v3.6.0.2
Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 17, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Entity [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name Aerohive Networks, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001372414    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,293,117  
Entity Public Float     $ 207,304,923
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer No