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Fortinet FortiAP pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration makes deploying permission rules easier.
FortiAP offers passwordless authentication and integrates seamlessly with FortiClient.
FortiAPs are highly stable and perform well, with particularly good reporting.
FortiAP's initial setup phase is easy, especially with FortiGate or FortiManager.
FortiAP provides value for money, with significant cost savings noted at about 80%.

CONS

Security integration between the network and firewall has room for improvement.
Wireless functionality is not the best.
Technical support is challenging, especially without premium service.
FortiAP could be more affordable.
There is a need to expand the number of SSIDs that can be broadcast.
 

Fortinet FortiAP Pros review quotes

Yati Gharat - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 27, 2024
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.
SM
May 17, 2024
The product's deployment phase is very easy since its documentation part is available in the public domain.
Rui Ribeiro. - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2023
The pricing is reasonable for what it offers.
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Charity Kimotho - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was easy, especially with FortiGate or your FortiManager in place.
JayPrajapati - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 13, 2025
Fortinet FortiAP provides value for money, and I can quantify the savings at about 80%.
reviewer2677554 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 24, 2025
The stability of the solution is very high.
Brian M. - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 4, 2025
The integration is efficient, allowing for management through the firewall.
Jared Carmouche - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 28, 2023
We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great.
Preshit Lanjekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
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.
reviewer2647713 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 11, 2025
Fortinet FortiAPs are useful for small to medium-scale companies where there are budget concerns.
 

Fortinet FortiAP Cons review quotes

Yati Gharat - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 27, 2024
FortiAP is very good in an indoor environment, but we are struggling with the outdoor environment.
SM
May 17, 2024
The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required.
Rui Ribeiro. - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2023
Technical support is a pain. Fortinet has to get its act together. If you don't pay for premium service, you will have issues.
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Charity Kimotho - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2024
The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations.
JayPrajapati - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 13, 2025
I am not satisfied with Fortinet FortiAP's technical support in India. Whenever we call them, they only provide KB articles first.
Brian M. - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 4, 2025
There is nothing that particularly comes to mind for improvement.
Jared Carmouche - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 28, 2023
The wireless functionality is not the best.
Preshit Lanjekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
The improvement factor could be in APs. Also, it could have a control, like MAC address.
reviewer2647713 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 11, 2025
There could be constraints where a product can't be scaled further without purchasing a new model.
reviewer2280417 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 5, 2024
There is room for improvement in the product by expanding the number of SSIDs that can be broadcast.