Amazing review Chris. I got a couple of Instant On for home and I love the simplicity, interfase and security for those Aruba AP.

@abdullahiskandar6988

3 жыл бұрын

what is the default IP address for the AP?

I have Aruba and it works amazing 😁

Excellent presentation, thank you.

I use these products for my local business and they work fantastically. Would definitely recommend

I have 2 AP22s and 1 AP17s for my shop at home. They are fantastic. We also deploy AP12s for our small to medium sized clients were they are budget minded. Having no licenses to renew is a really nice feature. We use Meraki's for our larger clients.

Hey Chris, thanks for this great review. I will definitely look at this devices for future installs

great show....a comparison of ubiquiti, aruba and ruckus, wireless access point would be nice ..and their vlan configuration capability would be good to. In my humble opinion.

Bought mine and installed it ! DAMN these are way nicer than the Unifi stuff. Thanks for this Video Chris !!!

@MMeffert

4 жыл бұрын

Can you speak to the advantages compared to UniFi? I’m looking to move away from UniFi and Aruba looks like a good option.

Thanks Chris For the info

After being a long time ubiquiti fan and installer, we have moved to Aruba. We still use ubiquiti ptp antennas but switches and AP's, all Aruba. The integrated cloud controller, multiple vlan's off the AP's, we are a big fan. We have compared performance between ubiquiti and aruba. I believe for comparable models, ubiquiti does have very slight better performance.

Nice video Chris. Hope you and family are good.

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Hey Chris! Cheers for the review - been looking forward to seeing your take on these APs. I'd be interested to see what the console output on one of these is like - Aruba have basically taken their IAPs and attached a cloud dash for them so it'd be cool to see if you can "unlock" them back to IAPs at a fraction of the price

Thank you Chris! Been wanting to see a Ubiquiti guy do a review of these for a comparison!

I just picked up an Aruba S2500 (off ebay) and replaced the fans with 40mm Noctua's. Suuuuper pleased with it. Powers up all my Ubiquiti gear and 10Gb SFP+'s work just fine.

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you got a good price!

I would LOVE it if you would go back, factory reset the AP15, and try to add it to your network via the mobile app. It worked so simply for you via the web portal, however, I had a client with 2 AP15s and there was literally NO way to add an additional PoE AP to the network without creating a new SSID. Based on this review, I'd say that that is a shortcoming of the mobile app, but it would be super cool if you could verify while you've got the equipment! Keep up the great work!

Love that it's only spoken out loud as the Eye Dee IoT network!

@Crosstalk Solutions a little tip: Assuming your Synology NAS has an Intel CPU, you could install "Openspeedtest" docker container and you can do tests on your local network. There are a few youtube videos on how to configure

I like that there is some DPI data with this product with the AP alone. With Unifi you need to be running a USG to see any of that data

Wow! Love you Videos

I got some IAP units for a price I couldn't pass up and the seem pretty darn solid. Looks like they re-used the back plate for these new ones. Mine have web gui and all the settings you could ask for and I like that you just have to set up one and the rest auto configure if you want them to. These instant on units seem to be more consumer oriented than business. Not excited about cloud config no matter how big the company is.

Great video as always! Any chance of checking out the Aruba 1930 switches? Also Meraki Go gear looks interesting but Have not found any informational reviews. Keep up the great content! Perfect for enthusiasts and SMB which feels really underserved.

Great video! A couple of questions if I might: where does the guest portal run on? Is it "in the cloud" or does it run on the AP itself, like some Ruckus do? And regarding Radius, do you need a connector on your server?

Magic art change was nice @17:07

Great review. Good to see it has the DPI built-in the access point. Does it have the QoS as well or do we have to set that up at the main router?

You should check out the ARUBA IAP line . There is a lot more nerd knobs but it is more expensive.

Been looking for a replacement of my open mesh devices as they have now gone to only small business channel distribution.

Chris, Love your channel. I am currently playing with aruba AP22 running through ER-X. This video is what made me want to try them. I'm impressed and wow that was easy. How about a video on setting up a segregated IoT network with just Aruba. Looking to get another device AP11D to act like router and replace the ER-X. Keep up the great videos and thank you

Great video, very informative! I have been looking at this for wireless provisions for my SMB clients, and was happy to see it pip up on your channel. My only question - when configuring the wireless acces, do you need to enter in network names and password for every device, or is it similar to unfi where you set the network once, and it provisions to the aps? Thanks!

Thanks for the Video, Just sold my Unifi Pro and bought the AP12 for my home !

Impressive, that’s better speeds than I’ve ever seen from my ac-pro or nanoHD.

@Neubs-xv8tw

4 жыл бұрын

Thats odd, I can consistently get around 500-600 on my nanoHD with gigabit fiber.

