Ubiquiti WLAN and Fortinet FortiWLM are competitive wireless solutions in the wireless network market. Ubiquiti appears to have the upper hand in affordability and ease of deployment, while Fortinet shines with its robust security features integration.
Features: Ubiquiti is known for its ease of deployment, affordability, and strong performance with a free controller system that allows simple management and configuration. Fortinet offers robust security with integrated management, leveraging Virtual Cell technology for seamless roaming and providing a cohesive Fortinet ecosystem.
Room for Improvement: Ubiquiti users encounter challenges with signal strength, complex updates, and sometimes find the management tools lacking. Suggested improvements include enhanced cloud integration and stability. Fortinet could improve in terms of reporting features, guest management flexibility, and finding ways to reduce dependency on FortiAnalyzer for logging.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both solutions provide on-premises deployment, with Ubiquiti also offering cloud options for added flexibility. Ubiquiti's community-based support is considered satisfactory but inconsistent. Fortinet's support has improved, though it still faces challenges in comparison to vendors like Cisco.
Pricing and ROI: Ubiquiti is generally perceived as cost-effective with a one-time purchase model, attracting budget-conscious buyers, especially in small to medium environments. Fortinet's pricing is higher, including licensing costs for larger setups, but offers comprehensive features that some users believe justify the expense. Both solutions report positive ROI, with Ubiquiti noted for cost savings and Fortinet for security expense reductions.
The local support we receive from our distributor is perfect.
If we encounter any bugs, they inform us of the recommended configuration and firmware to resolve our problems.
With active maintenance, we can open tickets and receive professional assistance without issues.
The problem with Ubiquiti is the lack of a serious reselling chain, as they sell directly to the customer.
I seldom contact the technical support team as there is comprehensive documentation and FAQs available that help me resolve most issues independently.
Fortinet's solutions are integrated into many standard frameworks, allowing for good scalability and interaction with other vendors' products.
It might struggle in very complex environments with many users.
Scalability is a strong point for Ubiquiti Wireless LAN.
I would assess the scalability feature of Ubiquiti WLAN in accommodating my organization's growth or changing network demands as pretty scalable, warranting a nine out of ten rating.
Proper connections and cabling are essential for maintaining stability.
It performs well as an access point but is not designed for high-density environments.
It does require some maintenance from my side, including troubleshooting and fixing occasionally.
Firmware upgrades and bug improvements need to be tested well.
Regarding the integration with other vendors, we try to buy only products from a single vendor to avoid problems of compatibility from devices of different vendors.
One area that needs improvement is the configuration aspect, which is more challenging compared to other products.
This could provide a detailed view of connections and possible disconnections, offering valuable insights for improving Wi-Fi connections.
There is room for improvement in providing the flexibility to change the default management VLAN from VLAN one to another for enhanced security.
Fortinet's pricing is different from Aruba, as Aruba has solutions for small business and enterprise in different categories.
While the pricing of Fortinet FortiWLM is a bit high, it remains effective.
The price is competitive.
it is considered medium-priced, suitable for the quality it offers.
Ubiquiti is affordable, as it does not require recurring licensing fees.
It also has integration capabilities with FortiFirewall which is beneficial for customers.
The solution is controlled from one device and one GUI for all devices.
The tool facilitates network connectivity effectively.
I utilize Ubiquiti WLAN unified management system, and it helps streamline network management by making consistent configuration of all my access points and switches.
The Cloud Key Controller is a valuable feature because it allows me to access the wireless system from the cloud and locally within the same network, enhancing network management.
The web interface in the controller allows for quick configuration of devices with just one click, which is a significant advantage.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Ubiquiti WLAN | 5.2% |
| Fortinet FortiWLM | 1.9% |
| Other | 92.9% |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 18 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 5 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 27 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 10 |
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