Fortinet FortiAP Reviews

We use the solution for office connectivity instead of LAN. Users are connecting to FortiAP using their wireless adapter.

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.

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

The report provides the hostname, device name, and IP address. However, it would be better if it also provided the user ID.

I have been using Fortinet FortiAP for four to five months.

I haven't encountered any issues related to the signal strength. Stability depends on the number of APs you install in the office. You won't even realize any lag whenever switching between two AP connections.

I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

I deployed around 16 APs.

I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.

The UI is better than Cisco. It is easy to install and configure.

Deployment is not complex. Once it is in the network, it is recoverable to the FortiGate. We can easily deploy one instead of going one by one APs. We can deploy a number of APs at the same time.

The product is cheaper than Cisco. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap.

The FortiAP configuration process is very easy. It is very easy to configure those APs because when you manage them with FortiAP, you have to plug them into the network cable. Once FortiGate discovers them, we must configure a single profile for all those APs. Once we map that profile, it will be automatically configured.

FortiAP meets the client's requirements. These features are already available in Fortinet products. If you're asking about data importing, these APs are already controlled using FortiGate. Using FortiGate, we can export data, generate reports, and monitor client activity, including identifying the top talkers.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We deploy it for our clients, in conjunction with the FortiGate and FortiSwitch for their wireless networking connectivity.

When you deploy it with those other tools, the FortiGate and the FortiSwitch, it's very easy to manage from an administrative perspective. You can manage it from the same online interface that you can manage the switch and the firewall from. It's all kind of baked into the same console, to where you don't have to log in to your AP management, and you don't have to log in to switch management. Instead of having four or three different things to monitor and manage, it's all in one console.

The ease of management is excellent. 

The wireless functionality is not the best. If they focus a little bit more on fine-tuning the wireless and how it works, that would probably be the area for improvement.

It's pretty standard in the industry. There isn't anything that sets it apart.

I've been using the solution for a little over four years.

I'd rate the stability between six or seven out of ten. It's not the best wireless product out there. 

The scalability is very good. I'd rate it between an eight and nine out of ten. Based on the model number of firewalls that you have, you can manage a specific number per model. It's pretty easy to scale. 

We really don't need to call technical support. Any time we have had to call, they've been great. 

The solution was very easy to set up. 

We have seen an ROI. 

As an enterprise solution, it is priced pretty well for the market. For a consumer-level product, it's a bit high in terms of cost. 

For other wireless products, you can just plug in and let them run. You really need to fine-tune your settings for this solution, however. You need to go to the site and do your homework in order to get the most out of your product. You should do a wireless survey and things of that nature to set it up for success.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. 

I use the solution in my company to broadcast WiFi across various departments.

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the way the solution gets connected with Fortinet FortiGate. You can easily manage Fortinet FortiAP on Fortinet FortiGate. You can check who all are logged in, and mark their MAC addresses, and look at the website they visit. You can also upgrade the firmware, especially if you have good, suitable, or new firmware.

The product fails to offer default access points to deal with the areas revolving around configurations. From an improvement perspective during the deployment phase, direct access points that can be connected to the web browser to take care of the configuration part instead of relying on FortiGate or FortiManager should be available. I would like the product to add default access points to help with first-time installation processes and even continuous configurations. During some issues, you can log in to the web page with the help of the default access point and sort out the problems without having the need to go to FortiGate or FortiManager.

I have been using Fortinet FortiAP for two to three years. My company is a customer of Fortinet.

The product is not really stable since most of my company's clients complain that the access points get disconnected after two years of use. If you want to connect the disconnected access points back into your environment, you have to restart it since it keeps turning on and off.

My company handles around six clients who use the solution.

I have contacted the solution's technical support. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

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

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

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

My company chose Fortinet FortiAP since we have many departments where we don't want to use multiple ports and cables. In my company, we felt that access points could help facilitate or broadcast the internet connection across the organization. My company preferred to use Fortinet FortiAP for some of our clients with large offices since they require something that allows you to easily close machines and start by simply having to choose the login options in the access points.

It won't be easy to connect to the internet or WiFi if you have many users or staff members in your organization. If you have Fortinet FortiAP in place, you need not keep plugging the cable in and out of your organization to get connected to the internet. The product works well in huge environments requiring a tool with the ability to penetrate deeply.

It is pretty easy to learn about the product. It doesn't take much time to learn about the product.

