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Aruba Gateways and Controllers

byHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
in Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN
4.3

Overview

Product Information on Aruba Gateways and Controllers

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Aruba Gateways and Controllers?

Aruba Gateways and Controllers software is designed to manage and secure network traffic across various deployments, including campus, branch, and remote sites. The software supports centralized and distributed networking, delivering unified policy enforcement, dynamic segmentation, and traffic optimization. It facilitates secure connectivity for wired and wireless networks, integrates with authentication systems to control user and device access, and offers automation features to streamline network operations. The software also provides visibility into applications and devices on the network and assists in maintaining performance and availability while addressing security requirements for enterprises seeking to optimize both cloud and on-premises environments.

Aruba Gateways and Controllers Pricing

Aruba Gateways and Controllers software utilizes a pricing model based on device type and capacity, with options available for perpetual licenses or subscription-based licenses. Pricing varies depending on the model, throughput capacity, and feature set, with additional charges for software licenses and support services. Subscription terms can include one, three, or five-year durations.

Overall experience with Aruba Gateways and Controllers

IT ASSOCIATE
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Scalable Wireless Infrastructure Noted for Easy Setup, Though UI Bugs Persist”

4.0
Dec 18, 2025
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It Associate
<50M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Configuration Complexity and Improved Firmware Mark Enterprise WLAN Controllers Experience”

3.0
Mar 3, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th January 2024

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, known as a global edge-to-cloud company, concentrates on a range of technology and innovation services to connect, protect, analyze, and act on all data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, focusing on addressing business challenges through technology.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2015
Head office location
Houston, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
10B-30B USD
Website
http://www.hpe.com

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Aruba Gateways and Controllers Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(231 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
55%
4 Star
39%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
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  • It Associate
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Configuration Complexity and Improved Firmware Mark Enterprise WLAN Controllers Experience

    3.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    Enterprise WLAN Controllers with an difficult to configure web gui. But the features are all there you can use this controllers in your environement.
  • It Associate
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Configuration Complexity and Improved Firmware Mark Enterprise WLAN Controllers Experience

    3.0
    Mar 3, 2026
    Enterprise WLAN Controllers with an difficult to configure web gui. But the features are all there you can use this controllers in your environement.
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Aruba Gateways and Controllers Likes & Dislikes

Like

Ease of configuration. High Throughput supports many SFP ports that you can use depending on the model you get. High scalability.

Like

Ease of configuration. High Throughput supports many SFP ports that you can use depending on the model you get. High scalability.

Like

Ease of configuration. High Throughput supports many SFP ports that you can use depending on the model you get. High scalability.

Dislike

Difficult Webgui, it is not intuitive to configure, you have to learn a lot before you can configure an SSID. Older Firmwares were full of bugs, newer firmwares are a way better. Cloud compulsion.

Dislike

Difficult Webgui, it is not intuitive to configure, you have to learn a lot before you can configure an SSID. Older Firmwares were full of bugs, newer firmwares are a way better. Cloud compulsion.

Dislike

Difficult Webgui, it is not intuitive to configure, you have to learn a lot before you can configure an SSID. Older Firmwares were full of bugs, newer firmwares are a way better. Cloud compulsion.