We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiGate and Huawei Enterprise Routers based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two WAN Edge solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."It is quite easy to handle."
"I like that you are able to manage FortiGate from the FortiManager to create a more centralized environment."
"The threat prevention is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"The management console is pretty simple, so anyone who understands networking can initially deploy the solution."
"The scalability is good in Fortinet FortiGate."
"The signature database and zero-day detection are Fortinet FortiGate's most valuable features."
"We purchased Fortinet because of the pricing, its functionality, because it met our requirements, and the total cost of ownership over five years was quite reasonable. In the market, Fortinet is rated quite well."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate is load balancing. It can provide central management and VPNA. Additionally, it has enhanced our security environment."
"It is a robust and efficient solution."
"The most valuable feature of Huawei Enterprise Routers is if have two networks at different geographical locations with a great deal of distance they work together as if they are on the same cloud network."
"I have been able to connect the solution to many platforms such as Windows, Apple, and Android."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"The product is very reasonably priced."
"It's simple to use and offers good connectivity."
"The scalability is good."
"The solution offers good customer support and good performance."
"The firmware needs improvement because there are bugs when a new release comes through. Sometimes, the configuration changes, and it's a bit harder to see where the fail is. The first time that you have the firmware, it tends to have some issues, and it's better to wait a bit to update the equipment."
"I would like to see more advanced developments of a wireless controller in the future."
"NGN, reporting and controls."
"It would be a benefit if Fortinet would release a one-stop solution that is better integrated with other products and an automated emergency response system."
"Difficult to add or define, and not that easy to configure and manage."
"The feedback that I have received is that the performance could be better, and the user experience is not as good compared to a previous solution we used. It could be more user-friendly. Of course, it still works fine for our operations."
"The Wi-Fi controller needs a lot of improvement."
"One of the problems I was having was with user mapping, and it is an issue for which I have escalated tickets with Fortinet support."
"Syntax in the implementation process could be easier to understand for a new user or someone who doesn’t have prior experience using the product."
"In my country we don't have Huawei technology, we only have Huawei routers for ISP. There is no agent for Huawei in Egypt."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"They should include features like IPS for security and response."
"The internet service for enterprise bundle should be improved."
"The solution's technical support could be improved."
"Lacks sufficient market availability."
Fortinet FortiGate is ranked 1st in WAN Edge with 306 reviews while Huawei Enterprise Routers is ranked 8th in WAN Edge with 23 reviews. Fortinet FortiGate is rated 8.4, while Huawei Enterprise Routers is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiGate writes "It's a reliable solution that's easy to install and cheaper than competitors ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Huawei Enterprise Routers writes "A stable and easy-to-manage solution with good security and firewalls". Fortinet FortiGate is most compared with Sophos XG, Cisco Secure Firewall, Netgate pfSense, Meraki MX and Check Point NGFW, whereas Huawei Enterprise Routers is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Cisco Enterprise Routers, Cisco SD-WAN, Juniper MX Series Routers and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch. See our Fortinet FortiGate vs. Huawei Enterprise Routers report.
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