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HPE Networking Instant On Access Points

Score9.4 out of 10

66 Reviews and Ratings

What is HPE Networking Instant On Access Points?

HPE Networking Instant On Access Points, formerly under the Aruba Networks brand, are presented as fast WLAN solutions for small to midsize businesses, supporting indoor and outdoor connectivity, in any environment and for any number of devices.

Categories & Use Cases

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use the Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points as access points for business customers. First we look at the need for use and capacity. Then a measurement follows, so that we can place the APs in the office or room where wifi is needed. Through these actions we ensure good coverage of the wifi, and this ensures that everyone in the company has a good, safe and reliable connection to the network and/or the internet. Different SSIDs are also created for the wish that is there. Often at least 2 networks, 1 for the company network, and a guest wifi.

Pros

  • Strong wifi connection
  • good wifi coverage
  • Strong security settings
  • Cloud management via Aruba Central
  • reliable

Cons

  • It is an expensive product
  • sometimes certain settings are quite complex
  • The continuity if the virtual controller fails due to, for example, a power failure
  • for some functions you need aruba central

Return on Investment

  • It is a scalable solution, so if the company expands or contracts, the Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points can be added or removed.
  • It is an expensive purchase, but you will earn it back because you have less disruptions, which does not cost IT hours. And the wifi users can do their work without interruptions
  • Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points require little maintenance.
  • High security standards that connect to the existing corporate network, saving you time

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points

Other Software Used

Cisco Meraki MR Wireless Access Points, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure

Aruba IAP stable and scalable solution for wireless LAN

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our infra we use Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points for wireless LAN connectivity for both private and public network accessibility. Generally it provides the stable network but when issue happens with regards to latency and drop in internal nw also it's very hard to identify root cause. We take TAC support also but it take quite time to get resolution

Pros

  • no physical controller required for small office
  • Easy to understand dashboard
  • Easy to configure
  • Compatible with various OEM

Cons

  • Dashboard improvement with more details
  • past logs in IAP instant
  • Alerts mechanisam can be improved.

Return on Investment

  • it's the very best solution for wireless LAN
  • for critical application somewhere it lags in connectivity
  • Drops and latency get increased due to reason of channel utilization spikes

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Arista 7000 series and Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points

Other Software Used

SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM), HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches, Zscaler Internet Access

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points the best investment !!

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points to provide wireless connectivity across our indoor and outdoor areas across multiple SSIDs to provide corporate Access network but also Guest access where is needed

Pros

  • Diversity on different need indoor/outdoor/mesh
  • Diversity on Power , spectrum needs
  • Easy Deployment compared with other vendors

Cons

  • Sometime the on-boarding process get stuck and we must factory reset , would be awesome get more option to change specific settings

Return on Investment

  • ROI in terms Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points been already complete for the first EoL/EoS cycle
  • We would recommend Support call center have more skills for solutions in case issues sometimes this is limited

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Other Software Used

Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance, Splunk Cloud

Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points Review

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We employ Aruba Instant Wi-Fi Access Points to facilitate centralized network management, enhance network visibility, streamline deployment processes, and accommodate scalability within our infrastructure. We value the diverse range of available APs, which allows us to seamlessly integrate Wi-Fi 6 Access Points for enhanced performance and deploy outdoor APs to optimize coverage within our warehouse environment, all while mitigating concerns related to environmental and elemental conditions.

Pros

  • Simplified Management
  • Roaming
  • Visibility and Control
  • WiFi stability

Cons

  • Prepare for new WiFi 7 standard and 6GHz band
  • Rogue SSID detection and wifi quality
  • ability to export application report by user / date up to one month

Return on Investment

  • Positive: Cost savings comparing the equipment price with the competition
  • Positive: Simplified Deployment for almost every environment
  • Positive: No license and renewal fees
  • Negative: it as some Integration Challenges with trid party equipment's

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Meraki MR

Other Software Used

Aruba Instant On 1930 Switches

Great K-12 Wifi

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are 1-1 with 2000 students. We can run a virtual High School program and do our state testing without having to worry about wireless issues. The heat maps have been a huge help in seeing what coverage we have and what areas we need to improve. Not needing a controller has also been a huge cost savings.

Pros

  • Speed
  • Up Time
  • Ease of Upgrades
  • Ease of management

Cons

  • AI reporting
  • Notifications of going offline
  • Auto Upgrades

Return on Investment

  • No controller
  • Long term management
  • Long Life

Alternatives Considered

Juniper AP Series Access Points and Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Other Software Used

WatchGuard Network Security, Cisco 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR 9000), Microsoft Entra ID Protection