Fortinet FortiAP vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Fortinet and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.3, while Huawei is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.1. Fortinet holds a 3.4% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 5.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiAP

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Fortinet FortiAP are prominent wireless solutions competing in enterprise networking. Based on current data, Huawei Wireless emerges as a cost-effective option with high performance, while Fortinet FortiAP excels in security integration.

Features: Huawei Wireless delivers high coverage, smart antennas, and seamless roaming, ideal for large enterprises. Fortinet FortiAP offers seamless integration with FortiGate, centralized management, and advanced security, catering well to environments using existing Fortinet products.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless users seek better technical support for SMBs and simpler configuration. Fortinet FortiAP could enhance outdoor performance and responsiveness of technical support. Both products can improve their cloud integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless is user-friendly with easy on-premises deployment but varies in technical support availability. Fortinet FortiAP offers straightforward deployment, especially for Fortinet users, but occasionally experiences slow customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is priced competitively, offering better affordability compared to Cisco and Aruba, with strong ROI for large enterprises. Fortinet FortiAP has reasonable pricing, comparable to Cisco, but could be more economical given the quality difference. It provides good ROI for enterprises already using Fortinet tools.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAP

Ranking in Wireless LAN

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAP is 3.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 5.4%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Yati Gharat

Chief Technology Officer at Litmus

Integrates well with Fortinet products, but there are signal issues in the outdoor environment

FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment. That is where we are having certain issues. We are not 100% happy with it. With the indoor environment, we are okay, but we are facing some issues when certain voice-related calls go from wireless points. There are certain drops, and we have faced these issues on an ongoing basis. We also have other vendors such as Aruba and Meraki, and we do not face any issues when there is a Teams or Zoom meeting going on. It could be that FortiAP is okay, but that particular device or appliance is not capable of handling that much load of voice and video. This might be the issue. RF Spectrum Analysis helps to understand what is the coverage and hotspots related to a particular access point, but then when we bought it, we did heat mapping through different vendors. If there are any rogue APs, we can identify them with RF Spectrum Analysis. We can see what the coverage area is, but there are some issues with that. Some of the offices have thick glasses, or the cabins are different, so in the RF coverage, what is shown is not what we get on the practical grounds. There are some issues with signal performance. It has the basic functionality that is mostly used, but there are certain devices that are not able to interconnect. When there is any issue or problem, if the administrator can get some information about that, that will be good. With Meraki and Aruba, we get certain beautiful things. If those can be integrated into this solution, it will be more beneficial, but we understand that being a security company, Fortinet's focus is on security.

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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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

"The setup was straightforward."

"The product's deployment phase is very easy since its documentation part is available in the public domain."

"FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier."

"The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."

"The pricing is reasonable for what it offers."

"We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great."

"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."

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"The solution has high performance and we are using Wi-Fi 6 that we have found to be the best coverage."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"Installation is easy."

"All of the features are valuable in Huawei Wireless."

"The solution is easily managed compared to other wireless solutions."

"It has all of the features that we need."

"What I like most about Huawei Wireless is that it's customizable. It has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, hiding features for different scenarios, low-density and high-density areas, and smart antennas."

"The solution offers very good value for money."

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Cons

"The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required."

"The wireless functionality is not the best."

"There is room for improvement in the product by expanding the number of SSIDs that can be broadcast."

"I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps."

"Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues."

"FortiAP could be a little cheaper."

"The improvement factor could be in APs. Also, it could have a control, like MAC address."

"FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment."

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"There was one time I had a problem with their centralized licensing. I called the Indian call center, but the response was not that good. One guy attended this call and he told me, "Definitely, I am forwarding your call to the next level. I'll let you know." After that, it took between 10 to 15 hours before I got a call back. By then, we had already resolved the issue. Therefore, they could improve the local support; there should be at very good Tier 1 and 2 support in India. They should be both proactive and reactive."

"The solution could be easier to use."

"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."

"Huawei Wireless has a small technical problem. When you use a power injector, it needs to be specially configured for the switch to which it is connected. It tries to take power not from the power injector but from the switch. The funny thing when you look at it is that you have three switches or maybe four or five that are theoretically capable. However, the port on these switches is disabled. When you connect the access point to a power injector, the access point checks for features from the switch, but on this port, the switch doesn't do power. So, the access point changes these features to energy save mode and cuts off some features, especially WiFi 6. It took me two weeks to find out what's going on and how to mitigate this sort of problem. It is very easy to fix. You need to disable LLDP on the port on which you connect the access point to the power injector. Power injectors aren't quite commonly used, but I have 54 access points, and I have used about 27 power injectors. So, about half of the access points were working at reduced speed, not full speed, for two weeks."

"I have encountered connectivity issues with the tool. I am not sure if it is due to Wi-Fi inference. I would like the solution to include some marketing analytics features like evaluation of user behavior."

"I'd like to see some after-sales support. It's a little bit below the expectations we had."

"The solution should offer more integration with third-party servers and devices."

"I have already integrated the radius system with Cisco and Huawei products, but it can be further improved to be more user-friendly and easier to use."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"The devices under Fortinet are not expensive. The solution's licensing part is expensive."

"FortiAP is more expensive than some other options."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"I pay monthly for the solution."

"The platform is less costly than one of its competitors. I rate the pricing a three out of ten."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"It is very cost-effective."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

12%

Government

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Retailer

Computer Software Company

14%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about FortiAP?

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiAP?

The pricing for Fortinet FortiAP is good compared to other competitive vendors.

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What needs improvement with FortiAP?

The radio band support could be improved, especially for legacy devices. We have faced issues where older devices are not able to connect to the access point, often receiving messages that the pass...

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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 be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Overview

Fortinet FortiAP provides wireless network access for industries such as banking, healthcare, and logistics. It enhances connectivity with FortiGate and FortiSwitch, ensuring secure data exchange in settings like offices and malls.

Fortinet FortiAP is integral for managing connected devices across sectors. It integrates seamlessly with Fortinet products, enhancing security and connectivity. Users benefit from a unified console that simplifies configuration and monitoring without additional controllers. The support for passwordless authentication and cloud visibility adds value, while its use in environments like shopping centers and offices facilitates secure data sharing and access.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiAP?

Integration with FortiGate and FortiAnalyzer: Simplifies network management and monitoring.
Passwordless Authentication: Enhances security and accessibility.
Cloud Dashboard: Provides comprehensive visibility over network activities.
Direct Control from FortiGate: Eliminates the need for separate controllers.
SSID Customization: Supports tailoring of wireless access.

What benefits should users expect from Fortinet FortiAP?

Efficient Network Management: Centralized control and configuration simplify operations.
Comprehensive Reporting: Transparent insights for improved decision-making.
Secure Access: Protects data through advanced security measures.
Seamless Connectivity: Improves user experience with simplified networking.

In industries like banking and healthcare, Fortinet FortiAP is deployed to enhance network security and provide reliable access. Retailers leverage its capabilities in shopping centers, while warehouses benefit from its reliable connectivity to support seamless operations. Managed service providers use it to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring effective network segmentation and coverage.

Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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