We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center and MikroTik Routers and Switches 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."It integrates well."
"SD-WAN and the security fabric are essential features of the product."
"Configurations between FortiGate and FortiSwitch have to link to each other. We need configuration. The configuration is not like a Cisco switch. It has a unique configuration."
"The solution has made configuration and setup very, very easy."
"What I like about the solution is that it can be accessed anywhere."
"The interface is very straightforward."
"The most valuable feature is the port analytics."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ability to manage switches from one central point."
"They are stable."
"The MikroTik Hotspot is great."
"We have use cases like providing power over ethernet, as an access controller for Wi-Fi, and normal networking."
"I've never had any issues with the solution."
"The deployment process of MikroTik routers and switches is very convenient since it is not command-driven and comes with a graphical user interface, making it much easier to operate."
"The solution is stable."
"The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"Routing is an area in Fortinet FortiSwitch with certain shortcomings where improvements are needed."
"Does not have as many features as other solutions, such as segmentation and analytics engines."
"Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center needs to improve its UI and stability."
"Before using FortiSwitch, you need several certifications."
"With IT products, there is always room for improvement."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"They could improve availability and security by detecting and preventing switch attacks."
"The product must improve the latency in the management center."
"The initial setup can be a bit difficult. The configuration can take a lot of time."
"The updates as well as the patches could be improved. I believe it would be beneficial to automate the process of router patching to avoid the need for manual checks. With automated patching, as long as the router is connected to the internet, it can automatically perform necessary updates. Failing to patch the router can leave me vulnerable to potential security threats."
"The biggest thing that needs improvement is the support."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"I would like to see a cluster feature added, where multiple devices can be configured and managed as one. One is in a standby state while the other is active, and if one fails then the other takes over."
"I would like to see some content filtering with MikroTik Routers and Switches."
"They need to create a license for IBS. I have a lot of clients that have spam on their networks."
"A central management platform would be great."
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Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is ranked 16th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews while MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 61 reviews. Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is rated 8.0, while MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center writes "Has intuitive graphical user interface, but the security features need improvement". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Routers and Switches writes "A cost-effective networking solutions with a robust feature set, but its interface may have a steeper learning curve". Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center is most compared with Aruba Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, Huawei Ethernet Switches and Arista Networks Platform, whereas MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Huawei Enterprise Routers and Aruba Switches. See our Fortinet FortiSwitch - Data Center vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches report.
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