Wireless

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Aruba Instant compete in the wireless networking market, offering solutions with distinct strengths. Huawei Wireless stands out in affordability and value, whereas Aruba Instant provides advanced features without the need for licenses, appealing to cloud management-focused businesses.

Features: Huawei Wireless is notable for its affordability, robust Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, and extensive feature options like IoT integration. Aruba Instant is recognized for its virtual controller capability, robust security features, and seamless roaming across access points.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless needs to improve its SMB market offerings, enhance technical support responsiveness, and expand cloud integrations. Aruba Instant could benefit from improvements in technical support, increased IoT device compatibility, and enhancements to its cloud management platform.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless is primarily used in on-premises environments with straightforward deployment but may experience delayed technical support responses. Aruba Instant offers simple deployment and robust customer service across on-premises, public, and hybrid cloud environments, though faster support response is needed.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless offers aggressive pricing with cost-effective solutions and no licensing fees, ideal for enterprise customers, but may seem costly for SMBs. Aruba Instant, slightly more expensive, emphasizes functionality and long-term savings through competitive pricing and lifetime warranties.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Instant

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.0%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.3%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Aruba Instant	2.0%
Huawei Wireless	6.3%
Other	91.7%

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Featured Reviews

Alessandro Salvadori

Sales Engineer at SGE

Comes at a good price and has a good cloud console

We usually sell Aruba Instant where there is no need for more than four or five switches. It is generally recommended for very small companies where we don't need more than three or four switches We are using it only for very small companies. We have had a reduction in time, but it is not that…

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Fahad Doguwa

Deputy Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria

Affordable platform with efficient analytics features

Huawei adapters have facilitated seamless integration with mobile devices, extending the LAN's reach. Additionally, including CampusInsight, a component offering analytics and visibility into wireless connectivity, has proven invaluable. This feature enables us to monitor network health and troubleshoot user-related issues efficiently. The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations. I advise others to go for Cisco if cost is not a factor. Otherwise, they can explore other options based on the availability of that OEM within the country. We have Huawei present in our country and provide all the necessary support, so we went forward with them. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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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

"You don't have to deal with licenses."

"Aruba Instant is a cloud-managed solution that can be managed from the cloud."

"I like the notifications. I really like that it gives me those reports in terms of whether those access points are on or off."

"In terms of stability, Aruba Instant is the best on the market."

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

"Aruba Instant's best feature is the ability to manage it in the cloud."

"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 tool's most valuable feature is Captive Portal, which we employ for our guest network. It enables us to create a separate virtual subnet for guests, ensuring their network traffic remains isolated from our office network. Another valuable feature is its role-based access control. This functionality allows us to assign different access privileges to users based on their roles within the organization."

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"We can use an access point to broadcast multiple SSIDs, assign dynamic VLANs, and configure dynamic access control lists (ACLs)."

"It is easy to set up."

"It has all of the features that we need."

"It can scale."

"The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations."

"It provides high-speed network connections."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its simplicity."

"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."

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Cons

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

"The product's high cost is an area where improvements are required."

"For some people, price is a concern."

"The support offered by Aruba is slow."

"They could provide a centralized system to manage switches incorporated into multiple branches."

"The tool needs to enhance its security features."

"It is not powerful enough and lacks features recommended for larger dimensions, making it unsuitable for big companies with requirements like 100 access points."

"The restart time should be improved."

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"The solution's integration with some AAA servers like Aruba ClearPass is difficult and could be improved."

"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."

"Improving the visibility, control offered, and cloud management would all be very helpful. Also how you can monetize the information you get from Wi-Fi controllers should be improved."

"The ongoing support and ongoing follow-up on customers is an area where the solution lacks."

"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."

"The stability could be improved."

"Technical support could be better."

"The scalability could be a bit better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We only pay for the support and the contract licenses from Aruba Instant."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

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

"The product has increased its pricing by at least 30 percent."

"I purchased the hardware and there are no monthly or yearly licenses to buy."

"I personally would rather pay that little bit more and get what I need because I know what I'm getting, as opposed to going for something cheaper that's not as manageable and doesn't give as much."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"I rate the product's price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."

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"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

"The price is good for the solution and there is a license required."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

"Right now, my company made a one-time purchase of Huawei Wireless. It depends, but in most of the projects where customers buy hardware with some software, it's a one-time purchase. Customers pay a yearly fee for other projects for support and additional software features, such as email protection firmware updates for cybersecurity. You'll also receive information about the latest attacks and get more protection if you pay an additional fee apart from the standard license fee. You'll also get an additional warranty for Huawei Wireless, a yearly contract."

"Huawei licenses can be for either a one-year up to a five-year period and also apply for the tiers."

"I rate Huawei Wireless' pricing a five out of ten."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	14

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

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 Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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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...

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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

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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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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