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.
"It's very easy to configure URLs."
"They are good for connecting users. These switches are very stable. We have been using them for three years, and we haven't had any problems."
"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."
"In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco."
"Linksys switches help us manage connected equipment because we can see the historical data on all devices connected to this switch."
"Cisco Linksys is scalable. You can use it as an extender, too."
"Cisco's product is excellent and highly stable with decades of experience in switching and technology. It's a top-notch solution when your entire network operates within the Cisco ecosystem, allowing for a wide range of capabilities. However, the challenge with Cisco lies in its prioritization. When integrating with third-party solutions, like Juniper, it can be somewhat challenging, but it still performs reasonably well. Setting up Cisco switches is not a straightforward process; it's complex and requires more than simply powering them on and figuring things out as you go. You need a solid understanding of switch and stack configuration because Cisco has its unique software features. Cisco excels in vendor lock-in, meaning that if you want to combine Cisco switches with non-Cisco functionality, it can be both time-consuming and costly. While Cisco offers the most extensive capabilities, it can also be less flexible and more challenging when you want to deviate from the Cisco ecosystem."
"My work is able to continue because the switches are reliable."
"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."
"I rate Fortinet support 10 out of 10. Their support is excellent and inexpensive. They respond immediately."
"What stands out is the effective management and enhanced security provided by the solution's function as an extension of the firewall."
"With FortiSwitch, you can easily identify who is connected to each port, disable ports as needed, and retrieve configurations from FortiGate when required."
"It can integrate well with other Fortinet products."
"The product is very secure."
"The technical support has been very good."
"It is easy to set up."
"Scalability is an area that can be improved."
"Technical documents and other configuration-related information should be more freely available online."
"Integration with other networks is possible, but you have to configure it."
"The initial setup was complex."
"We'd prefer if the product, in general, was easier to use. It can be a bit difficult."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches’s stability and pricing needs improvement."
"The product’s price is a bit high."
"Linksys switches are expensive but scalable."
"It could be simpler but compared to the competition, it's not so bad."
"An area for improvement would be the segmentation and network in logic networks."
"I feel that the product's stability is an area where improvements are required."
"The range of products could improve from Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access."
"Its cloud features could be better."
"I'd like to see more integration with different platforms."
"I don't like the way it's managed."
"The scalability and technical support can be improved."
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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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