We performed a comparison between Cisco Wireless and Fortinet FortiAP based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"The simplicity is great."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."
"Authentication is the important feature for us. My IT staff no longer has to look after catering to clients who come from overseas."
"The tool's most valuable features are security, flexibility, user activity, and high bandwidth."
"The product enables mobility and centralized control."
"The FlexConnect feature is the most valuable."
"You need to learn the technology but after that the setup is easy."
"The CleanAir features and the fast transition."
"It is a reliable and robust solution. Access and Mobility Groups are useful. We don't use anything very fancy."
"Cisco's support team is the best in the industry."
"The pricing is reasonable for what it offers."
"FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."
"The product's deployment phase is very easy since its documentation part is available in the public domain."
"We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great."
"I like FortiAP's performance and stability. The reporting is also quite good."
"The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."
"The setup was straightforward."
"It would be helpful to have even stronger security features to help protect against interference from other nearby access points that aren't part of our network."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"The price could be better."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"The solution is expensive."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"In the next release, I would like to have support for Wi-Fi 6."
"The licensing models need to be reviewed in some instances. Obviously Cisco's licensing models are quite challenging, and it can be costly."
"The interface could be better."
"Its licensing model and cost should be improved."
"Installation is complex."
"The new licensing has no added value and seems to be Cisco's effort to take advantage of customers."
"It would be great if it is compatible with other products."
"The solution is stable but it could be improved. However, this could be because there are not enough APs."
"The wireless functionality is not the best."
"The security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement."
"I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps."
"The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations."
"There is room for improvement in the product by expanding the number of SSIDs that can be broadcast."
"FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment."
"The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required."
"Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues."
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Cisco Wireless is ranked 2nd in Wireless LAN with 148 reviews while Fortinet FortiAP is ranked 17th in Wireless LAN with 9 reviews. Cisco Wireless is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiAP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Wireless writes "Allows us to deploy a wide range of wireless products with stable WiFi". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiAP writes "Integrates well with Fortinet products, but there are signal issues in the outdoor environment". Cisco Wireless is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, whereas Fortinet FortiAP is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Huawei Wireless. See our Cisco Wireless vs. Fortinet FortiAP report.
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