Fortinet FortiWLM vs Juniper WLC Series comparison

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWLM and Juniper WLC Series 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.
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Pros
"The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment.""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."

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"Having the single pane of glass, by using the Fortinet Security Fabric, allows us to tighten security, and more easily and quickly create additional VLANs to help protect data. Rules in the firewall mean we can protect data and systems so that, should anything go wrong, any security issue is held to an individual device.""The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available.""Seamless roaming by leveraging Virtual Cell is a major advantage which reduces roam times and issues related to roaming. Code stability has been excellent and the hardware quality is second to none.""The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection.""Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management.""The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall.""The Fortinet FortiWLM system can be controlled through the cloud controller, which is convenient when the solution is not installed in our environment, as it allows us to manage the entire WiFi or access points and provides more adaptability.""The most valuable feature is the ability to connect and broadcast to different networks without using a VLAN or a layer two switch, which allows you to easily create guest networks."

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"The installation process is very easy.""The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful.""There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do.""It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good.""Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.""The installation process is nice and easy.""It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."

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Cons
"The solution is expensive.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

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"The interface could certainly do with some improvement. We have other customers with WiFi networks, and they always use Ubiquiti. With Ubiquiti, it's a much better user interface, and it is much easier to configure.""The pricing for the solution is expensive and can be improved.""Areas for improvement would be the compatibility with Apple products and cross-platform integration.""The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing.""Technical support is very poor. We are not satisfied with the technical support because there is not any direct person from Fortinet for any troubleshooting, which we expected.""The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation.""This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment.""The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."

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"There could be a high level of security.""We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive.""The solution could offer more integration with other products.""The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved.""The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution.""There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades.""The solution should create configuration documentation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
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  • "Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."
  • "If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."
  • "For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."
  • "Fortinet would do something with their pricing model to attract smaller business users and eliminate the mandatory service contracts."
  • "There is a perpetual license required for this solution and the price could be reduced."
  • "Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."
  • "To save yourself from increased setup and maintenance costs, I highly recommend undertaking a proper site survey from the beginning."
  • "Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."
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  • "The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."
  • "The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."
  • "Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    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… more »
    Top Answer:Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.
    Top Answer:Juniper should provide us with timely assistance to team members. The solution should create configuration… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution to support deployment and troubleshooting. In my current position, I resolve complex issues during… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN
    Juniper WLAN
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    Overview

    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.

    Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

    WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.
    Sample Customers
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    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Comms Service Provider22%
    Educational Organization22%
    Construction Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
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    Comms Service Provider15%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business70%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Juniper WLC Series
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Juniper WLC Series and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Fortinet FortiWLM is ranked 15th in Wireless LAN with 22 reviews while Juniper WLC Series is ranked 21st in Wireless LAN with 10 reviews. Fortinet FortiWLM is rated 8.2, while Juniper WLC Series is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiWLM writes "Impressive manufacturing quality, highly durable, and very easy to deploy". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper WLC Series writes "A high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment, but it should create configuration documentation". Fortinet FortiWLM is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Ubiquiti Wireless, whereas Juniper WLC Series is most compared with Cisco Wireless, Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Juniper WLC Series report.

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