@Bixmy

4 жыл бұрын

@@Neubs-xv8tw even 500-600 on ac pro is possible. not even nano HD

Hi Chris - great video as always - thank you! It looks like Instant On doesn't have a router / firewall in their lineup. I was wondering what you used for this video or what you (or anybody else) might recommend for a novice home user for a router with this system? Thx!

They have the AP22 now which is WiFi 6 certified.

Great review Chris, good to know that these Aruba products don’t have any licensing fees like cisco or meraki , but as you know me, once with ubiquiti, í´m not looking back, especially when it comes to AP´s . Cheers 🍻

Hi Chris, what do you think about the TP-Link Omada series? Looks much like Unifi, controller, AP's, mcuh the same. Did you even used/test them?

I'm not a pro but I just compared the datasheets of the AP12 to the nanoHD. AP12: 5,4dbi for 5ghz nanoHD: 3dbi for 5ghz The 2,4ghz antenna on the Ap12 has also more dbi. Does this mean that the range on the AP12 should be a lot better than on the nanohd? I literally just bought a nanoHD and considering its 60€ more expensive I might send it back. A real world comparison would be cool!

Surprised you haven't used Aruba access points before. They are the leader in wireless access points for a reason and it's been that way for many years.

Hey Chris! Debating on going with a Cisco 240AC or an AP15. Which would you suggest based on cost/performance? Business setting - meeting room!

How is the roaming compared to Unifi AP's?

I see these APs everywhere. I’d like a video on roaming for the Unifi line. I wish UBNT actually made their cloudkey and controllers do the roaming, rather then having the clients decide. Sure 802.11r works great for devices that support it. But roaming is almost always better if you let the controller do the roaming.

@MMeffert

4 жыл бұрын

Does Aruba handle the roaming better then UniFi?

@ngochuybk

3 жыл бұрын

@@MMeffert hundred times better than Unifi

Certificate: How did you find out the problem was a certificate error?

Awesome good review. Glad you got this out. I've been looking for something other than Openmesh since datto networking bought them. this is attractive product. very comparable with ruckus.

Would be nice to have controller on the AP or have an option to install the controller on a PC.

These are pretty cool but I hate anything that needs to connect to some companies server to work and if the company stops the server in the future, they stop working.

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree with you - in this case though, I don't think Aruba/HP is going anywhere anytime soon. I would be more worried about the cloud model with a smaller organization.

@BrandurFO

4 жыл бұрын

And you are passing all you're DNS lookup data to them as well 🤔 (I'm assuming here).

@kellydales

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrosstalkSolutions Google isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but they don't seem to hesitate to drop support for their products whenever they deem them not to be profitable.

@jna8909

4 жыл бұрын

@@kellydales Exactly just like they are dropping support for "Google Cloud Print" I have no idea how I'm going to manage my remote printing after December 31, 2020

@DinushaMadusankaChandrasinghe

4 жыл бұрын

So, You Can Install Aruba Instant AP clustering up to 128 APs without a controller with tons of enterprise feature.

I'm all for this simplicity! Say, may these be added to a Netgear Orbi RBK53 (AC3000) system, to fill in weak areas like a garage where I have an ethernet cable? If not do you recommend another WAP?

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Yes - you could use these in an existing network no problem.

What protects Cloud management from packet mirrorin/packet sniffing? (not sharpshooting, just trying to learn)

About 10 years ago the boss at an institution I worked for decided we were going to buy an Aruba WiFi controller and around 10 APs. It all seemed to work but we had nothing but problems with drop outs and computers failing to connect. Probably better nowadays but I would definitely be leery about selling a customer on an Aruba system.

@hankhillsnrrwurethra

4 жыл бұрын

I did campus extensions into rail yards using Aruba wireless four years ago and they were solid and simple.

Hi Chris, thanks for the review! What about a comparison of Aruba AP11 vs Unifi AC Lite regarding speed and stability as those are more or less at the same price level. Thx!

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

So in what way do they differ from their enterprise brethren? Just limited function, cloud-controlled and licence-free or are there other possibly important points?

Totally agree with you on avoiding products with ongoing licensing but I'm also extremely cautious about products that rely on the maker's cloud service to manage them as these ones appear to do. Can they continues to be managed or even used if that service goes away? What happens if Aruba decides to monetize that service? How private is your usage data? What are your thoughts on this?

@Noodles.FreeUkraine

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. At least for the EU this seems to be a complete GDPR no-go right from the start.

Did by any change have any option to reduce the transmitting power per frequency in db or something? New edit.... noticed the option for that in another video of yours presenting the new Instan On Cloud interface Also a video setting mesh wifi up would be nice.

