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We performed a comparison between Ubiquiti WLAN and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi 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 Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""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.""The solution is stable.""The simplicity is great.""The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.""Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."

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"You can save backups of this controller locally and then I can export it to wherever I want.""The tool's deployment is very easy. The deployment of 15 access points can take a day.""Its most valuable feature is pricing.""All of the interfacing is very good.""Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.""The solution has a lot of great features.""Ubiquiti WLAN has good availability, and it is much cheaper.""Ubiquiti WLAN has been stable and is easy to install."

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"They're very easy to set up and get running.""The Wi-Fi security features of this solution have been great for our customers who need to strictly control access to their network.""It makes it easy to obtain all information about the client experience.""The solution has been stable.""We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.""Cloud analytics that provide all its attributes."

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Cons
"The solution is expensive.""Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""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."

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"The solution needs to improve robustness, security, and stability.""There seems to be a drop in service. It's definitely a reliability or stability issue we face.""The solution should support a larger bandwidth or distance between the access points and the main stations.""Largely we're happy with the product, however, the firmware deployments could maybe be managed a little bit differently.""Ubiquiti WLAN only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio and would be improved by including support for 5GHz.""They could enhance their products by integrating cloud access into each device.""When they release new products, you should know if there backward compatibility, or do you have to replace the entire forklift, It is useful to understand their strategy and where they are headed.""Switching devices requires reconfiguration from scratch."

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"The solution can be scaled but it has limitations from my experience.""Inability to import a user with one click.""I don't think they're available at the best price.""If a client device had issues with authentication due to out of date browser or similar difficulties, it would be nice to have the ability to migrate the client onto the portal via one click.""The price of this solution needs to reviewed, as it is currently high enough to deter customers from trying it.""One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level."

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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."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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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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  • "Your licensing and cost, as would be required for many other solutions, being considered for eighty to two hundred and eighty different physical locations, is just about the same amount per access point."
  • "The solution is priced high compared to competitors. However, for the features that are included in the solution, the price becomes more reasonable."
  • "WatchGuard is on the upper scale for pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like… 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:Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
    Top Answer:We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.
    Top Answer:One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level. For… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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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.

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

    WatchGuard is a global leader in network security, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services for SMBs and Distributed Enterprises worldwide. Our mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

    Sample Customers
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    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
    Portsmouth Grammar School, HILOTEC
    Top Industries
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    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Manufacturing Company22%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company11%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer10%
    University7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business60%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise23%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise47%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise34%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 38 reviews while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is ranked 24th in Wireless LAN with 6 reviews. Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4, while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi writes "A solution that offers excellent support and makes it easy to manage networks". Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Huawei Wireless and FortiAP, whereas WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is most compared with Aruba Instant, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi report.

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