Fortinet FortiAP vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Fortinet and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.4, while Huawei is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6. Fortinet holds a 5.3% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiAP

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92% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Fortinet FortiAP are prominent wireless solutions competing in enterprise networking. Based on current data, Huawei Wireless emerges as a cost-effective option with high performance, while Fortinet FortiAP excels in security integration.

Features: Huawei Wireless delivers high coverage, smart antennas, and seamless roaming, ideal for large enterprises. Fortinet FortiAP offers seamless integration with FortiGate, centralized management, and advanced security, catering well to environments using existing Fortinet products.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless users seek better technical support for SMBs and simpler configuration. Fortinet FortiAP could enhance outdoor performance and responsiveness of technical support. Both products can improve their cloud integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless is user-friendly with easy on-premises deployment but varies in technical support availability. Fortinet FortiAP offers straightforward deployment, especially for Fortinet users, but occasionally experiences slow customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is priced competitively, offering better affordability compared to Cisco and Aruba, with strong ROI for large enterprises. Fortinet FortiAP has reasonable pricing, comparable to Cisco, but could be more economical given the quality difference. It provides good ROI for enterprises already using Fortinet tools.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAP

Ranking in Wireless LAN

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

8th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAP is 5.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.1%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Yati Gharat

Chief Technology Officer at Litmus

Integrates well with Fortinet products, but there are signal issues in the outdoor environment

FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment. That is where we are having certain issues. We are not 100% happy with it. With the indoor environment, we are okay, but we are facing some issues when certain voice-related calls go from wireless points. There are certain drops, and we have faced these issues on an ongoing basis. We also have other vendors such as Aruba and Meraki, and we do not face any issues when there is a Teams or Zoom meeting going on. It could be that FortiAP is okay, but that particular device or appliance is not capable of handling that much load of voice and video. This might be the issue. RF Spectrum Analysis helps to understand what is the coverage and hotspots related to a particular access point, but then when we bought it, we did heat mapping through different vendors. If there are any rogue APs, we can identify them with RF Spectrum Analysis. We can see what the coverage area is, but there are some issues with that. Some of the offices have thick glasses, or the cabins are different, so in the RF coverage, what is shown is not what we get on the practical grounds. There are some issues with signal performance. It has the basic functionality that is mostly used, but there are certain devices that are not able to interconnect. When there is any issue or problem, if the administrator can get some information about that, that will be good. With Meraki and Aruba, we get certain beautiful things. If those can be integrated into this solution, it will be more beneficial, but we understand that being a security company, Fortinet's focus is on security.

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Umer Farooq

Assiatant Manager / pre-sales manager at PTCL

Customizable and has many unique features, such as encryption, spatial streams, and smart antennas

The initial setup for Huawei Wireless is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me. It takes six to eight weeks to deploy the product. Initially, as I'm in pre-sales, I generate RFPs and the response when a customer has issued a published tender. I'll check the requirement, and then I'll map it to the Huawei product. I'll then make the Statement of Compliance (SOC) and select the proper model. Next, I'll send the information and document to Huawei for technical vetting. After technical vetting, I'll request Huawei to share information on costs and other vetted documents I need to complete, and once completed, I'll submit the documents. It'll then take approximately ten to fifteen days. Deploying Huawei Wireless requires teamwork because the deployment process involves different people and teams, such as the project manager, post-deployment, and pre-sales teams, to deploy the product completely.

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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 most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place."

"I would give FortiAP a rating of ten out of ten so far."

"The integration is efficient, allowing for management through the firewall."

"I like FortiAP's performance and stability. The reporting is also quite good."

"The stability of the solution is very high."

"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 solution supports recent security components like encryption or hashing algorithms. We can control the APs from FortiGate Firewalls and integrate those APs into FortiGate. You don't have to purchase a separate controller for it."

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"The solution offers very good value for money."

"It is based on 802.11ax, which is a new technology. There are several valuable things, such as its speed and mobility. There are options for self-organizing networking so that it can perform operations and maintain itself. Its three interfaces are very good and user friendly."

"The most valuable thing about Huawei Wireless is that it is one of the cheapest WiFi 6 systems. Its price is very nice. The other WiFi systems cost about 15% more."

"The solution's most valuable feature is mobility or seamless roaming."

"We can use an access point to broadcast multiple SSIDs, assign dynamic VLANs, and configure dynamic access control lists (ACLs)."

"It is easy to set up."

"The solution is easy to set up."

"I think it's a good technology. I like that it transparently connects with LDAP. The technology has a lot of capacity for WiFi six. It provides notifications, and there are many ways to connect with fiber. There is an electrical tool, and you can put an SFP transceiver. There are also many ways to implement antennas."

