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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
"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 most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support.""FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier.""We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great.""I like FortiAP's performance and stability. The reporting is also quite good.""The pricing is reasonable for what it offers.""The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."

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"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""The simplicity is great.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability to troubleshoot ports on the network. Additionally, when there is an update on the APs they are able to reboot quickly reducing downtime. Other solutions have a longer downtime when updates are done.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

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Cons
"FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment.""FortiAP could be a little cheaper.""The wireless functionality is not the best.""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 security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement.""The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations."

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"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""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 should be made cheaper.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""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.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation."

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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:The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support.
    Top Answer:Fortinet FortiAP offers a more cost-effective solution compared to Palo Alto and Check Point.
    Top Answer:I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps.
    Top Answer:You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.
    Top Answer:I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive.
    Top Answer:The pricing is very high in the Indian market. Eight to nine OEMs are also available in the market, giving you their solutions for 70% less than Juniper's. They need to improve that if they want to… more »
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    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    499
    Rating
    8.4
    13th
    out of 31 in Wireless LAN
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    4,957
    Comparisons
    3,435
    Reviews
    9
    Average Words per Review
    518
    Rating
    8.8
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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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    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise14%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
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    Small Business40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    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.
    769,065 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 13th in Wireless LAN with 14 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 "Simple, easy to learn, and quick to deploy". FortiAP is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Access Points, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Cisco Wireless, 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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