Aruba Instant vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Huawei is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.6. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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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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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

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Instant is 2.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.5%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Huawei Wireless	5.5%
Aruba Instant	2.3%
Other	92.2%

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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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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

"The solution is stable, and we are satisfied."

"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."

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Instant On is that it is cloud-managed, making it easy to manage multiple locations in a single dashboard, especially on cloud, and it can even be managed by a mobile app, which is the best feature for mid-market customers who don't have much expertise or manpower resource."

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

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

"The quick setup and automatic code embedded in one access point is really useful."

"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 websites. It is reliable and simple."

"When users want to migrate from one location to another, they face no problems with connectivity."

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"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."

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

"The product is simple and easy to use."

"Huawei Wireless's most valuable feature is smart antenna, a combination of informative capabilities and advanced technology."

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

"When opening the radio, we manage the frequency to handle overlapping effectively."

"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

"From an implementation perspective, it's easy. I rate it a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup, and ten is an easy setup."

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Cons

"Technical support needs improvement. We use the forum for technical support assistance, but it's not enough. If you're talking with a technician, they're in India. They cannot give you the service that you need. Sometimes have problems with some personal services and technical support is not helpful in this area."

"The product’s GUI must be improved."

"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."

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

"The security features must be improved."

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

"There is an issue with flooding to the Aruba access point on the ports."

"I think they're missing roadmaps to the partners and the customers. They're releasing the products, but there are no quick updates to the partners and the customers."

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"They should include more security features in the solution."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

"The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices."

"This solution has issues with bugs and instability."

"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."

"The security of the solution could be better in the future."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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

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

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"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."

"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."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

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

"Its price is reasonable."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

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	17
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	12

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Ubiquiti WLAN or Aruba Instant?

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

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