We performed a comparison between Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Fortinet FortiWLM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"The solution is stable."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"The simplicity is great."
"The solution is very secure."
"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."
"It enables quick deployment within all branches for the users."
"Cloud managed wireless LAN product that's stable and scalable. It's an easy to deploy and easy to troubleshoot solution."
"The product is super stable. I would rate the stability a ten."
"We can deploy it and check in on our customers without having an on-site connection or an on-site infrastructure for elderly customers."
"The solution has worked very well in our campus environment."
"The cloud manageability feature is valuable."
"It is easy to set up. You can do everything on the GUI. You don't need to trace cables. You don't need to connect to the switch. Everything is there, right in front of you."
"The product's most beneficial feature impacting network security is the ability to provide centralized security management."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall."
"Having the single pane of glass, by using the Fortinet Security Fabric, allows us to tighten security, and more easily and quickly create additional VLANs to help protect data. Rules in the firewall mean we can protect data and systems so that, should anything go wrong, any security issue is held to an individual device."
"We can deploy a tunnel-based VLAN and SSID, for something that happens at the last minute, in a matter of minutes, because of the interaction between the FortiGate, the FortiSwitches, and the FortiAPs."
"With Fortinet, there is a feature called Network-In-Control. It's the AP controller that decides what the clients are going to connect to... Even though your phone sees, let's say, two APs, since the wireless controller has visibility into and access across all the APs, it knows the best AP for the client to connect to. This way, the controller makes sure that none of the APs is over-crowded, and the spectrum is used properly."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the management."
"Although there are a few steps, the initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users."
"The solution is expensive."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"The pricing should be made cheaper."
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."
"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."
"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."
"The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"The only thing that always causes problems with Meraki is the license. It's a bit of a bugbear with Meraki, and it remains today. So it's an unusual concept compared to the other products in the marketplace, but then it does cause a bit of a nuisance from time to time."
"Meraki leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the technical capabilities in terms of throughput, spectrum, management, higher-level functions, etc"
"Currently, with Meraki, a controller is required to direct guest and user traffic to the internet. Improvement is needed in the portal for enhanced visibility into activities. Additionally, addressing multiple bugs, especially those arising with new releases, is crucial to ensure system stability."
"The ease of use is average. It could be more user-friendly."
"The annual maintenance is something that needs to be changed."
"The customization needs to be improved because it's pretty locked down."
"It would be useful to have a service management platform integrated within this solution where we can measure the customer experience."
"The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."
"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."
"When using the FortiGate as the wireless controller, you cannot have automatic user registration, which is something that they should offer."
"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation."
"The range needs some improvement and also the stability."
"Areas for improvement would be the compatibility with Apple products and cross-platform integration."
"I have used Cisco previously and I don't see any specific differences from Fortinet FortiWLM or other vendors."
"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."
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Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is ranked 4th in Wireless LAN with 115 reviews while Fortinet FortiWLM is ranked 16th in Wireless LAN with 22 reviews. Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiWLM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN writes "Offers good mobility, stability and scalability ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiWLM writes "Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy". Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and NETGEAR Insight Access Points, whereas Fortinet FortiWLM is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ubiquiti Wireless and Omada Access Points. See our Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs. Fortinet FortiWLM report.
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