We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Access Points and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."
"The solution is stable."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"The simplicity is great."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The solution is scalable."
"With a variety of switches in their setup, they find that Aruba's online monitoring tools and configuration options for applications effectively manage most of their requirements, all while keeping the process straightforward and user-friendly."
"Regarding access points, the customer typically considers low-cost plans, and Ruckus Unleashed Access Points are commonly used. These access points are managed through the Microsoft console and can be accessed either with or without ports. The management is done through a controller. The main benefits customers see include cost-effectiveness, especially for those with budget constraints. Aruba, in particular, provides a good user experience. Some customers might choose Huawei, but enterprise access points are also considered. Additionally, the unified access point capabilities are valuable, allowing management from the same account. However, there is a limitation of twenty-five access points, and if a customer requires more, they need to create another site or account. If the customer exceeds twenty-five access points, they need to generate another site or virtual business to manage additional access points, as the external number is limited to twenty-five."
"The app and the provisioning are the best features of the product. It was really impressive that I was able to just provision it remotely. I didn't have to be on-site with my friend, and we were just able to get everything up and operational. So, the app is great. It sends me notifications when things are down, and it tells me how everything is doing."
"Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well."
"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."
"Its technical support is excellent."
"The coverage Aruba provides across the physical area is much better. Most probably because of the new technology, the 4x4 antenna, and everything around it. It's just a much better, easier to use, and easier to manage product."
"We can deploy it and check in on our customers without having an on-site connection or an on-site infrastructure for elderly customers."
"Meraki WLAN is easy to deploy, includes a cloud controller, and updates continuously. It also offers high visibility."
"The monitoring device enables you to see the network health."
"The automatic VMware update is very useful because you don't have to worry about outages and planning for VMware updates. It is very advantageous from a management point of view. The ability to restrict and review the clients connected to each of our segments. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."
"The emailing of statuses is the most valuable feature."
"Its ease of use and flexibility are most valuable. It is cloud-based software."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"The captive portal feature is my favorite. It allows us to keep track of how many people are entering our client's businesses."
"The solution is expensive."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."
"If anything, its reporting could be improved."
"It is suitable for smaller organizations, but it may not be the best choice for large enterprises."
"The tool is priced high."
"When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy."
"The solution can be more integrated with other brands."
"Software-wise, I would like to have a way of moving APs from site to site and wish there would be a way to add more APs to one site. I know the limit is 25 APs per site and I wish there were more."
"When I first deployed the solution, I couldn't use a tagged VLAN for the management. It might already have been fixed in a recent firmware upgrade."
"The limited functionality of the mobile app restricts its use primarily to small and medium-sized setups, making it less suitable for enterprise-level solutions."
"We have used technical support for some issues but not many times."
"The issue primarily revolves around failure to renew the license on time, leading to service termination."
"The error logs need to be much more comprehensive."
"The initial setup of the solution can be improved and made easier."
"They could also add some more controls for guest access. For example, when you have a captive portal, it would be nice to limit the amount of time users can stay connected per day. Right now, you can only configure the splash frequency. And you can set the connection for one hour, but you have to use the billing feature."
"The technical support for Meraki needs improvements made to the waiting times."
"It is not a very stable solution."
"Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN's management tools need enhancement."
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Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 12th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is ranked 4th in Wireless LAN with 115 reviews. Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4, while Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN writes "Offers good mobility, stability and scalability ". Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Aruba Instant, Cambium Networks Wireless LAN, Omada Access Points and NETGEAR Insight Access Points, whereas Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Wireless. See our Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN report.
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