Fortinet FortiWLM vs Omada Access Points comparison

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWLM and Omada Access Points 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. Omada Access Points Report (Updated: June 2024).

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Fortinet FortiWLM vs. Omada Access Points

June 2024

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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 Fortinet FortiWLM is 1.7%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Omada Access Points is 2.1%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Gerrard H

IT Support Engineer at Gotech

Dec 29, 2022

Quick updates, easy port troubleshooting, and reliable

Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) are for network connections The zero-touch provisioning and AI have helped out our organization because customers can install APs in less time than other solutions. The most valuable feature of Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) is the ability…

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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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reviewer1253430

Development & Innovation Expert at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Apr 19, 2024

They have good specs, and the price is lower than competing solutions

Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development. They could also enhance the reporting capabilities. At the same time, Omada's reporting has improved considerably in the latest version. That was an issue for us, but now it seems okay. More carrier-grade integrations should be available on Omada access points in the future. They could also add a hot spot and maybe a mobile upload solution. I still have issues from time to time when switching access points. I'm still connected to the SSID, but my signal drops when I switch from 5 Ghz to 2.4 Ghz. I'm not switched to the other access point that is closer to me. I should have been switched automatically to the other access point. Occasionally, the handoff doesn't work. I have tried this with WiFi 6, and it worked fine, so I think they may have resolved this issue in the latest versions.

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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 solution is very secure."

"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."

"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."

"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."

"The solution is pretty generic and easy to use."

"The simplicity is great."

"The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."

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"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."

"The most valuable features are central management and the many other features available."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the management."

"Fortinet FortiWLM is good for tracking assets, monitoring, and overall management."

"If you do have a FortiGate Firewall somewhere in the network, you can connect the wireless controller to that... You get 100 percent visibility from a single point... You can see everything that's connected to the FortiGate, whether it's a switch or a wireless AP or a wireless controller or any other Fortinet product."

"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."

"The product is a stable solution."

"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."

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"The solution has been dependable and has kept up with modern technology."

"Its sturdiness and cost-effectiveness are the most valuable features."

"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is easy to deploy and reliable."

"This product is easy to use."

"The initial setup is not complicated."

"When this solution is set up, it is solid. It offers fast deployment."

"The performance and availability of Omada Access Points have met our business needs, particularly in improving network control and facilitating direct access for developers to branch services."

"We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for delivering WiFi services in Romania. Our customers are happy, and I've been satisfied with Omada's performance as an engineer."

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Cons

"They should include SD-WAN features to it."

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

"The price could be better."

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

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

"The solution is expensive."

"The pricing should be made cheaper."

"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."

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"The pricing model can be improved to encourage use by small business and individuals and the hardware could stand to be redesigned."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"There is very little publicly available information about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture. Promotion of the overall technology is limited as well. Being more vocal about a product that has many advantages would go a long way to eliminating a lot of the confusion and negative perception about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture."

"I have used Cisco previously and I don't see any specific differences from Fortinet FortiWLM or other vendors."

"When using the FortiGate as the wireless controller, you cannot have automatic user registration, which is something that they should offer."

"The guest management features need to be improved by adding automation."

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"The solution takes a long time to switch to another connection, which should be improved."

"It's better for smaller organizations. This would not work for enterprises. It is not very scalable."

"The price of the solution is an area requiring improvement since I want the solution to be made available at a cheaper price than its current market price."

"We have some issues with stability. It is not so fast. That is the main problem."

"The technical support could be improved."

"TP-Link Auranet EAP is not very efficient, they need to improve it."

"Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we're having some issues because some of the calls are not there. The API still needs some development."

"It is less affordable for smaller businesses."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"The solution is expensive."

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

"The pricing is too high."

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

"We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."

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"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."

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

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

"Fortinet FortiWLM's pricing is regular and competitive."

"The solution is expensive. I give the solution a one out of ten for the price."

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

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"The price is affordable, and we haven't had any additional costs due to having a limited number of users."

"Its benefit is that it is cost effective."

"There is no need to pay for the licensing costs since my company is in South Africa. Omada Access Points can be termed as a medium-priced product."

"The cost is about 500 Brazilian real per access point, with no additional recurring costs."

"TP-Link provides solutions that are more cost-effective than other well-known brands."

"TP-Link is a good price. They have a good price. But technology-wise, it has to be better."

"The cost of Omada is much better than Aruba and Cisco, and it does what we need it to do in most cases. Around 10 percent of our clients need a more carrier-grade solution for mobile platforms."

"We don't have to pay for the license because the solution has no subscription cost."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Government

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

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

The solution is very secure.

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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.

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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 ...

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWLM?

The security is a valuable feature.

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

The solution is fairly priced.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

The range needs some improvement and also the stability.

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What do you like most about TP-Link Auranet EAP?

We don't have any issues 90 percent of the time. It works fine in most situations. It has been a success story for de...

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What needs improvement with Omada Access Points?

Omada could add some API integrations that would help with our automated solution. We're trying to integrate, and we'...

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What is your primary use case for Omada Access Points?

We are a telecom operator in Romania, and we use Omada equipment to provide services to our customers. It's bundled i...

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Comparisons

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 42% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 20% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 14% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 7% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points

Compared 3% of the time

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Aruba Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 27% of the time

Ruckus Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 19% of the time

Cisco Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 19% of the time

Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 10% of the time

Fortinet FortiWLC vs Fortinet FortiWLM

Compared 5% of the time

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Ruckus Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 16% of the time

Aruba Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 16% of the time

Ubiquiti WLAN vs Omada Access Points

Compared 13% of the time

Aruba Instant vs Omada Access Points

Compared 13% of the time

D-Link Wireless vs Omada Access Points

Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

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

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

TP-Link Auranet EAP, TP-Link EAP, Auranet EAP, Auranet

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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.

Omada access points provide a business-class wireless network solution that’s flexible, manageable, secure, and easy-to-deploy. The free EAP Controller software allows users to manage hundreds of EAPs at multiple sites, all from a single location. The ability to control, adjust and visualize the entire network from any connected PC makes centralized business Wi-Fi management more efficient than ever before. Omada EAPs also feature captive portal and advanced RF management functions, which make them ideal for demanding, high-traffic environments such as campuses, hotels, malls and offices.

Sample Customers

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

Reflections Resort,Sim Lim Square, Hotel Mary Colombia, Peru WISP, Chase Grammer School

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