We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access and MikroTik Routers and Switches based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."I would rate the the ease of management and scalability within our network architecture an eight out of ten, with ten being best."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its simplicity."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access has essential features for managing switches."
"What stands out is the effective management and enhanced security provided by the solution's function as an extension of the firewall."
"The integration with the whole platform, so there's one dashboard for everything. It is one of the most valuable features."
"It works really well, I think the equipment is solid, and the help is great."
"Stability and scalability for this product are very good. Setup is easy and deployment can be completed within minutes. The technical support for Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is good."
"The most valuable feature of FortiSwitch is its user-friendly interface, which facilitates easy management and propagation of rules throughout the network."
"It's very user-friendly."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"I think they have very strong routers because they have multiple processors. I like its easy configuration with applications. For example, configuration with Linux, Iptables, and routing protocols."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"The routing is nice and straightforward."
"The stability is good."
"I have seen a return on investment since we didn't have to pay a licensing fee."
"The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward. I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money."
"The tool should improve its CLI."
"Technical support needs to take a different approach and pricing should appear more competitive."
"The product's pricing needs improvement for small and medium businesses."
"They could provide integration with Fortinet Authenticator."
"The scalability and technical support can be improved."
"The security of the solution could be a bit better."
"I don't like the way it's managed."
"The initial setup is pretty easy; we have built a knowledge base. But there's a learning curve for beginners."
"As far as improvements, there are basically only two things I would suggest. First, I think they should provide extensive training for the new releases of products, especially in the LTE space. Second, they could spend more time ensuring that their OS releases are more stable, rather than waiting for things to fall apart on the customer's premises before they make the necessary changes."
"They should improve technical support and make direct access available to the customers."
"The solution is a complicated device."
"When we have a problem and reach out to MikroTik support, it's not very fast. Usually, you have to speak in English, so my technicians need to have strong English skills to communicate."
"I would like to have the option of having multiple logins."
"The updates as well as the patches could be improved. I believe it would be beneficial to automate the process of router patching to avoid the need for manual checks. With automated patching, as long as the router is connected to the internet, it can automatically perform necessary updates. Failing to patch the router can leave me vulnerable to potential security threats."
"In the Israeli market, we are in need of Hebrew support."
"The solution needs to offer better documentation."
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 41 reviews while MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 62 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2, while MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access writes "It's a strong product that's easy to manage and costs significantly less than competing solutions ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Routers and Switches writes "A cost-effective networking solutions with a robust feature set, but its interface may have a steeper learning curve". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and HPE Ethernet Switches, whereas MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Aruba Switches and Arista Networks Platform. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches report.
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