Fortinet FortiWLM vs Omada Access Points comparison

Fortinet and TP-Link are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5, while TP-Link is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0. Fortinet holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to TP-Link’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TP-Link users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points compete in the wireless network management category. Fortinet seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced features and integration capabilities.

Features: Fortinet FortiWLM offers scalability, integrated security architecture, and a single-pane view for management. Its automated VLAN and SSID deployment are notable along with robust troubleshooting tools. Omada Access Points feature cost-effectiveness, compatibility with both wired and wireless technologies, and efficient centralized cloud management.

Room for Improvement: Fortinet could enhance its centralized management, improve pricing, and offer better integration with Apple products. Additional support for smaller businesses without mandatory contracts is also needed. Omada Access Points should improve speed, security, and stability, along with providing advanced APIs and better reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points are on-premises solutions. Fortinet provides robust technical support, but response times vary. Omada Access Points have average tech support, requiring escalation for complex issues. Fortinet is praised for comprehensive support, while Omada needs improvement in first-level support responsiveness.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet is considered cost-effective within its feature set, especially when part of a larger security framework, though pricing is higher than Omada's. Omada Access Points offer competitive one-time pricing with no recurring fees, appealing to smaller businesses seeking initial cost savings.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points Report (Updated: December 2024).

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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 Fortinet FortiWLM is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 3.6%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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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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Prasad Wijesooriya

IT Manager at Hala Equipment Trading LLC

Well-suited for mobile and portable device usage but issues with stability

The problem is that when the number of users increases, TP-Link automatically drops the speed, and in terms of coverage, it falls short. We are not using any industrial-level equipment or accuracy. We are looking for something at the industrial level, advanced Access Points, not the basic ones from TP-Link. Omada Access Points could be improved in terms of connectivity and speed. That is the main thing. The other thing is security. Currently, most people are sharing their passwords, allowing unauthorized users to access Wi-Fi networks. So, the main areas for improvement are security, accessibility, and speed.

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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

"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

"The solution is very secure."

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

"The solution is stable."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

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

"Mist AI is a very powerful feature. Juniper is the only company that has introduced AI into networking."

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"This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users."

"The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance."

"Although there are a few steps, the initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"The security is a valuable feature."

"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."

"I use Fortinet FortiWLM for wireless communication and the internet."

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

"The most valuable feature is the ability to connect and broadcast to different networks without using a VLAN or a layer two switch, which allows you to easily create guest networks."

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"The pricing is reasonable."

"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

"This product is easy to use."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

"Omada is a good solution that I would recommend, and it is less expensive while providing good results."

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Cons

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

"There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price could be better."

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

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"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."

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"Documentation could be improved."

"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation."

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

"The solution should improve user capacity."

"Licensing is the only area that I think they are below average. They need enterprise licensing, an all-encompassing license to cover all products for a company."

"There is very little publicly available information about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture. Promotion of the overall technology is limited as well. Being more vocal about a product that has many advantages would go a long way to eliminating a lot of the confusion and negative perception about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture."

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

"The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."

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"The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price."

"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

"TP-Link Auranet EAP is not very efficient, they need to improve it."

"Aruba has better scaling capabilities."

"There should be more remote support for the mobile application."

"Omada's ordering platform could be improved, though. Some of their distributors are a pain to work with."

"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair."

"The solution is expensive."

"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."

"If a customer has a budget of around five lakhs in Indian currency, they can afford Juniper products."

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

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

"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."

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"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"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."

"Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."

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

"Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."

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

"The solution is expensive. I give the solution a one out of ten for the price."

"Fortinet would do something with their pricing model to attract smaller business users and eliminate the mandatory service contracts."

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"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."

"The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."

"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

"On a scale of one to ten for pricing, with one being cheap and ten being expensive, I would rate Omada Access Points at a one for its cost-effectiveness."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

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Computer Software Company

15%

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Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

12%

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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 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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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for de...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada needs improvement in the distance it can cover. I am looking for an access point that can cover long distances.

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

I am trying to design a wireless network with Omada equipment. I have deployed Omada in office areas, and now I want ...

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Compared 26% of the time

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Compared 21% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

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

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

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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.

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.

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

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

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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