Juniper WLC Series vs SonicWall SonicWave Access Points comparison

Juniper and SonicWall are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Juniper is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.6, while SonicWall is ranked #20 with an average rating of 10.0. Juniper holds a 1.1% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to SonicWall’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SonicWall users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Juniper WLC Series and SonicWall SonicWave Access Points are competing in the wireless networking space. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points have the upper hand due to their superior features, despite Juniper's more favorable pricing and support.

Features: Juniper WLC Series delivers centralized management, scalability, and robust network control ideal for large enterprises. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points offer advanced security, seamless integration, and interoperability, prioritizing security attributes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonicWall SonicWave Access Points ensure straightforward deployment and comprehensive customer support, making setup easier for various business scales. Juniper WLC Series involves more complex deployment but provides extensive support options.

Pricing and ROI: Juniper WLC Series is commended for its cost-effective setup favorable to budget-conscious enterprises, with favorable ROI due to scalability. SonicWall SonicWave Access Points have higher initial costs but justify these through high-performance and security benefits, driving ROI through comprehensive features.

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper WLC Series

Ranking in Wireless LAN

17th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SonicWall SonicWave Access ...

Ranking in Wireless LAN

20th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

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 Juniper WLC Series is 1.1%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonicWall SonicWave Access Points is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Wireless LAN Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Juniper WLC Series	1.1%
SonicWall SonicWave Access Points	0.6%
Other	98.3%

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Matilda Elwell

Technical Team Leader - Network &Security at STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Offers visibility and cost benefits

The tool has given us more visibility, but I'm not very technical, so I can't comment on specific features. However, the diagnostic tools for identifying system issues have greatly improved, which we appreciate. We still use Cisco ICE for authentication on the Juniper network, as we did before. We've seen cost benefits with the Juniper WLC Series, which was a key factor in our decision-making during the proof of concept. Besides cost improvements, we've also noticed better resolution of issues and faults in our help desk, thanks to the enhanced features.

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Jasmit Singh Juneja

CEO & Technology Specialist at Karman Infotech Private Limited

Easy-to-deploy platform with prompt technical support services

The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices. It integrates with ETP solutions; thus, we don't need to run a firewall. They provide an online wireless line manager application. Its basic access point is Wi-Fi 621, which has 2.5 G connectivity. None of the competitors, including Fortinet, enables this facility on the most basic level.

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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

"There weren't any scalability issues, the product did what it had to do."

"It prevents a large number of unauthorized modifications of access point devices."

"Juniper Wireless is reasonable, with a bit of complexity compared to Alibaba and SQL."

"The Artificial Intelligence on offer is very useful."

"Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment."

"The AI integration with Marvis is very valuable."

"It is a very stable solution."

"It's easy to set up, and I feel it's very secure. I also prefer its reporting feature. The devices are quite good."

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"Unlike the Cisco solution that needs a dedicated wireless controller outside of a firewall, SonicWall has everything in one box. Fortinet is close to it."

"The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices."

"A good management tool that can be managed through the cloud or firewall."

"The security features of SonicWall are highly valued."

"I rate SonicWall a nine out of ten."

Cons

"Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE."

"We would prefer it if the solution could be less expensive."

"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare."

"Juniper WLC Series has certain shortcomings in traffic monitoring."

"In my region, access to the product is very difficult and presents a logistical nightmare. Also, pricing is a big problem and a barrier to entry when selling Juniper against competitors."

"The support on offer to other vendors switching - like Aruba or Ruckus - could be improved."

"The biggest issue was that Juniper stopped developing, so we had to look for another solution."

"There could be more information from the controller, and it could be easier to work with the controller lights. It's not easy to bring up the upgrades."

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"We have a lot of overlapping wireless networks with a lot of cheap equipment that does not run on any rules or regulations. The best way to improve the wireless network, like in SonicWaves, is to defeat these networks by isolating, preventing them, or overcoming their wireless signal. We try to do that, but I live near an airport, and the AirPortRadar glitches my wireless network every nine seconds."

"The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

"Integrating with the firewall and management console was a little complex."

"They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration."

"The product's pricing is high and could be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a certain amount that needs to be paid towards the licensing charges associated with the product, but though I am not sure, I feel the licenses that we have in our company are for three years."

"The licensing cost is quite high, but considering it's an enterprise solution, the complexity justifies the price."

"The product is relatively affordable for enterprise companies."

"Juniper WLC Series is a bit pricey but worth its cost."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"The platform offers yearly licenses."

"The pricing of the SonicWave Access Points solution is different in the US and Brazil. In the US, the solution is priced more competitively than other vendors. In Brazil, the exchange rate is a problem. To address this, SonicWall managers in Brazil are running several sales promotions and improving the price of new units."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	4

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper WLC Series is a very high-performance device designed for indoor wireless deployment.

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What needs improvement with Juniper WLC Series?

Juniper lacks a network access control agent similar to solutions like Alubakya Path and Cisco ISE. There should be a network access control engine. Some customers find it challenging as they do no...

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What is your primary use case for Juniper WLC Series?

I work with Juniper service provider solutions. I have a service provider customer and some enterprise customers in retail.

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What do you like most about SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The platform's most valuable feature is the ability to provide cloud access to configure and manage devices.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The platform offers yearly licenses. We receive all the support services through our partners. Thus, there are no extra costs involved. However, some partners might charge for deployment services.

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What needs improvement with SonicWall SonicWave Access Points?

The main issue is the management of the access points. They are sometimes difficult to manage from the end-user side because they are not yet familiar with the configuration.

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Also Known As

Juniper WLAN

SonicWave 200 Series, SonicWave 200 Series Access Points, SonicWave 400 Series, SonicWave 400 Series Access Points

Overview

WLC Series Wireless LAN Controllers deliver and manage wireless local area networks with the highest level of reliability, performance, security, and management in the industry. They integrate secure, wireless LANs with any size wired infrastructures, from small branch offices to the largest enterprise or university campus.

Juniper

SonicWall SonicWave series wireless access points (APs) combine high-performance IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless technology with flexible deployment options. These APs can be managed via the cloud using SonicWall WiFi Cloud Manager (WCM) or through SonicWall's industry-leading next-generation firewalls.

SonicWall

Sample Customers

Apollo Hotel Papendrecht, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Bajaj Capital, Baloise Insurance, BAS Group, Borealis, Danish Crown, Deloitte Belgium, Jan Yperman Hospital, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, MercaSID, S.A., NHTV Breda University, Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, San Antonio Community Hospital, Sandia National Laboratories, Springfield Public Schools (SPS), St. Catherine University, TalkTalk, The Education Village, University of Copenhagen, University of the Highlands and Islands, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Valdosta State University, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), zulily

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