Just installed Access Point AP11D -Software ver 2.0.2, but cannot locate the vlan toggle switch as mentioned, any idea?

Looking for a router setup for a small 3 building Condo complex. Each building does not need to connect to each other. Sole use is for irrigation controller and intercom system. Any recommendations?

what encryption/wifi security (WSPA+ or Radius) requirement to set this access point up?

So now for a comparison of pro-grade, sub-$300 APs from the top tier companies? Perhaps a showdown between: - Aruba Instant On - Meraki Go (no license required) - Ubiquiti (for argument sake) - Xclaim (by Ruckus) It’s be interesting to compare the quantity and impact of the missing features (they all had to remove *something* from their respective bigger cousins to meet the price-point).

@lordcarnorjax8599

4 жыл бұрын

Meraki Go is quite limited in number of devices you can add to the account and there's a license part number for the gateway still on their site but the FAQ says you don't need a license any more so I'd want to clear that up before buying. Xclaim units are now End of Sale and End of Xclaim cloud service is July 25 2021.

Can you review a ruckus ax AP in the future (if they don't charge annual license fee)?

whether we can connect arubainstant without POE switch

"plz ignore the terms and conditions ... " lol 😁😁

Is there a way to change the owner of the aps? . I have set them up from my account but I need to move them to the costumer account

Chris, I am considering implementing this line. One thing I have come across is the 25 device per site limit. My question is - Can sites cross communicate? If I manage my 8 switches on one site and my 20 APs on another, will this function? Appreciate the help!

Hi there, Aruba is it better than unifi Ap Ac pro??

So what is missing compared to other devices.

do you know why my AP-515 wont show up on POE but do show up with the dc power pack?

Can you connect a WiFi booster to this?

how do i disable the wifi ssid security key? My wifi access will redirect to FortiGate Captive Portal with user login to access to internetv

I like these. Was worried because I didnt recognize the name and having to create an online account to admin them (other than phone app) was skeptical. But its actually an HP company. My question is, for residential it seems fine, but what are your thoughts for commercial or should we continue to stick with Ubuquiti?

@matthewzacune8526

4 жыл бұрын

While I am not familiar with Aruba Instant On APs, the normal Aruba APs are enterprise class APs and compete with Cisco enterprise access points. We have deployed a couple thousand of them at a single site for customers for large networks. Their main line is very stable and powerful. I would imagine that the hardware on these is very similar just with the difference of the cloud controller being used for them

@collinsturner9930

4 жыл бұрын

These AP's are made for both residential and commercial space. The nice thing with the Instant ON AP's is that you can add up to 25 AP's per cluster and have up to 8 SSID's. For higher traffic areas i would just suggest using the AP15 and for lower traffic areas an AP11 or AP12.

Hi can you tell me how many AP Aruba devices contact with same one ID

can I use a UniFi 48v 0.5A poe on an Aruba AP12 / AP11 ?

Do you need poe switch

Any chance you could review the Ruckus Unleashed line as well as I'm torn between Aruba and Ruckus?

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

I already did a Ruckus Unleashed video!

@jlficken

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrosstalkSolutions I missed it somehow. I'll go find it...thanks!

Would love this if there was an on prem management solution as opposed to the cloud. Otherwise looks great and could work someplace I wanted to use Ruckus Unleashed.

Wow... Hi I have a question, I have fios router with 1gb speed but the router itself doesn't have enough coverage for my 5600sqf home, for that reason I did buy a year ago the orbi ax6000 as an ap mode work good in my level but when I do go downstairs I got poor connection ( too bad for a almost $700 wifi mesh), now I was thinking to upgrade it for the same mesh but with the extra satellite ($999) more expensive, I have over 35 devices connected plus school home for 3 kids, Nas, 4k streaming video, surveillance, etc, a very use network, I was thinking since my Verizon router is an ax6000 router instead of upgrade to a Orbi ax6000 3 pack, I was thinking to add Access points like this guys but I have no idea if is compatible or not, do I need a switch or just plug it to my router and connect the ap to each other?, do you think this option works or should I do the orbi one? I like this arubas, thanks for your help

Cloud only. Does that mean if Aruba goes bankrupt or changes their policy - those become fancy paperweights? Also I'm not sure I like the idea of AP sending lots of traffic info back home, probably all the DPI stuff is done on their servers and they profit some amount off your data. If you are the type of person to make a separate IoT WLAN for some devices that you don't trust, I'm not sure those are a good idea.

@AG-fx9sl

4 жыл бұрын

cmptuomp3 I wouldn't be too worried about them going out of business. They've been doing networking for 14+ years and are second in revenue only to Cisco.

