We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access 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."The solution is very flexible."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."
"The stability of the program is excellent."
"It's scalable. It is cloud-based controlled. We don't need to buy a dedicated controller. It allows me to control all of my access points everywhere in all my companies."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is a stable solution."
"Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch."
"I have found the solution has great standards and compatibility across all vendors."
"Their speed and their ability to handle the network well are the most significant aspects of the product."
"I can say that the product is easy to use...The initial setup of the product was easy."
"The most valuable feature is that I can completely isolate devices that are compromising the network."
"It is easy to set up."
"It is very user-friendly. There is no need to use command lines to configure it or to do anything in it. You hardly use command lines, which makes it different from Cisco. In Cisco, the CLI is your best friend. Fortinet has the lowest TCO, so you can use its integrated components without having to buy additional licenses. They provide centralized management without needing to buy or acquire additional licenses. You have an integral or complete vision through a single pane of glass, and you can see everything from one single console without having to buy additional licenses, which is a plus. It works the same way when you add wireless. You can see everything from FortiGate. It has a security processor, which is another plus. It does not have a standard desktop processor. It has a multi-threat security processor, and it is built by Fortinet. So, all the components that you include in a Fortinet solution are proprietary and work in an integral way. It has one single solution, whereas other brands, such as Palo Alto and Check Point, have been acquiring certain solutions, and they're not fully integrated. With Fortinet, everything is integrated. If you start building on Fortinet, everything that you expand to the local LAN or WAN is integrated. You don't have to pay for professional services and other things to do that. Their technical information is also very good. Most of their information is based on how-to, and it can be found online, which is something my clients like."
"The most valuable feature of FortiSwitch is its user-friendly interface, which facilitates easy management and propagation of rules throughout the network."
"My advice those using a firewall Fortigate is: use their APs because they work very well."
"The most valuable feature would be network management, separating the network management component from security. It can do both but we promote it on its own. It's a good solution to do network management."
"Deploying the solution is a breeze, even a novice can do it."
"Their price is quite high compared to their competitors."
"Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it."
"The pricing can be a bit unstable."
"We haven't had any issues with the solution."
"Their performance should be improved."
"Pricing is an area with a shortcoming since the solution is expensive."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches are stable but could be better."
"We'd prefer if the product, in general, was easier to use. It can be a bit difficult."
"The solution could provide an active VPN."
"More integration would be helpful, especially since we sometimes have devices from other companies. Improved interoperability would be very beneficial."
"I feel that the product's stability is an area where improvements are required."
"When we started using the solution, it was quite complex but then it became easier to use. It takes a while to get used to the interface."
"It would also help if they lowered the cost of their service."
"It would be easier if Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access could be managed via cloud, and this is something that could be improved in this product. Bandwidth display could also be better."
"The installation is not difficult. However, some features have to be activated from the CLI."
"I give the stability a seven out of ten because we have noticed when we hook up phones the switching of ELANs et cetera doesn't work as it should."
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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 41 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, 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 ". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Meraki MS Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access report.
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