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Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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 Networks Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HPE Wireless WAN
Ranking in Wireless WAN
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is 11.4%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 5.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN11.4%
HPE Wireless WAN5.5%
Other83.1%
Wireless WAN
 

Featured Reviews

Edward Zeng - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Engineer at Auckland University of Technology
Faced deployment successfully but configuration complexity needs to be reduced
I think the layout is a bit complicated. There are so many different layers to set up, and it is very easy to miss out or make configuration mistakes because they are hierarchical. You need to be very careful about which one has been in use. Aruba ClearPass is also complicated as well. If Aruba could combine all of their products together, it would be great to have a single pane of glass. Currently, the Aruba sensor does not work together with other products. There is no single pane of glass for location configuration, so you need to log into different websites to check the user experience.
DineshDas - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Network Services at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Centralized features have simplified deployment and improved day-to-day network management
One of the best features of HPE Wireless WAN is Wi-Fi Direct, as it provides dual-band frequency and helps to connect Bluetooth with IoT devices. I am comfortable with this feature and find it beneficial for connectivity. I use centralized management features such as WLC. They have improved operational efficiency significantly. It is one of the best tools we have for centralized management because it is easy to manage, manually delete, and create sites. This makes it easy to implement policies across the network. I see measurable benefits from this centralized solution, which is quite easy to handle as people are comfortable managing the tool. Users do not need hardcore technical expertise to operate it on a day-to-day basis, making it quite comfortable.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is centralized management, as it has features like other solutions but is easier to manage, and it also has a tax asset benefit which is good."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is centralized management capability."
"Aruba Central seems to be a good way to go in cloud management. However, compared to Cisco Meraki, it's still very early days."
"I believe their Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) in its current form provides the best automated management of transmit power and channel. It does a really good job of managing proper design and wireless environment."
"Those are the kind of things that Aruba does much better than the likes of Meraki."
"I believe their Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) in its current form provides the best automated management of transmit power and channel."
"It's a stable solution with advanced technical capabilities."
"The WiFi and high scalability are the most valuable features."
"I recommend HPE Wireless WAN based on its competitive features and customer use cases."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability, and their network is more highly available compared to Cisco and others because they have features like Mobility Master and Mobility Conductors, and their solution is more stable compared to Cisco and others."
"We primarily use this solution to back up everything and we use it for sharing files."
"The reliability is good."
"It is a new product backed by HPE's expertise in networking and telecommunications. We can also work with 3Com products."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"HP Wireless offers competitive pricing compared to Cisco and Fortinet."
 

Cons

"The management software. The graphical user interface could do with some improvement, a bit of decluttering."
"If they provided more updates that would be ideal."
"Device integration has room for improvement in Aruba Networks Wireless WAN."
"There are so many different layers to set up, and it is very easy to miss out or make configuration mistakes because they are hierarchical."
"The licensing scheme and price could be improved. The price is a little bit expensive."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN could improve the solution availability. The selection of mounting hardware for the various radios is limited and poor. Often, you have to create and manufacture your own mounting hardware in certain situations."
"Sometimes, the configuration part of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN can be complex, and if you fail to understand the product at once, you may not even know about some features that you can apply to your network, and they may go unused."
"This solution needs different models that are more specialized for certain customers."
"Technical support could be improved. They could respond a bit faster."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"There are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features that other products have."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"I would like for it to be faster. It should be a faster device."
"The HPE Wireless dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"The license cost of the product is an area where the prices are neither expensive nor cheap, leaving a scope for the prices to be lowered further."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution is approximately 1,000,000 ESP ($6,750 USD)."
"It is a costly solution."
"The pricing of the product is pretty good."
"The pricing is cheaper in comparison to similar products."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is pretty cost-efficient than Cisco ISE when my company did a PO, but for a single-party tender, its pricing was on the higher side, so it depends. I rate the pricing for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN as six out of ten."
"The price of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is less expensive than Ruckus and Cisco."
"The licenses are available as both perpetual or yearly."
"Aruba Wireless comes with the controller."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"The solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"Customers pay for HPE Wireless WAN based on the contract. It's usually paid yearly. There's an additional cost, particularly for the hardware."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
15%
Construction Company
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Aruba Network Wireless WAN?
I recommend Aruba Networks Wireless WAN. I have been using Aruba for approximately a decade. It has a great centralized management system, which means we don’t need wireless LAN controllers at ever...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Networks Wireless WAN?
The pricing is not cheap. Compared to Cisco, it is a bit cheaper, but still not enough to switch over to Aruba. The benefits are not sufficient.
What needs improvement with HPE Wireless WAN?
I am not in a position to fully address what can be improved for HPE Wireless WAN currently. However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as connectivity issues and additional features...
 

Also Known As

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Wireless WAN, HP Wireless WAN
 

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Sample Customers

The Pittsburgh Golf Club, Rio Rancho Public Schools, Amwaj Rotana - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai, Trevecca Nazarene University
Bell Canada
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