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We performed a comparison between ExtremeWireless 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.
To learn more, read our detailed ExtremeWireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The simplicity is great.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

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"The cloud-based management system is valuable.""In terms of the most valuable features, I like the integration with the fabric. The network fabric completely integrates with wireless as well.""ExtremeWireless is a flexible solution.""The wireless security solution is the most valuable feature of ExtremeWireless.""The technical support from Extreme Networks is perfect.""ExtremeWireless has good performance.""The initial setup process is simple.""I like Cloud IQ, ExtremeWireless' cloud controller and analytics platform. It's full of information, easy to use, and provides excellent visibility into my network."

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"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.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the management.""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.""The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available.""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.""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.""For me, the ease of setup and the rugged nature in harsh environments are most valuable. So, durability and ease of use have been its best features."

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Cons
"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""The price could be better.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

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"They could provide different product models. Additionally, there could be a feature to manage devices.""The product must be provided at a cheaper price.""In the next release, I would like to see more security features.""The current product line is very high-level and is well suited for enterprise-level organizations, but they need a more cost-effective solution for smaller businesses.""ExtremeWireless should fix some general bugs and make the user interface more user-friendly.""The reports could prove in ExtremeWireless. However, we are in the early stages of use and we might be able to configure them better.""The main area for improvement is the company's local visibility.""The solution should offer better support."

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"Cost is something that could be improved, but you have to pay for what you get.""This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment.""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.""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.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement.""The range needs some improvement and also the stability.""The pricing for the solution is expensive and can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "There are both paid and free licenses of the cloud environment, with only basic functionality in the free version."
  • "The purchase of 350 access points cost approximately $250,000 USD."
  • "The solution is priced well and we currently are only paying for a license for maintenance."
  • "Our access points device is at its end of life. I can buy one more and then I must buy a new device, but if it is a new device it will not support the old virtual appliance. I would need to upgrade our virtual appliance to the next version or build a new virtual appliance with new devices, and it's not good for us. The overall licensing subscription could be better."
  • "The price of the solution overall is expensive. Additionally, the controller and license are expensive. We pay for an annual subscription."
  • "Extreme isn't the most expensive, but it's not a low-cost solution, and because there are no big volumes, you don't receive significant discounts, making the final price higher."
  • "I rate the price of Extreme Wireless a three out of five."
  • "It's not as expensive as some and is scalable to our needs."
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  • "Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."
  • "If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."
  • "For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."
  • "Fortinet would do something with their pricing model to attract smaller business users and eliminate the mandatory service contracts."
  • "There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced."
  • "Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."
  • "To save yourself from increased setup and maintenance costs, I highly recommend undertaking a proper site survey from the beginning."
  • "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."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they… more »
    Top Answer:The initial setup process is simple.
    Top Answer:ExtremeWireless's technical support services could be better. Additionally, using the troubleshooting feature for the… more »
    Top Answer:We use the application to deploy a new setup and for the data migration.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN
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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.

    Extreme ExtremeWireless Access Points deliver wired-like performance, at scale for high-density in every environment. Smart Access Points are equally adept for both distributed and centralized deployment models. ExtremeWireless Controllers provide advanced functionality to allow organizations to define how wireless voice/video/data traffic is processed without architectural constraints and in accordance with business needs.

    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.

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    St. Xavier High School, Americatel, Diamond Light Source
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization27%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    University9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government9%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Comms Service Provider22%
    Educational Organization22%
    University11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business70%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise53%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeWireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeWireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ExtremeWireless is ranked 16th in Wireless LAN with 21 reviews while Fortinet FortiWLM is ranked 15th in Wireless LAN with 22 reviews. ExtremeWireless is rated 8.0, while Fortinet FortiWLM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ExtremeWireless writes "An easy to deploy solution that can scale and expand". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiWLM writes "Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy". ExtremeWireless is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, ExtremeCloud IQ and Juniper EX Series Ethernet Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiWLM is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Ubiquiti Wireless. See our ExtremeWireless vs. Fortinet FortiWLM report.

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