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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWLM and Ubiquiti WLAN 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 Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Ubiquiti WLAN Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""The simplicity is great.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""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.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system.""The AI capabilities of Mist Wireless are superior to other OEMs."

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"I use Fortinet FortiWLM for wireless communication and the internet.""For me, the ease of setup and the rugged nature in harsh environments are most valuable. So, durability and ease of use have been its best features.""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.""This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users.""The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance.""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.""We can deploy a tunnel-based VLAN and SSID, for something that happens at the last minute, in a matter of minutes, because of the interaction between the FortiGate, the FortiSwitches, and the FortiAPs.""I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires."

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"The initial setup was very straightforward.""Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable.""The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments.""You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want.""The solution is scalable.""Its most valuable feature is pricing.""I have found Ubiquiti WLAN scalable. We have approximately 200 users using the solution in my organization and do not plan to increase usage.""Firstly, I initially purchased the device to build a VPN, and one very valuable feature for me was the ability to create a layer two VPN, which was available on the legacy ER router. It allowed me to expand a subnet to a remote site, which was essential for my setup. Additionally, I appreciated that the CLI of the router was similar to other Juniper products that I was familiar with."

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Cons
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage.""I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""The solution is expensive.""They should include SD-WAN features to it.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

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"Licensing is the only area that I think they are below average. They need enterprise licensing, an all-encompassing license to cover all products for a company.""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.""The pricing model can be improved to encourage use by small business and individuals and the hardware could stand to be redesigned.""The solution should improve user capacity.""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.""Cost is something that could be improved, but you have to pay for what you get.""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 initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."

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"The coverage could be increased.""The room for improvement is in the controller levels.""Its scalability, UI, and security features could be better.""Ubiquiti WLAN needs to expand the models with external antennas. It needs to improve stability.""The solution is stable but could improve.""The support needs improvement. The official support is kind of complex. It's not that straightforward compared to Cisco and Aruba.""The product must provide better warranties.""During the configuration, we cannot get information on the network level from the regular interface."

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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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  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
  • "It is a cost-effective solution."
  • "There is no licensing cost for this solution."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
  • "When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."
  • "Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
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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:Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise… more »
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and… more »
    Top Answer:The management features are valuable.
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
    FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN
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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.

    UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

    Sample Customers
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    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Educational Organization22%
    Comms Service Provider22%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer6%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business70%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise25%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise24%
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    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Ubiquiti WLAN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Ubiquiti WLAN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiWLM is ranked 15th in Wireless LAN with 22 reviews while Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 35 reviews. Fortinet FortiWLM is rated 8.2, while Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4. 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 Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". Fortinet FortiWLM is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN and Ubiquiti Wireless, whereas Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Omada Access Points and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi. See our Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Ubiquiti WLAN report.

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