ExtremeWireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM comparison

Extreme and Fortinet are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Extreme is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4, while Fortinet is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5. Extreme holds a 1.6% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Fortinet’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of Extreme users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

ExtremeWireless and Fortinet FortiWLM compete in the wireless networking space, each providing distinct advantages. While ExtremeWireless impresses with ease of use, Fortinet FortiWLM excels in security features and network visibility, offering potentially greater value.

Features: ExtremeWireless provides seamless connectivity, robust performance, and high-speed access. Fortinet FortiWLM offers advanced security, in-depth analytics, and network insights tailored for enterprise needs.

Room for Improvement: ExtremeWireless could enhance its security features, analytical capabilities, and enterprise-level customization options. Fortinet FortiWLM might improve its ease of deployment, simplicity in management, and reduce the complexity of its feature set for better user adoption.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ExtremeWireless offers straightforward deployment and excellent customer support, ensuring fast setup with minimal issues. Fortinet FortiWLM involves complex integration but provides comprehensive support, extensive documentation, and assistance for complex configurations.

Pricing and ROI: ExtremeWireless provides competitive pricing with high ROI for scalability and reliable performance. Fortinet FortiWLM requires a larger initial investment but delivers considerable ROI through its advanced security and detailed network management capabilities.

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ExtremeWireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 5.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ExtremeWireless is 1.6%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Gyan Sharma

Assistant Programmer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha

Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation

I do have a suggestion: 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. If there are access points from other brands installed nearby; they can cause interference and disrupt the range of our Mist access points. So, the security features could be stronger, especially in terms of authentication. The connectivity is excellent, but security needs improvement. In future releases, integrating more AI features would be beneficial. If Mist had stronger AI features, it could provide better security against network threats and cyberattacks. So, this solution still needs to improve its AI capabilities. It would be great if the AI could improve the range of the access points, and auto-protect functionality should be there to avoid interference by other nearby access points and enhance threat detection. In the future, I'd like to see stronger threat detection features integrated with Mist, as well as better detection of nearby access points that might cause interference.

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Seungho Yang

Network Engineer at KOREAN AIR

Enhanced employee access with effective wireless monitoring and seamless roaming

Our use case for ExtremeWireless is to allow our employees to access the company systems The monitoring systems in ExtremeWireless have been very effective, and they are cheaper than other products. It provides better monitoring logs and detailed logs compared to Cisco Wireless. The most…

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Zachary Wheeler

President / CEO at Secure Solutions Center LLC

Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy

They need to do more with their marketing. That's what's wrong with them. Nobody knows they do all this other stuff. I love the product. For an enterprise-level system, you never have to explain why you're recommending Fortinet, whereas you might have to do that if you want to use the Ubiquiti Professional or the new Netgear line, but you don't have to explain Fortinet. It has been remarkable to work with. It would be nice if they had some smaller switches or hubs. They should offer two-port, three-port, or four-port devices so that you don't have to buy an eight-port switch, and you don't have to use an unmanaged element, but their product line is very complete, and I can't say enough about it.

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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

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

"The simplicity is great."

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

"The solution is very secure."

"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

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

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

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

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"The product's price is competitive. It is an impressive and reliable product."

"The solution is easy to use and manage. Overall it is very simple to understand and users do not know it is a cloud solution."

"The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect."

"ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution."

"The most valuable feature is the cloud-managed aspect."

"ExtremeWireless has good performance."

"It's reliable and works well. It's pretty stable."

"It's cloud-based and very easy to deploy."

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"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall."

"The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection."

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

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the management."

"At the moment, particularly with the COVID-19 situation, the most valuable feature is probably the IPsec VPN, which is easy to implement with Fortinet."

"Seamless roaming by leveraging Virtual Cell is a major advantage which reduces roam times and issues related to roaming. Code stability has been excellent and the hardware quality is second to none."

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

"If you do have a FortiGate Firewall somewhere in the network, you can connect the wireless controller to that... You get 100 percent visibility from a single point... You can see everything that's connected to the FortiGate, whether it's a switch or a wireless AP or a wireless controller or any other Fortinet product."

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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 pricing should be made cheaper."

"They should include SD-WAN features to it."

"The solution is expensive."

"Though certain security features are integrated into the product, my company has to always look forward to tightening certain security functionalities in the solution."

"Juniper should make the products more affordable."

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

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"The ability to integrate with network devices from other vendors would be helpful."

"The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanced to match the level of Ruckus Wireless and other vendors."

"One area that could be improved is the accuracy of tracking tags."

"The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better."

"The solution must include integrated IoT solutions on their wireless APs."

"The cost is a little high."

"The user interface of ExtremeWireless could be better. It is not user-friendly."

"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices."

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

"The interface could certainly do with some improvement. We have other customers with WiFi networks, and they always use Ubiquiti. With Ubiquiti, it's a much better user interface, and it is much easier to configure."

"The pricing model can be improved to encourage use by small business and individuals and the hardware could stand to be redesigned."

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

"Cost is something that could be improved, but you have to pay for what you get."

"The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."

"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."

"Documentation could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

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

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing is fair."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

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

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"The license cost per AP is about $150 USD."

"The solution has a yearly subscription, and we have to pay additional costs for technical support."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."

"I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."

"ExtremeWireless isn't budget-friendly. The hardware costs around 20,000 Indian rupees. We're still using an older controller, so it doesn't require a license, unlike the newest versions of the ExtremeWireless controller."

"We pay approximately $30,000 per year."

"There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."

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"Fortinet FortiWLM's pricing is regular and competitive."

"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."

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

"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."

"To save yourself from increased setup and maintenance costs, I highly recommend undertaking a proper site survey from the beginning."

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

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

11%

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

15%

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Comms Service Provider

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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 cheaper than Meraki, placing it in the middle of the pack.

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

Supporting multiple protocols would be beneficial.

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What do you like most about ExtremeWireless?

The initial setup process is simple.

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What needs improvement with ExtremeWireless?

The performance of the access points could be improved. ExtremeWireless coverage and signal stability could be enhanc...

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What is your primary use case for ExtremeWireless?

The primary use case is for cloud-based access management, as ExtremeWireless is pioneering in this area. Additionall...

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

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

The platform's pricing needs improvement.

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Comparisons

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Compared 44% of the time

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Compared 18% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 15% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 4% of the time

Fortinet FortiWLC vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 2% of the time

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Ruckus Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 39% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 22% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 11% of the time

ExtremeCloud IQ vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 5% of the time

Mist AI and Cloud vs ExtremeWireless

Compared 2% of the time

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Aruba Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 26% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 21% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 15% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 12% of the time

Huawei Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 1% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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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.

Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

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.

Sample Customers

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St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source

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

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