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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 October 2026, in the Wireless WAN category, the mindshare of Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is 13.5%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Wireless WAN is 6.6%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Wireless WAN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Aruba Networks Wireless WAN13.5%
HPE Wireless WAN6.6%
Other79.9%
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

"It's stable and secure with a lot of functionality."
"The product gives good stability and concurrency."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the streaming of screen sharing."
"Once Aruba Wireless is set up and configured correctly, you just walk away."
"It’s very stable and reliable."
"The technical support by HP for Aruba products is good."
"The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail of our evening was perfect, from the customized menu to the seamless service."
"The most valuable feature is reliability."
"The most valuable features of this solution are it supports the newest virus technology, which helps with bandwidth, and is very stable."
"It is a good and stable solution."
"The support has been responsive and helpful."
"The tool is easy to manage."
"The solution is easy to use."
"We've found the scalability to be good."
"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."
"The main benefit of this product is the lifetime warranty, up to 99 years."
 

Cons

"The initial setup is complex."
"The customization options could be improved."
"The licensing scheme and price could be improved. The price is a little bit expensive."
"The integration should be better."
"It would be better for customers if Aruba provided more license options, like 5-year licenses"
"They have to work on their Aruba Central cloud platform. There are still some glitches such as not showing proper user details. When we removed the AP from the Aruba Central cloud, it showed up as being connected to Aruba Central. They need to fix these issues."
"In the next release, the security should be improved by including support for WPA3."
"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."
"HPE Wireless WAN could provide better access points and better pricing."
"Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right sizing."
"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."
"The installation is easy. However, my implementation is complicated and you would need special training to complete it."
"Integration might be improved, particularly with a single sign-on for Active Directory."
"Stability could be improved, and technical support needs to be faster."
"It's very old-fashioned, which is why we have made the decision to replace it."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Aruba Wireless comes with the controller."
"The product's price is within range since it has a lower price."
"You will need to pay an annual subscription cost."
"The pricing is cheaper in comparison to similar products."
"Aruba Networks Wireless WAN is cheaper than Cisco, and the web experience is great."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"On a scale f one to ten, where one point is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing as eight. Cloud licenses are quite expensive."
"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 solution is quite expensive. You have to pay for every node and it can get expensive fast, it is approximately £3,000 per month."
"We have been satisfied with the price."
"We don't pay a licensing fee, we purchased the product."
"Price wise, it is on the medium end of the scale. It could be lower."
"The price of HPE Wireless WAN is high."
"There is a license for this solution and the license is normally paid annually but this depends on the contract."
"I find the price to be reasonable."
"If you are concerned with your budget, then you can go for the cheaper model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Construction Company
11%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Outsourcing Company
28%
Educational Organization
13%
Construction Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
 

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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