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Aruba Networks Wireless WAN vs HPE Wireless WAN comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
5th
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
7th
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 June 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is 12.1%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN12.1%
HPE Wireless WAN6.0%
Other81.9%
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

"I like the way that it integrates with the ClearPass security system on-site."
"The performance of this access point is better than the commercial one."
"The installation process was easy."
"The most valuable feature is reliability."
"The solution is very, very stable; it’s not buggy, it’s not glitchy, it doesn’t crash or freeze, and it’s very reliable with great performance."
"The technical support by HP for Aruba products is good."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is stable and good."
"The GUI offered by the product is good."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years."
"The solution is easy to use, very user-friendly, and the access point capabilities are good."
"I would recommend this solution to others, HPE Aruba is one of the best in the world."
"I like their features, such as reliability and high availability."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"For the most part, we are quite satisfied with the capabilities and the level of service we are provided."
"The reliability is good."
 

Cons

"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is expensive."
"This solution needs different models that are more specialized for certain customers."
"The initial setup is complex."
"When it comes to configuring rules for file security tests, any issues that arise can be referred to as "glitches". Despite the extensive configurations required, the process itself is not overly complicated."
"The product should improve Aruba Central."
"The integration should be better."
"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."
"Technical support is important to me and I feel that it is something that can be improved."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN should be reduced."
"I would say that the integration with other vendors in areas such as management or the visibility of other vendors in the management tools could be improved."
"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."
"Technical support is appalling."
"Scalability is an aspect of this product that should be improved."
"The solution works smoothly unless more than twenty users connect to a single access point, at which point it becomes overloaded."
"The sales sync should connect with and sync up with the customers."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"With some vendors, the access point is not manageable anymore if you don't maintain the license. It's more or less a doorstop because you can't configure and control it. You can't troubleshoot it unless you maintain the license. That's not true with Aruba."
"The licenses are available as both perpetual or yearly."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN depends on how you buy it. From a pricing perspective, if you choose to buy Aruba Networks Wireless WAN as an MRC, it's dependent upon the radio and the solution that you choose what your MRC is. If you choose to buy it outright, they're competitive with their competitors, and they're probably four percent or five percent lower than their largest competitor."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is cheaper than Cisco, and the web experience is great."
"The price of this solution is better than some other vendors."
"Aruba Wireless comes with the controller."
"It is a costly solution."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"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 price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"The license cost of the product falls under the category of a moderately priced tool."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
15%
Marketing Services Firm
14%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
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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 Aruba Networks Wireless WAN?
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 v...
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...
What is your primary use case for HPE Wireless WAN?
I am unable to specify the exact use case for why we or our clients use HPE Wireless WAN, as we are in the service industry and work based on client requirements. I am not involved in the purchase ...
 

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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