Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs Fortinet FortiWLM comparison

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs. Fortinet FortiWLM

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As of June 2024, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points is 6.7%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 1.7%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

RobNelson

National Marketing Manager at Clearaccess

May 10, 2023

A highly scalable solution empowered with an AI-driven network management system

I use the solution to pull videos from buses in a bus terminus The bus drivers were not declaring ticket sales done on the bus. The solution helps us to know exactly how many tickets they've sold and how much money they've collected. It doesn't allow the drivers to steal money from the bus…

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EzraGallery

Head Of Operations at Infinity Plus One

Jun 23, 2022

Robust and easy to deploy with good support

The solution just needs to keep doing standard improvements. There's competition coming in from China and it's half the price. They need to stay competitive in terms of offering and price. There's a solution called Ruijie that is coming from China and growing in popularity. We've found issues in the past when a user connects with an Apple product. This happened two or three years ago, and they sent a technician to look at the problem. They used firmware to solve the issue and it's my understanding that it's better now. The problem with this radio wireless technology is that it cannot compete in terms of bandwidth with fiber optics at this moment. That's the biggest weakness. There could be more bandwidth and less latency. It should be as close to the server as possible. If they could make 20 megahertz channels for megabits throughput, that would be better.

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FransLegdeur

Owner at Falco Networks

Jan 24, 2023

Central management, integrated controller, and scalable

We use a basic setup and the initial setup of Fortinet FortiWLM. The implementation process takes approximately one hour. To effectively manage your network, it's important to understand the concept of profiles. These profiles can be tailored to specific types of hardware and when that hardware is detected, it will automatically be configured to match the corresponding profile, ensuring all APs are consistently set up. It's a fantastic solution for network management. The bulk of the work involves physically connecting all the devices and ensuring they have the correct IP addresses. Once that is done, the logical setup is relatively simple and can be accomplished by navigating through the GUI to create profiles. I rate the initial setup of Fortinet FortiWLM a seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."

"The product is quite user-friendly and easy to deploy, so one should definitely consider buying it."

"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."

"It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices."

"The solution is stable."

"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."

"You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

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"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is easy to deploy. The implementation can take two weeks to four months."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its range and stability."

"The product has valuable throughput capabilities. It also has an inbuilt spectrum analyzer for stable connectivity."

"It is a stable and secure platform."

"They all have controllers built in, and we manage them all with a web-based management tool."

"This solution is extremely user-friendly; it is very easy to configure and work with."

"The cloud-based management provided by Cambium Networks is particularly valuable to us, as it allows us to efficiently manage Wi-Fi, point-to-point connections, firewalls, and switches across various locations from a centralized platform. This enables us to be proactive in providing support and ensures smooth operations for our clients."

"It provides good support remotely, and it's very easy to configure."

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"Security is the feature we like most from Fortinet. In general, their security architecture is really great, because it involves everything: firewalls, wireless LANs, the user. Everything is really secure."

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall."

"This is the only product on the market currently that supports as many access points for wifi users."

"The product is a stable solution."

"The most valuable features are the roaming profile, the mesh, and the performance."

"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."

"At the moment, particularly with the COVID-19 situation, the most valuable feature is probably the IPsec VPN, which is easy to implement with Fortinet."

"The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection."

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Cons

"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

"Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features."

"I need a bit more time with it before criticizing the features."

"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."

"The solution is expensive."

"Enrolling into the tool is a tedious process."

"The price could be better."

"Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release."

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"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

"Our areas for improvement would be a refresh with the most recent technology available."

"The platform's cost needs improvement."

"What could be improved in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is its efficiency in large areas because we noticed that there's a need to increase the APs in large rooms or spaces for the Wi-Fi to be more efficient. Another area for improvement in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is bandwidth management. This is a feature that Meraki has that allows you to control user bandwidth, so my company has a pilot project to test Meraki Wireless LAN. Bandwidth control is an additional feature I'd like to see in Cambium Networks Wireless LAN as that would make the solution better."

"The solution’s technical support could be faster."

"We would like this product to have more information data sheets available. At present we cannot easily access details around the full capability of a piece of equipment."

"The problem with this radio wireless technology is that it cannot compete in terms of bandwidth with the fiber optics at this moment. That's the biggest weakness."

"The product pricing needs improvement."

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"This solution should be easier to set up in a production environment."

"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."

"One of the main features that I see as lacking in any of the Fortinet products is the reporting. If you want to have proper, end-to-end reporting, you must purchase the FortiAnalyzer... If Fortinet could offer some better, built-in reporting, that would be a point of improvement."

"In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers."

"The pricing for the solution is expensive and can be improved."

"The solution should improve user capacity."

"They need to do more with their marketing. That's what's wrong with them. Nobody knows they do all this other stuff. I love the product. For an enterprise-level system, you never have to explain why you're recommending Fortinet, whereas you might have to do that if you want to use the Ubiquiti Professional or the new Netgear line, but you don't have to explain Fortinet. It has been remarkable to work with."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"I rate the product price as a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is expensive. It is a reasonably priced tool."

"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."

"Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."

"The pricing is too high."

"The pricing is fair."

"The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."

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"I would place it in the mid-range market segment, balancing affordability and profitability."

"In general, the way we purchased it was we purchased it at the beginning, was with five years of support, once our initial cost was met, we didn't have to pay for anything else."

"The pricing for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is much cheaper than Meraki. For example, I have to pay $200 for one AP from Cambium, while for a Meraki AP, I have to pay $450 including the user license. Meraki has a higher price over Cambium Networks Wireless LAN."

"The licensing costs for this solution are calculated per asset, and depending on the model of the equipment, it starts at $230, and goes up to roughly $1,200. The benefit of this solution is that there are no hidden costs; no cost for managing the equipment, and no cost for maintaining the equipment during its usable lifetime."

"I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten."

"It's a good price, but not the best price. It's on the higher end of what I would call affordable for small to medium-sized businesses."

"High-end products from Cambium PTP, point-to-point radio, maybe cost around $1000 per year."

"Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is cheaper than Aruba."

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"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."

"The price of Fortinet FortiWLM is reasonable compared to the other vendors. We are using a five-year license."

"In the last few years, due in part to the impact of COVID on the market, Fortinet has increased its prices by 35 percent."

"The product is highly expensive. I rate the pricing a ten."

"If a customer already is a FortiGate customer, the cost to go to the FortiAP is incredibly affordable, because you already have the controller."

"To save yourself from increased setup and maintenance costs, I highly recommend undertaking a proper site survey from the beginning."

"Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

18%

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Computer Software Company

16%

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Computer Software Company

17%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

The solution is very secure.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.

What needs improvement with Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series)?

Someone enrolled in the tool will deploy it in our organization. Later, I could not enroll in the account until they ...

What do you like most about Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

It is a stable and secure platform.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

It is an expensive product compared to other competitors.

What needs improvement with Cambium Networks Wireless LAN?

The product pricing needs improvement.

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWLM?

The security is a valuable feature.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

The solution is fairly priced.

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

The range needs some improvement and also the stability.

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Also Known As

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points

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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.

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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.

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN vs. Fortinet FortiWLM