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We performed a comparison between FortiAP and Juniper Mist Wireless 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 FortiAP vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place.""We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great.""If we have FortiClient installed on multiple devices, it is seamless to connect with FortiAP. It supports passwordless authentication as well. That is a great thing about it.""The pricing is reasonable for what it offers.""I like FortiAP's performance and stability. The reporting is also quite good.""FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier.""The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."

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"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""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.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

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Cons
"The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations.""The security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement.""FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment.""FortiAP could be a little cheaper.""I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps.""Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues.""The wireless functionality is not the best."

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"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 is very high in the Indian market.""Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""The solution is expensive.""The price could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "On a scale of one to ten with ten being the most expensive, I would rate FortiAP a six."
  • "FortiAP is more expensive than some other options."
  • "Fortinet FortiAP offers a more cost-effective solution compared to Palo Alto and Check Point."
  • "The devices under Fortinet are not expensive. The solution's licensing part is expensive."
  • "If I compare it with the other enterprise products, the price is good."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:If we have FortiClient installed on multiple devices, it is seamless to connect with FortiAP. It supports passwordless authentication as well. That is a great thing about it.
    Top Answer:If I compare it with the other enterprise products, the price is good. I would rate it a 9 out of 10 for pricing.
    Top Answer:FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment. That is where we are having certain issues. We are not 100% happy with it. With the indoor… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like Cisco and Aruba would enhance its network management capabilities.
    Ranking
    17th
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
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    474
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    398
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    556
    Rating
    8.2
    10th
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
    Views
    5,118
    Comparisons
    3,582
    Reviews
    10
    Average Words per Review
    511
    Rating
    8.7
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Fortinet’s wireless LAN equipment leverages Secure Networking to provide secure wireless access for the enterprise LAN edge. Our solution tightly integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric to offer built-in security, end-to-end network visibility, and automated threat response. You can easily manage your wireless network and security with a single console to minimize administration time.

    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.

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    Small Business36%
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    Small Business30%
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    Buyer's Guide
    FortiAP vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about FortiAP vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    FortiAP is ranked 17th in Wireless LAN with 7 reviews while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is ranked 10th in Wireless LAN with 16 reviews. FortiAP is rated 8.2, while Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of FortiAP writes "Integrates well with Fortinet products, but there are signal issues in the outdoor environment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points writes "Offers good performance, good solution and smooth implementation ". FortiAP is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Access Points, Cisco Wireless and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, whereas Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless and Aruba Instant. See our FortiAP vs. Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points report.

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