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We performed a comparison between Aruba Remote Access Points and Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Infrastructure VPN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The solution has good performance.""It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled."

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"The authentication features are valuable.""The product is very flexible. So far the stability of the solution has been good.""Aruba Remote Access Points provide a level of protection for our IPs.""I can use the solution from my home or any remote office to access printers, servers, etc.""It provides good Spectrum Analysis and troubleshooting.""What I like best about Aruba Remote Access Points is that it's pretty easy to set up.""The most valuable feature of the solution is experienced by those working at home since they get a secure Wi-Fi connection.""Once configured and operational, they tend to function reliably, with few reported issues from clients or customers."

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"The product has valuable virtual machines, viability options, and enhanced VPN services, enabling the option to use it in different zones.""The solution is very quick to connect.""The ability to connect old protocols like Border Gateway Protocol is valuable.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is its performance. It is very fast.""The interoperability with various firewall and access gateway vendors is one of this solution's most valuable features""All of our offices are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The solution is scalable.""What I like best about Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is that it's a managed VPN, so it's one of the most powerful VPNs I've ever found. It also provides point-to-site VPNs configurable within a few minutes.""It is easy to configure."

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Cons
"There must be a more easy-to-use GUI."

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"The security side of Aruba Remote Access Points could be improved.""It could have better monitoring features.""Our difficulty with Aruba is that the product and the license are two different items. So, if we are adding an access point, we have to pay for two items. We have to pay to add the access point in the controller and we have to pay for the license.""The solution's technical support has some shortcomings that need improvement.""There is room for improvement in terms of pricing. If they can be more competitive.""Its scalability capabilities should be improved.""The product needs an increased level of security for the end user.""There are some issues, like the VLAN capabilities and support for routing between two VMs."

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"In the next release, Microsoft should add an option to schedule upgrades.""The connectivity should be faster.""Connectivity could be improved in Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway because it's not as stable, particularly when connecting a device tunnel.""Their technical support could be better. If you don't have a support contract, it takes longer.""Considering my past interactions with Microsoft's support team, it is difficult to get the right support unless you find the right person to speak with from the customer support team.""It isn't stabilized on the first day, and you need to set up the channels properly.""They should release a less expensive version of the solution.""In future releases, I would like to see the ability to inject BGP routes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is not a license required for this solution but the price should be less expensive."
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  • "The price of Aruba Remote Access Points could be better. It is a little expensive."
  • "Price-wise, Aruba Remote Access Points is in the middle, so my rating for its pricing is three out of five."
  • "Aruba pricing is not very high. They offer competitive pricing for what they provide."
  • "You require no separate licensing to convert an access point to RAP."
  • "There are no other expenses than standard licenses for the product."
  • "In terms of pricing, we've found Aruba's offerings to be very competitive."
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  • "There is a monthly license and the price depends on how many users are using Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway. The price could be less expensive."
  • "Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is the cheapest way for us to connect to our cloud infrastructure. Other solutions, such as ExpressRoute are very expensive."
  • "The cost could be lower."
  • "Payment for licensing the solution is part of the operating model. So, one needs to keep on paying while consuming the solution. In short, the payment is based on the solution's capacity."
  • "Its price is reasonable for new technology."
  • "The costs are quite high."
  • "The solution is subscription-based and very cheap."
  • "The software has good pricing compared to other vendors."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's an ideal gateway solution for small and medium businesses, i.e., around 300 devices can be easily handled.
    Top Answer:The product is very cost-effective and has no requirement for additional licenses. The setup is not easy. Users need… more »
    Top Answer:THe solution is used as a primary gateway with two lease lines of 450 Mbps total. Around 200 users are under it. There… more »
    Top Answer:This solution is widely adopted and involves both technology and non-technical devices. It is robust, except in cases of… more »
    Top Answer:The product comes with a yearly subscription. It is costly, becoming an issue for certain medium companies, but… more »
    Top Answer:Its scalability capabilities should be improved.
    Top Answer:The solution should provide metrics to monitor the inbound and outbound traffic easily. The point-to-site connections… more »
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    TNSR
    Aruba RAP
    MS Azure VPN Gateway
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    Overview

    TNSR is an advanced open source-based secure networking software platform with highly-scalable packet processing, manageability, and service expansion capabilities. This video provides a high-level introduction. that address a number of commonly asked new product questions - in just a couple of minutes.

    emote APs connect to a controllerusing Extended Authentication and Internet Protocol Security (XAuth/IPSec). AP control and 802.11 data traffic are carried through this tunnel. Secure Remote Access Point Service extends the corporate office to the remote site. Remote users can use the same features as corporate office users. For example, voice over IP (VoIP) applications can be extended to remote sites while the servers and the PBX remain secure in the corporate office.

    Secure Remote Access Point Service can also be used to secure control traffic between an AP and the controllerin a corporate environment. In this case, both the AP and controllerare in the company’s private address space.

    A VPN gateway is a specific type of virtual network gateway that is used to send encrypted traffic between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises location over the public Internet. You can also use a VPN gateway to send encrypted traffic between Azure virtual networks over the Microsoft network. Each virtual network can have only one VPN gateway. However, you can create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway. When you create multiple connections to the same VPN gateway, all VPN tunnels share the available gateway bandwidth.

    Sample Customers
    UCLA, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, shopify
    Trafford Metropolitan Borough
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Retailer13%
    Government13%
    Non Profit13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Government13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Computer Software Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise52%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise54%
    Buyer's Guide
    Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Aruba Remote Access Points is ranked 13th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 13 reviews while Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is ranked 4th in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN with 19 reviews. Aruba Remote Access Points is rated 7.8, while Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba Remote Access Points writes "The solution can be used from home or any remote office to access office resources like printers and servers". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway writes "A scalable and reliable solution that enables users to connect to older protocols that other products do not have". Aruba Remote Access Points is most compared with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, OpenVPN Access Server, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and Zyxel VPN Client, whereas Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client, Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks and Ivanti Connect Secure. See our Aruba Remote Access Points vs. Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway report.

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