We performed a comparison between ExtremeCloud IQ and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, Fortinet, Broadcom and others in Network Management Applications."When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."
"ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network."
"It allows me to see APs and clients that are having issues, allowing for faster support response and less downtime."
"The HiveManager integration with the VPN Gateway is awesome."
"The most valuable feature is the centralized management capability."
"Extreme is transitioning to 802.11ax facilities running the 2G and the 5G cloud, allowing for higher density in education use cases, and ExtremeCloud IQ provides you with novel ways to manage everything. In the old days, you used to have a controller on-site for your access points, but everything is easier now."
"The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"The solution is very simple, and it's very easily available."
"Ability to manage FortiAP, FortiClient, and FortiGate all from a single console"
"The integration with the whole platform, so there's one dashboard for everything. It is one of the most valuable features."
"I rate Fortinet support 10 out of 10. Their support is excellent and inexpensive. They respond immediately."
"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."
"This device is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is the breakability after integration with the FortiGate firewall."
"It is a stable solution from the security front."
"I know a school district, a big school district of mine, ripped out Extreme due to inefficiencies. It was the guest network that can be a struggle. They tried to differentiate between their primary network, and then offer a secondary."
"The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay."
"Lacks cyber asset tracking."
"Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."
"The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."
"A mobile app would be awesome."
"The dashboard and stability need to be improved."
"Pricing could be improved. It could be lower."
"It would also help if they lowered the cost of their service."
"They could provide integration with Fortinet Authenticator."
"Currently issues with some of the switches and problems with the firmware."
"I'd like to see more integration with different platforms."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is confusing with too many add-ons."
"The pricing could be improved, and it could be easier to configure."
"FortiSwitch requires periodic firmware updates. It can be a little difficult because the switches aren't connected to the internet, so you cannot upgrade the firmware remotely. You need to go to the site and do it manually because it's a closed network."
"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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ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 40 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". 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 ". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Meraki MS Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches and NETGEAR Switches.
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