D-Link Wireless vs Fortinet FortiWLC comparison

D-Link and Fortinet are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. D-Link is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.9, while Fortinet is ranked #26. D-Link holds a 2.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Fortinet’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of D-Link users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

D-Link Wireless and Fortinet FortiWLC are part of the networking solutions market. D-Link Wireless is noted for its cost-effectiveness and support, whereas Fortinet FortiWLC stands out for its advanced features and perceived overall value.

Features: D-Link Wireless provides affordability, ease of use, and fundamental wireless management capabilities. It is designed to address basic networking needs without unnecessary complexity. Fortinet FortiWLC offers robust security features, extensive scalability options, and a comprehensive feature set for wide coverage, making it suitable for complex network environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: D-Link Wireless is known for its easy deployment and reliable customer support. It typically involves minimal setup issues. Fortinet FortiWLC, on the other hand, requires a more sophisticated setup process, but is supported by a customer service team adept at handling complex queries, which benefits users with complex networking needs.

Pricing and ROI: D-Link Wireless appeals to smaller enterprises due to its budget-friendly setup and satisfactory performance. Fortinet FortiWLC requires a higher up-front investment reflecting its extensive feature set, but it promises a greater long-term ROI, making it an appealing choice for organizations focused on advanced functionalities and future scaling potential.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

D-Link Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Fortinet FortiWLC

Ranking in Wireless LAN

26th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of D-Link Wireless is 2.1%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLC is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
D-Link Wireless	2.1%
Fortinet FortiWLC	0.3%
Other	97.6%

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NadirShahzad

System Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Wireless projects run smoothly with more access point support and competitive pricing

D-Link Wireless offers more supported APs to the WLC with the default license compared to other brands like Cisco. With Cisco, only four to five APs are connected with the default license, but D-Link Wireless provides more flexibility. Local support in Pakistan is necessary for those with limited budgets, creating a reach in the market.

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Md.Mehedi Hassan

Team Lead Manager at Blue Pill Ltd

Offers a seamless and secure WiFi experience with outstanding customer support

FortiWLC is valuable due to its security features and the seamless WiFi experience it provides. Our customers benefit greatly from the security aspect, especially since they are already using Fortinet for Firewall services. The security features are crucial for their requirements. The stability and ease of use of FortiWLC also add to its effectiveness.

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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 setup process is very easy."

"The system simplifies network management."

"The tool supports new technologies."

"The connectivity is good."

"The most valuable feature of D-Link Wireless is its durability."

"Overall, I rate D-Link Wireless nine out of ten as a solution."

"The solution is extremely easy to install. You just add them and in a few clicks, they are ready to go."

"It's scalable, user friendly, and easy to manage."

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"I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten."

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLC is the overall high quality."

"It's easy to set everything up during implementation."

"FortiWLC is valuable due to its security features and the seamless WiFi experience it provides."

Cons

"The stability could be a bit better."

"D-Link Wireless’s stability needs improvement."

"D-Link has some catching up to do in terms of advancing and improving its technology."

"In future, it would also be good to have a switch within D Link that works as well as the Cisco 9200 Switch."

"In future releases, it can keep improving on countering the new patterns of security attacks."

"The solution's performance could be improved."

"Password restriction: Sometimes we set a password and it uses that password but, after some days/months, the password gets changed and a few laptops still use old the password while a few use the new password. The password restriction option needs to improve."

"The tool's technical support can get difficult sometimes. We got a technician only after complaining for 10-15 days. The tool's technicians need to be made available everywhere."

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"For massive implementations, Fortinet should consider reducing the price to make it more affordable."

"However, for massive implementations, Fortinet should consider reducing the price to make it more affordable."

"Fortinet FortiWLC is not simple to configure when compared to other solutions. The design could be better."

"One thing that is lacking is, compared with some other brands, the signal is a bit weaker. Ruckus has much wider signal coverage."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost can range from $100 to $400."

"The product is affordable."

"D-Link Wireless is cheaper than Ruckus or Cisco."

"D-Link pricing is very competitive when you consider other OEMs."

"There is no licensing fee for the solution."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"This solution is more affordable than others on the market."

"D-Link Wireless' price is the same as Aruba's. You need to pay one-time costs for the product."

"The price of Fortinet FortiWLC is high. The solution will be out of the market for us because the price is too high for the features it provides."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Construction Company

12%

Educational Organization

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	2

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Questions from the Community

Which wireless solution would you choose - Huawei or D-Link?

Huawei wireless is a strong and solid product that has a lot of features - and for all that it offers, it happens to be very cost effective. As a wireless solution, it is simple and its user interf...

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What do you like most about D-Link Wireless?

The tool supports new technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for D-Link Wireless?

D-Link Wireless is notably more affordable than Cisco and Juniper. It suits SMB needs without the financial burden of purchasing additional licenses for extended APs.

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

I cannot disclose the license price, however, I recommend Fortinet reduce its pricing for massive implementations.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLC?

Until now, I have not observed any issues. However, for massive implementations, Fortinet should consider reducing the price to make it more affordable.

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiWLC?

We are resellers of FortiWLC, and our customers mainly use it in enterprise settings, particularly for chemical companies.

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Overview

D-Link Wireless offers a wide range of robust wireless Access Points (APs) operating in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, supporting the latest wireless standards including 802.11ac and 802.11n. These access points can be managed independently as standalone devices, or collectively by using Central Wi-Fi Manager, a free centralized controller software that can be installed on a Windows server or PC.

D-Link

Fortinet controllers for infrastructure Wi-Fi manage authentication and encryption of our enterprise-class infrastructure access points. These controllers are powered by Fortinet’s System Director operating system for seamless mobility and high-density environments.

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