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Aruba Instant On Access Points vs Fortinet FortiAP comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper Mist Wireless Acces...
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Ranking in Wireless LAN
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Aruba Instant On Access Points
Ranking in Wireless LAN
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiAP
Ranking in Wireless LAN
16th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.2%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Aruba Instant On Access Points is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiAP is 1.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

GH
Dec 29, 2022
Quick updates, easy port troubleshooting, and reliable
Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) are for network connections The zero-touch provisioning and AI have helped out our organization because customers can install APs in less time than other solutions. The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability…
AlvaroMadero - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 25, 2024
Simplifies the network configuration with dynamic segmentation and role-based access
They have allowed us to segment the different parts of the organization so that they have only the permissions they should have to access what they need and nothing else. And that has made our servers and infrastructure more secure because only authorized people can access them. There is an opportunity to enter lower SMB segments where Erbway has other products. But it wouldn't be for Ergo Instant. It would be for another line of products from them. I advise you to get it with Aruba Central. It makes it easier to manage and much simpler. You can monitor it from anywhere. And be sure to have someone who knows Server Central help you set it up. It's good for almost every business access to very large campuses. There is a dashboard where we can see AI recommendations on potential issues or performance improvements if we change part of the configuration, which has helped us improve network performance or stability over time. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
AR
Feb 28, 2024
Helps secure network access, is easy to deploy, and offers good support
We use FortiAP for some of our firewalls Our network is segmented, and we use an access control list in conjunction with our Fortinet FortiAP wireless access points to secure network access. The integration with the Fortinet security ecosystem has been good. It helps save time with the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."
"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features."
"The solution is very secure."
"The solution is stable."
"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."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"The initial setup is easy."
"The solution is scalable."
"The solution's most valuable features include a simple deployment phase, easy management, and scalability."
"Configuring everything in the cloud with Aruba Central and having all the devices be independent of a centralized controller has made it simple to deploy."
"Aruba is much better than other vendors like Cisco and NETGEAR in terms of quality, price, and value for money."
"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."
"The product's initial setup phase is too easy."
"Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well."
"We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great."
"FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier."
"The setup was straightforward."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."
"The pricing is reasonable for what it offers."
"If we have FortiClient installed on multiple devices, it is seamless to connect with FortiAP. It supports passwordless authentication as well. That is a great thing about it."
"The product's deployment phase is very easy since its documentation part is available in the public domain."
"The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."
 

Cons

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."
"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."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"The price could be better."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"The solution's range could be better."
"The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited."
"While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations."
"It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions."
"It would be good to integrate some marketing features into Aruba Instant On Access Points, like heat maps. This would allow deployment in warehouses or malls to see how people move from one point to another, helping to locate the original fit."
"If there's a way to get a floor map of our office space so we can place the access points on a map to be able to see what's what, where everything is going, where the most traffic is being connected, that would be a nice feature."
"The tool is priced high."
"When I first deployed the solution, I couldn't use a tagged VLAN for the management. It might already have been fixed in a recent firmware upgrade."
"FortiAP could be a little cheaper."
"I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps."
"The wireless functionality is not the best."
"Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues."
"The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations."
"The security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement."
"The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required."
"FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
"The pricing is fair."
"The pricing is too high."
"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
"I rate the product's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"It's a cost-effective solution."
"Aruba Instant On Access Points are license-free. It's a very good and cheap solution for wireless networks. It can be compared with solutions from Ubiquiti and TP-Link, but it is in a different class. Aruba Instant On Access Points are cheaper than those from Cisco, Ruckus, and Motorola. It's perhaps the cheapest one. They do not use licenses, so it is a solution from the box. You don't need to pay extra money or deal with hidden payments."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the standard licensing charges associated with the product. There are some additional costs associated with the product since I have seen customers who purchase three-year or five-year plans."
"Its price is fair. It is not really cheap, and it is also not expensive. It is in the middle."
"The price of Aruba Instant On Access Points is reasonable. They are competitively priced. I've even used it in my home at one time because of the low price."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"You buy it for $165 an AP, which is what we paid."
"FortiAP is more expensive than some other options."
"If I compare it with the other enterprise products, the price is good."
"The product is available at a very comfortable price for my company compared to the other products available in the market. The prices of products from Meraki and Aruba are high compared to those of Fortinet."
"The devices under Fortinet are not expensive. The solution's licensing part is expensive."
"We purchased perpetual licensing, and additional costs may vary depending on the services acquired from Fortinet."
"Fortinet FortiAP offers a more cost-effective solution compared to Palo Alto and Check Point."
"On a scale of one to ten with ten being the most expensive, I would rate FortiAP a six."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
61%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
3%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
9%
Retailer
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products. But for a new c...
What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?
HP recently acquired Juniper, and I'm not happy about that. Juniper is a brand, and HP acquired them because of Junip...
What do you like most about Aruba Instant On Access Points?
It's really easy to set up. And, you don't have to pay for the cloud solution. That's really interesting for our clie...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba Instant On Access Points?
The product's price falls on the cheaper end of the spectrum. The price of the product is one of the biggest benefits...
What needs improvement with Aruba Instant On Access Points?
I don't see much of a difference between Aruba and Cisco. With Aruba, the documentation on the website is not too eas...
What do you like most about FortiAP?
If we have FortiClient installed on multiple devices, it is seamless to connect with FortiAP. It supports passwordles...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiAP?
The product is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is expensive and ten i...
What needs improvement with FortiAP?
The improvement factor could be in APs. Also, it could have a control, like MAC address. The report provides the host...
 

Also Known As

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

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