We performed a comparison between D-Link 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 scalable."
"These switches are very easy to install because there is no configuration."
"Its integration is the most valuable."
"We use the solution for the network and ethernet connection."
"The main selling point for me was the pricing. Moreover, the performance is good. I haven't had any issues so far."
"The product is simple to manage."
"These switches are simple and easy to configure."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The software is very stable."
"With FortiSwitch, you can easily identify who is connected to each port, disable ports as needed, and retrieve configurations from FortiGate when required."
"The tool's setup was very easy."
"It is a cheap and secure solution. The job switching and security features are better than other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its simplicity."
"The tool's VLAN feature is easy to understand. It was very good."
"It is a stable solution from the security front."
"My advice those using a firewall Fortigate is: use their APs because they work very well."
"There is room for improvement in terms of stability."
"The D-Link Ethernet Switches have to be replaced because they are difficult to manage and security is poor. They should add centralized manageability to make the solution better, it will allow administrators to better know what is happening on the network."
"This solution is not good for distribution at the core."
"They need to enhance stability."
"We have issues with the stability."
"I'd like to see a central management system included as part of their license, not as a separate purchase. Currently, we have to manage switches independently. A central portal for managing all switches and providing visibility would be great."
"In a future release, the solution could improve by being more secure and allowing the configuration of each port."
"I would like an option to create different networks within the switch."
"Its cloud features could be better."
"The initial setup is pretty easy; we have built a knowledge base. But there's a learning curve for beginners."
"The scalability and technical support can be improved."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is confusing with too many add-ons."
"It could be simpler but compared to the competition, it's not so bad."
"While Fortinet is good for school boards and mid-sized businesses, enterprise-class networks require a zero-trust solution. If you're building a zero-trust network with end-to-end security, that's where Fortinet falls behind Cisco, HPE, and Aruba."
"Currently issues with some of the switches and problems with the firmware."
"The product's end-user protection feature needs improvement."
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D-Link Ethernet Switches is ranked 12th in Ethernet Switches with 23 reviews while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is ranked 7th in Ethernet Switches with 40 reviews. D-Link Ethernet Switches is rated 7.8, while Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of D-Link Ethernet Switches writes "Plug-and-play, zero maintenance, and reasonably priced". 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 ". D-Link Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, MikroTik Routers and Switches and Meraki MS Switches, whereas Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access is most compared with Cisco Ethernet Switches, Aruba Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Meraki MS Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center. See our D-Link Ethernet Switches vs. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access report.
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