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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points 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 Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution is very secure.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""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."

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"We're using SD-WAN at all of our locations now, which helps increase and aggregate and lower response time and improve application performance.""The Fortinet FortiWLM system can be controlled through the cloud controller, which is convenient when the solution is not installed in our environment, as it allows us to manage the entire WiFi or access points and provides more adaptability.""This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users.""I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires.""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.""The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall.""Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management.""If you do have a FortiGate Firewall somewhere in the network, you can connect the wireless controller to that... You get 100 percent visibility from a single point... You can see everything that's connected to the FortiGate, whether it's a switch or a wireless AP or a wireless controller or any other Fortinet product."

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"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology.""The initial setup is not complicated.""The solution's most valuable feature is its price.""This product is easy to use.""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.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable.""The most valuable feature of TP-Link Auranet EAP is its high performance.""When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

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Cons
"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.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""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.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

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"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation.""Cost is something that could be improved, but you have to pay for what you get.""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.""Technical support is very poor. We are not satisfied with the technical support because there is not any direct person from Fortinet for any troubleshooting, which we expected.""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.""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.""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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"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.""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.""Aruba has better scaling capabilities.""It is less affordable for smaller businesses.""We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem.""There is room for wider improvements and additional features to enhance managing capabilities.""There should be more remote support for the mobile application.""The technical support could 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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  • "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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  • "Its benefit is that it is cost effective."
  • "TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."
  • "The price of the solution is not a lot for five people to use it."
  • "The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."
  • "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."
  • "We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."
  • "TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."
  • "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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    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:We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for… more »
    Top Answer:Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're… more »
    Top Answer:We are a telecom operator in Romania, and we use Omada equipment to provide services to our customers. It's bundled into… more »
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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
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization22%
    Comms Service Provider22%
    University11%
    Consumer Goods Company11%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government5%
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    Non Tech Company22%
    Comms Service Provider22%
    Retailer11%
    Outsourcing Company11%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business70%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise25%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
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    Small Business67%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise20%
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    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiWLM is ranked 15th in Wireless LAN with 22 reviews while Omada Access Points is ranked 14th in Wireless LAN with 14 reviews. Fortinet FortiWLM is rated 8.2, while Omada Access Points is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiWLM writes "Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Omada Access Points writes "They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions". Fortinet FortiWLM is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Fortinet FortiWLC, whereas Omada Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Instant and D-Link Wireless. See our Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points report.

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