We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWLC and Mist AI and Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
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"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 artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"The solution is very secure."
"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLC is the overall high quality."
"It's easy to set everything up during implementation."
"The most useful aspect of Mist AI and Cloud is automation capabilities."
"Ability to control the access points by groups."
"Regarding features, the solution seems to be very intuitive."
"Natural language patching is an important feature."
"Has an extremely good feature set."
"Multi PSK (Pre-shared Key) is a very good feature in the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"There are several valuable features. One of them is Cibas, and another one is Marvis."
"The most valuable aspect is that they operate on small microservices, offering numerous open APIs that enhance the value of our Wi-Fi network. This flexibility allows us to optimize various aspects such as workforce planning and occupancy management. The platform is highly open in the market, providing robust APIs for seamless integration with other tools. Currently, we leverage these capabilities at a building site, incorporating IoT sensors to gather data. The collected data is stored in a centralized location, and we plan to use AI for analysis. This analysis will include insights on peak activity times, humidity levels, temperature variations, and other relevant metrics within the building."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"The solution is expensive."
"One thing that is lacking is, compared with some other brands, the signal is a bit weaker. Ruckus has much wider signal coverage."
"Fortinet FortiWLC is not simple to configure when compared to other solutions. The design could be better."
"There are some technical issues that may require attention"
"There is no local support for Mist in Brazil."
"Sometimes it takes a lot of time for the access point to connect with the cloud."
"The solution doesn't provide mail notifications currently."
"If there's one thing I'd like to change, it's the pricing. They are quite expensive, but honestly, it's justified by the value they provide. However, for a simple Wi-Fi connectivity with basic security needs, there are alternatives in the market that offer comparable features at a more budget-friendly price."
"Regarding opportunities for improvement in Mist, it is notable for its robust cloud portal and integration of artificial intelligence into various services, creating a highly efficient environment for work. However, a drawback lies in the cost associated with its WiFi offerings. With a pricing range of twelve hundred to fifteen hundred dollars for a single Access Point, exclusive of the subscription, it is acknowledged as a relatively expensive solution in the realm of WiFi services. Despite this drawback, the positive attributes of Mist make it a noteworthy option."
"The inter-functionality with other vendors was a negative for us."
"The solution has various licensing policies. It will be easy to use if it is an open single license."
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Fortinet FortiWLC is ranked 25th in Wireless LAN while Mist AI and Cloud is ranked 7th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews. Fortinet FortiWLC is rated 9.0, while Mist AI and Cloud is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiWLC writes "Quick support, overall high quality, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mist AI and Cloud writes "A combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science techniques to optimize user experiences". Fortinet FortiWLC is most compared with Fortinet FortiWLM, whereas Mist AI and Cloud is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, ExtremeCloud IQ and Mojo Networks.
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