@cmptuomp3

4 жыл бұрын

@@AG-fx9sl Yes, I'm not worried either, it's just a principle thing. It's like owning a fridge that relies on some cloud API to work, it probably won't have downtime but still.

the backside looks like the normal aruba AP

Do they have 2FA on the cloud based controller for extra security ?

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

Not that I saw.

where can i buy a t-shirt like yours?

I might have missed it but you didn't say why they are called "Instant On." If they are only programmable through the website then does that mean if the company goes out of business you can no longer make changes to the AP?

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

There is a mechanism in the portal to transfer site management to a different user.

@lohphat

4 жыл бұрын

bds I doubt HP is going out of business anytime soon. Any product with cloud management architecture poses the potential problem but I worry more about off-brand IoT lightbulbs than this which is from a big-Keon enterprise company. This product line is basically a cut down version of their IAP line which embeds controller functionality in the AP itself with mesh failover BUT you have the option of reflashing the firmware to a cloud management option (for an annual fee). So basically it’s caveat emptor. Instead of paying $375 for an IAP model vs these as cloud only to lower the unit cost, you have to choose your pain. I prefer IAP installs as it’s self contained and local. But I could see a lower barrier to entry may be more attractive.

@animaniaTV

4 жыл бұрын

@@lohphat Thanks for pointing out the differences between these two Aruba product lines. For IAP models with the embedded controller option, are there any licensing or hidden fees later for getting firmware updates until APs reach end-of-life? (and hopefully they are supported much longer than some UniFi APs..)

Why not host a speedtest on your LAN to test wireless speeds?

@mr.needmoremhz4148

4 жыл бұрын

Idd i don't understand why he never does even basic LAN speed testing any recent PC/ laptop with ssd can do that. I did 400 Mbit/s internet speed test on the "better" home wireless router 10 years ago (for a similar price) ....

I LOVE THAT SHIRT!! TCP/IP! WHERE CAN I GET IT?

@nooneusesthisname

3 жыл бұрын

I've got that shirt myself :) That's promotional gear from a company called Kentik (check out their product too, it's amazing), they have a bunch like this.

Wooot.... unboxing without kicking off the box? What’s happening here

we still use the 205's in our organization

@lohphat

4 жыл бұрын

Ronald R I’ve been an Aruba fan for almost a decade. They just work in congested environments. I have one at home where I’m competing with 120, yes 120, competing SSIDs visible from my apartment. I stream 4K video via 802.11ac over multiple devices without a problem.

We have Aruba at work, easily 500+ APs. Not a big fan of them. They all get very warm to the touch, i would say almost too hot for me to ever purchase myself.

@mark22732

4 жыл бұрын

So have you ever had an actual problem as a result of that? Or you just don't like it?

@techno4x4

3 жыл бұрын

@@mark22732 We have had some of them overheat and cause the plastic to slightly melt. They feel hot enough to burn your hand if they are in a high traffic area. We have the IAPs at 40+ sites.

An oregonian with a dream catcher... ha ha!

Hi Chris! I would agree. It seems like a very simple family of products to use and deploy from a quality brand, however, I think Ubiquity would be slightly above this product line. Enterprise Aruba probably is closer to Ubiquity.

I wonder if you can get this Jamaica, Bermuda, Bahama, Key Largo even Montego.

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could go to any of those places.

@lordcarnorjax8599

4 жыл бұрын

Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go oh I want to take you down to Kokomo, we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow That's where we want to go, way down in Kokomo

I use them at work. We have about 5 of them..

@CrosstalkSolutions

4 жыл бұрын

How do you like them?

@rhdtv2002

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrosstalkSolutions I have had them for 3-5 years -not same model but Aruba..they never have failed me once.

@rhdtv2002

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrosstalkSolutions btw. I'm buying 6 more of them this year

@wiziek

4 жыл бұрын

@@rhdtv2002 Not same model but Aruba? There is a difference between proper Aruba and Aruba Instant ON, kinda like Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Sg switch...

@rhdtv2002

4 жыл бұрын

@@wiziek yes..Aruba not the Instant On..my apologies on that

Can these be powered by POE, or is a nearby 120v power outlet nearby required?

@collinsturner9930

4 жыл бұрын

These can be powered by POE. The Instant ON series comes in two options, one without power which is powered by POE and then there are power bundles which include a power cord.

@collinsturner9930

4 жыл бұрын

you can always add a power cable at any time if you ever decide to switch over to 120V.

this Ap is not good, os is too raw, I am trying to return it

Main problem, cloud controller needed, no local controller.

So, this has nothing to do with that friendly island!

Why would you throttle users unless you’re on DSL or T1.. You’re just keeping people on the airwaves longer.