We performed a comparison between Aruba Instant On Access Points and FortiAP 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."Juniper Mist offers valuable features like comprehensive network insight, granular policy control, fast device setup, strong security, and efficient SSL traffic management."
"The artificial intelligence feature is very good."
"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 Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Marvis, the AI-driven network management system."
"Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance."
"In terms of reporting, in terms of all the user reports, it's very rich."
"The coverage Aruba provides across the physical area is much better. Most probably because of the new technology, the 4x4 antenna, and everything around it. It's just a much better, easier to use, and easier to manage product."
"The solution is scalable."
"Regarding access points, the customer typically considers low-cost plans, and Ruckus Unleashed Access Points are commonly used. These access points are managed through the Microsoft console and can be accessed either with or without ports. The management is done through a controller. The main benefits customers see include cost-effectiveness, especially for those with budget constraints. Aruba, in particular, provides a good user experience. Some customers might choose Huawei, but enterprise access points are also considered. Additionally, the unified access point capabilities are valuable, allowing management from the same account. However, there is a limitation of twenty-five access points, and if a customer requires more, they need to create another site or account. If the customer exceeds twenty-five access points, they need to generate another site or virtual business to manage additional access points, as the external number is limited to twenty-five."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Its performance is very good. It suits small and medium sites very well."
"The configuration is very simple."
"I would rate the stability of this solution a ten out of ten."
"The product is easy to set up, providing value for time since it is very quick."
"FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier."
"We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great."
"I like FortiAP's performance and stability. The reporting is also quite good."
"If we have FortiClient installed on multiple devices, it is seamless to connect with FortiAP. It supports passwordless authentication as well. That is a great thing about it."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."
"The pricing is reasonable for what it offers."
"The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."
"The pricing is very high in the Indian market."
"Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) could improve if the MIST platform had a built-in master key. This would be an advantage."
"Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."
"They should include SD-WAN features to it."
"Juniper Mist Wireless Access Points’ support services need improvement."
"The price could be better."
"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."
"The solution can be more integrated with other brands."
"If anything, its reporting could be improved."
"When there are a lot of people connected, especially during video streaming demonstrations, the connection can get a bit choppy."
"The product's machine or equipment can cater to around 20 connections and cannot go beyond 50 simultaneous connections, because of which I think the tool's scalability is limited."
"While it is mostly scalable, there are some limitations."
"If there's a way to get a floor map of our office space so we can place the access points on a map to be able to see what's what, where everything is going, where the most traffic is being connected, that would be a nice feature."
"It is suitable for smaller organizations, but it may not be the best choice for large enterprises."
"It is scalable to a certain degree but not nearly as scalable and robust as your enterprise-grade solutions."
"FortiAP could be a little cheaper."
"The wireless functionality is not the best."
"The security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement."
"The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations."
"I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps."
"Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues."
"FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment."
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Aruba Instant On Access Points is ranked 12th in Wireless LAN with 18 reviews while FortiAP is ranked 17th in Wireless LAN with 7 reviews. Aruba Instant On Access Points is rated 8.4, while FortiAP is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Aruba Instant On Access Points writes "All-inclusive pricing, great for small offices, and simple to deploy and manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of FortiAP writes "Integrates well with Fortinet products, but there are signal issues in the outdoor environment". Aruba Instant On Access Points is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Aruba Instant, Cambium Networks Wireless LAN and Omada Access Points, whereas FortiAP is most compared with Ruckus Wireless, Ubiquiti WLAN, Aruba Access Points and Cisco Wireless. See our Aruba Instant On Access Points vs. FortiAP report.
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