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Cons

"The security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement."

"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."

"There is nothing that particularly comes to mind for improvement."

"There is room for improvement in the product by expanding the number of SSIDs that can be broadcast."

"The wireless functionality is not the best."

"The improvement factor could be in APs. Also, it could have a control, like MAC address."

"The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required."

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"The solution's integration with some AAA servers like Aruba ClearPass is difficult and could be improved."

"The manageability could be improved."

"They should actually first test the equipment thoroughly and then launch it. Sometimes, things come out too soon, before they are ready."

"Huawei Wireless can improve the signal, sometimes it becomes weak."

"While I am fine with the current licensing price, I would appreciate it to be more cost-effective."

"Improving the visibility, control offered, and cloud management would all be very helpful. Also how you can monetize the information you get from Wi-Fi controllers should be improved."

"Given that Wi-Fi 7 is a new protocol, compatibility with other devices like phones and computers that lack this technology could be enhanced."

"There was one time I had a problem with their centralized licensing. I called the Indian call center, but the response was not that good. One guy attended this call and he told me, "Definitely, I am forwarding your call to the next level. I'll let you know." After that, it took between 10 to 15 hours before I got a call back. By then, we had already resolved the issue. Therefore, they could improve the local support; there should be at very good Tier 1 and 2 support in India. They should be both proactive and reactive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The devices under Fortinet are not expensive. The solution's licensing part is expensive."

"FortiAP is more expensive than some other options."

"If I compare it with the other enterprise products, the price is good."

"Fortinet FortiAP offers a more cost-effective solution compared to Palo Alto and Check Point."

"We purchased perpetual licensing, and additional costs may vary depending on the services acquired from Fortinet."

"The product is available at a very comfortable price for my company compared to the other products available in the market. The prices of products from Meraki and Aruba are high compared to those of Fortinet."

"On a scale of one to ten with ten being the most expensive, I would rate FortiAP a six."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive solution."

"To compete effectively, Huawei might consider adjusting pricing to align more closely with other competitive brands, particularly those offering lower-cost solutions."

"Huawei Wireless is an expensive product. I'm rating it as one out of ten, price-wise."

"The product has a good price."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is reasonable. The licenses are active, and everything is working fine as per the license agreement."

"Huawei comes at a cheaper price than competitors like Cisco and Aruba."

"I would rate them something, like, eight to nine, on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"The price is good for the solution and there is a license required."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about FortiAP?

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiAP?

Fortinet solutions are more cost-effective compared to Cisco. The license costs for Fortinet are more affordable when considering licensing costs with other leaders like Cisco.

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What needs improvement with FortiAP?

I cannot pinpoint the exact improvements needed at the moment. However, security is always a concern for any business, and the network should not be compromised easily. There should be alerts to in...

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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 Huawei Wireless?

The reliability has had a positive impact on our operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Wireless?

For SMB customers with limited wireless users, Huawei Wireless may not be suitable due to the lack of multiple access points and the need for a centralized SSID. However, for large-capacity custome...

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Overview

Fortinet FortiAP provides wireless network access for industries such as banking, healthcare, and logistics. It enhances connectivity with FortiGate and FortiSwitch, ensuring secure data exchange in settings like offices and malls.

Fortinet FortiAP is integral for managing connected devices across sectors. It integrates seamlessly with Fortinet products, enhancing security and connectivity. Users benefit from a unified console that simplifies configuration and monitoring without additional controllers. The support for passwordless authentication and cloud visibility adds value, while its use in environments like shopping centers and offices facilitates secure data sharing and access.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiAP?

Integration with FortiGate and FortiAnalyzer: Simplifies network management and monitoring.
Passwordless Authentication: Enhances security and accessibility.
Cloud Dashboard: Provides comprehensive visibility over network activities.
Direct Control from FortiGate: Eliminates the need for separate controllers.
SSID Customization: Supports tailoring of wireless access.

What benefits should users expect from Fortinet FortiAP?

Efficient Network Management: Centralized control and configuration simplify operations.
Comprehensive Reporting: Transparent insights for improved decision-making.
Secure Access: Protects data through advanced security measures.
Seamless Connectivity: Improves user experience with simplified networking.

In industries like banking and healthcare, Fortinet FortiAP is deployed to enhance network security and provide reliable access. Retailers leverage its capabilities in shopping centers, while warehouses benefit from its reliable connectivity to support seamless operations. Managed service providers use it to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring effective network segmentation and coverage.

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Huawei WLAN products are compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards to establish high-speed, secure, and reliable wireless network connections for indoor and outdoor applications.WLAN products can be used in enterprise offices, schools, hospitals, large shopping malls, exhibition centers, airports, and more.

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Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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