Ruckus or Aruba-which is more suitable for your network needs?

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There are many access points on the market, and each access point is manufactured by a different brand. However, you should always rely on quality to make the most of your network. Both Ruckus and Aruba’s access points have their own advantages and disadvantages, but your network requirements determine their applicability. Next we outline their main functions and highlight their differences.

Differences between Ruckus and Aruba

Company	Ruckus	Aruba
Developed for	High density indoor environments	High density environments
Access points	Dual band with MU-MIMO	Dual band with MU-MIMO
Network management options	On-site or remote controllers (hardware, cloud, virtual, clustered or standalone)	Cloud, Local or on-premises
Security functions	DPSK patent technology, BYOD technology	VPN, Firewall, Unlimited intrusion prevention, etc.
Performance	SmartCast and BeamFlex technology	Beam forming technology

Ruckus vs. Aruba- Compare

Network Performance

Ruckus access points have better optimal performance and higher network efficiency than Aruba access points. The performance of the Ruckus access point is optimized in its radio frequency technology. Through the unique BeamFlex antenna technology, you can increase radio capacity and reduce co-channel interference, allowing you to comfortably enjoy a seamless network. In addition, Ruckus devices can transmit IPTV to ensure your multimedia applications.

Normally, Ruckus performs client load balancing, and it is equipped with airtime fairness to promote Wi-Fi to your slow device. In addition, it also has smart support for apps and frequency band control, allowing your dual-band device to connect to the 5 GHz frequency band to improve network efficiency. On the other hand, Aruba has beamforming technology to concentrate the signal on your device, so you can enjoy a stable network.

Network Security

Aruba provides a more secure network than Ruckus. Its security protocol has been standardized through 802.11 I, and it also provides a string firewall in its Aruba mobile controller. However, Ruckus also has BYOD technology and DPSK patented technology, which work together to ensure that your network has a subtle level of security.

Ruckus and Aruba-Comparison Overview

Ruckus

Ruckus’ innovative and personalized wireless video, voice and data technology, namely adaptive antenna ray, is used to extend the signal range and increase client data, thereby eliminating any Wi-Fi interference. In this way, you can ensure a strong and reliable network for all smart Wi-Fi devices.

Access point：Ruckus R750

The Ruckus R750 access point adopts a compact design and structure and is easy to deploy. It supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard, so it can provide your home and business with a faster, stronger and more reliable network.

It provides a total throughput speed of 3.5 Gbps for your connected devices. Its bandwidth speed is 1148 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency band and 2400 Mbps on the 5 GHz frequency band. In this way, your low-bandwidth and high-bandwidth activities can be satisfied.

In addition, the performance of the Ruckus R750 access point is enhanced by the simultaneous dual-band function, which supports 8 spatial streams on its frequency band. It also has OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, no matter how heavy your connection log load, you can provide a delay-free multi-user experience. With Ruckus virtual and physical cloud management options, you can easily configure and manage your network at any time.

Aruba

All of Aruba access points use AI-driven radio frequency optimization, intelligent management, dynamic segmentation, and intelligent operation of a wealth of users and applications. In addition, they have been optimized to support IoT devices running Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and other third-party protocols.

Access point：Aruba AP-335 Series

The Aruba AP-335 access point uses white color to enhance the beauty of your home, compact design and easy to deploy. It provides a total throughput speed of up to 2533 Mbps for your connected devices, 800 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz frequency band, and 1733 Mbps on the 5 GHz frequency band. Its dual-band function and MU-MIMO technology make it an efficient and high-performance network in a high-density environment. It has antenna polarization diversity to optimize radio frequency performance.

It comes with a built-in Bluetooth low energy radio and supports location-based services, allowing your device to receive signals from multiple Aruba beacons at the same time. It has unlimited scalability, allowing you to connect up to 1500 devices to your network without worrying about any connection failures. It uses adaptive radio management technology to provide airtime fairness, allocate channel and power settings and ensure that all your access points are free from any Wi-Fi interference. In addition, it also integrates wireless intrusion protection, which can protect your network when you use the Internet to identify, classify, and block malicious URLs and files.

A summary table for the Ruckus R750 and the Aruba AP-335

Model	Ruckus R750	Aruba AP-335
Wi-Fi technology	802.11 ax	802.11 ac
Frequency bands	2.4 and 5 GHz	2.4 and 5 GHz
Throughput speeds	1148 + 2400 Mbps	800 + 1733 Mbps
MU-MIMO	Yes	Yes

Conclusion

Both Ruckus and Aruba have unique features for optimal performance. However, Ruckus provides you with a more stable and faster network than Aruba. Ruckus can always maintain its performance in high-density environments.