D-Link Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM comparison

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We performed a comparison between D-Link Wireless and Fortinet FortiWLM 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.

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D-Link Wireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM

June 2024

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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the market share of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7% and it increased by 131.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of D-Link Wireless is 3.0% and it increased by 40.0% compared to the previous year. The market share of Fortinet FortiWLM is 1.7% and it decreased by 19.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

RobNelson

National Marketing Manager at Clearaccess

May 10, 2023

A highly scalable solution empowered with an AI-driven network management system

I use the solution to pull videos from buses in a bus terminus The bus drivers were not declaring ticket sales done on the bus. The solution helps us to know exactly how many tickets they've sold and how much money they've collected. It doesn't allow the drivers to steal money from the bus…

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Abdu Hafeez

IT Admin at a educational organization with 51-200 employees

Sep 25, 2023

Very good AP however Password restriction feature and their support system needs improvement some time it's connect with password and without password too.

* Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve. * Its interface and support system need much improvement. Sometimes, when we use the interface to reset the password and configure SSIDs, or some other changes, the "Save" option does not show and we have to go to some internal setting and then we can "save" the setting. The “Save” option must be in front of or below of the settings. * Support system: Sometimes we urgently need help from the support center and ask for help many times. Either the call does not connect or it connects after a very long time. Also, at times we do not get proper support from the support Engineer. * Sometimes we configure the SSID with a password but the same AP shows two WiFi connections with the same SSID name (one is protected by a password and another one give access without a password).

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FransLegdeur

Owner at Falco Networks

Jan 24, 2023

Central management, integrated controller, and scalable

We use a basic setup and the initial setup of Fortinet FortiWLM. The implementation process takes approximately one hour. To effectively manage your network, it's important to understand the concept of profiles. These profiles can be tailored to specific types of hardware and when that hardware is detected, it will automatically be configured to match the corresponding profile, ensuring all APs are consistently set up. It's a fantastic solution for network management. The bulk of the work involves physically connecting all the devices and ensuring they have the correct IP addresses. Once that is done, the logical setup is relatively simple and can be accomplished by navigating through the GUI to create profiles. I rate the initial setup of Fortinet FortiWLM a seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

"The solution is stable."

"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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"The tool supports new technologies."

"The most valuable feature of D-Link Wireless is its durability."

"The solution is extremely easy to install. You just add them and in a few clicks, they are ready to go."

"It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"This product is user-friendly and we can manage it as per the requirements of the user."

"D-Link is a good product that is quite affordable and I recommend it."

"The setup process is very easy."

"It's scalable, user friendly, and easy to manage."

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"The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to connect and broadcast to different networks without using a VLAN or a layer two switch, which allows you to easily create guest networks."

"The most valuable features of this solution are its speed, reliability, and integration with the firewall."

"I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires."

"We're using SD-WAN at all of our locations now, which helps increase and aggregate and lower response time and improve application performance."

"Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management."

"This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users."

"We can deploy a tunnel-based VLAN and SSID, for something that happens at the last minute, in a matter of minutes, because of the interaction between the FortiGate, the FortiSwitches, and the FortiAPs."

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Cons

"The price could be better."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"The solution is expensive."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

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"Sometimes, the solution needs to be restarted."

"It would definitely help if we had more advanced features for distributing bandwidth."

"The cloud managed solution needs improvement, and they should focus on the SD-WAN segment with regard to integration."

"D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology."

"The performance offered by D-Link Wireless can be a bit problematic at times, owing to which it is an area that can be considered for improvement."

"The tool's technical support can get difficult sometimes. We got a technician only after complaining for 10-15 days. The tool's technicians need to be made available everywhere."

"The solution doesn't have hotspots. Users can't set it up so that visitors can log in via Facebook or social media as they can at, for example, airports. D-Link should include hotspots that offer integration with social media. That way, visitors don't need to be asking people for passwords. They can just use Facebook."

"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."

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"This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment."

"The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."

"Technical support is very poor. We are not satisfied with the technical support because there is not any direct person from Fortinet for any troubleshooting, which we expected."

"In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers."

"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation."

"The pricing for the solution is expensive and can be improved."

"Areas for improvement would be the compatibility with Apple products and cross-platform integration."

"The range needs some improvement and also the stability."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

"The solution is expensive."

"The product is affordable."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"The solution is fairly priced."

"Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."

"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"The price of Fortinet FortiWLM is reasonable compared to the other vendors. We are using a five-year license."

"The product is highly expensive. I rate the pricing a ten."

"Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."

"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Educational Organization

Government

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...

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Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to ...

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What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

The tool’s pricing is good for the functionality it provides. It is a one-time purchase. The cost can range from $100...

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWLM?

The security is a valuable feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

The solution is fairly priced.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

The range needs some improvement and also the stability.

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Comparisons

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 42% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 20% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 7% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 3% of the time

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Huawei Wireless vs D-Link Wireless

Compared 57% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs D-Link Wireless

Compared 14% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs D-Link Wireless

Compared 12% of the time

Omada Access Points vs D-Link Wireless

Compared 6% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs D-Link Wireless

Compared 6% of the time

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Aruba Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 27% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 20% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 19% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 10% of the time

Ubiquiti Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 7% of the time

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Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

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Fortinet FortiWLM

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Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

D-Link WLAN

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

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Overview

Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

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Metropolitan Public Defender, Mission Motorcycles

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Buyer's Guide

D-Link Wireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM

June 2024

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