The real-time spectrum analysis of the tool has improved wireless network operations, especially if you have an SSID. With SSID in place, the access points get connected no matter how far departments are from each other within the organization.

The product provides you with the details of the people who are logged in and also gives you the MAC addresses of those devices, after which you can easily trace where such devices are connected in case any issue arises. It also provides you with details on how the devices are being utilized by users. The product also offers ease in troubleshooting procedures.

I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.

Our company suggests Fortinet FortiAP depending on the client's requirements. My company is involved in generating the heat map for FortiGate. Based on the requirements of our company's customers, we suggest the product's models to them.

The valuable feature of the solution that stands out from The Other products in the market is the fact that with Fortinet FortiAP, users can manage everything using a single console, especially if they use Fortinet-related equipment. With a single dashboard, users can manage everything very easily. Even the management of alert correlations is easy with the tool. If you use different vendors, managing the configurations and all the differences will be difficult, as you will have to manage different consoles.

Fortinet FortiAP is a scalable solution. Nowadays, all vendors provide scalability. If you are upgrading any Wi-Fi switch to a higher model, then the switch needs to be replaced, which is one of the only problems for the existing customers.

SQL is an area in the product that needs improvement. The support offered by the solution has certain shortcomings, making it in areas where improvements are required. Considering the product's support available in India, people mostly go for the premium support, which is considered to be the best. Despite going for premium support services, it is very difficult to get help from Fortinet's technical team since it may take up to 48 hours and may involve emails, making it a cumbersome process.

I have been using Fortinet FortiAP for more than ten years. My company has a partnership with Fortinet.

A few months ago, Fortinet found some vulnerabilities in FortiOS, after which they suggested all the users upgrade to FortiOS, and at that particular point in time, I saw that the OS was not stable. Whenever our company upgraded all the access points, switches or the firewall, we saw some fluctuations.

When Fortinet came out with the new version of the solution, everything became stable.

My company mainly provides the product to SMBs and also to one entity that focuses on an enterprise-level customer.

I rate the technical support a four out of ten.

Neutral

Nowadays, nobody uses WLC since everything is all about cloud-based solutions. People mostly prefer Aruba and Meraki for wireless solutions. I have worked with Aruba and Meraki. Meraki is far better than Fortinet FortiAP since we can manage the previously mentioned tool from anywhere. With Meraki, access points are available. Even with mobile phones, my company can configure and manage Meraki products while getting access to logs. Aruba has been coming up with some AI technology that can help us with minor areas where troubleshooting is required. I work with Meraki SD-WAN. All products from Meraki support Meraki SD-WAN. My company uses Unified Threat Management, but it is handled by a different team.

The product's deployment phase is very easy since its documentation part is available in the public domain.

One access point can be deployed in 30 minutes.

The number of people required to deploy the product depends on the size of the project. If it is a big project, there will be more people involved in the deployment process. At least two engineers are required to take care of any of the tool's implementations.

Speaking about Fortinet FortiAP's impact on our company's operational costs or productivity, I would say that the tool is cost-effective, especially when compared to Meraki or Aruba.

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. There are many competitors of Fortinet in the market attempting to offer their products at a better price.

In terms of the challenges I have faced with the integration of Fortinet FortiAP into our company's infrastructure consisting of other systems problems, I would say that the problem arises when you try to configure WiFi switches, and the integration part becomes very difficult.

In India, people prefer other products over Fortinet FortiAP since people look at the budget first and then the technology part. Users will have to opt for the paid support services offered by Fortinet.

I rate the solution a six out of ten.

We primarily use the platform to extend our network within the organization, segmenting various departments effectively.

The ability to select which SSIDs I want to be broadcasted on which FortiAP has been particularly valuable. We integrate it with FortiGate, allowing us to monitor and set up everything through a single console.

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

I've been using Fortinet FortiAP for five years.

The stability of the platform is very high. We've encountered minimal issues.

The product is highly scalable. However, there are a few limitations. I rate the scalability an eight. 

While I haven't personally used technical support, the available information and training resources are commendable.

I found FortiAP more reliable than other solutions I've encountered. We evaluated other options, but FortiAP stood out for its reliability, security, and ease of use.

The setup was straightforward. Deployment time and steps vary due to testing processes and different scenarios. 

I rate the process a ten out of ten. 

We implemented the platform with the help of our in-house team.

We've been able to utilize more of our building space efficiently, resulting in improved productivity.

I'd rate the product pricing a seven out of ten. We purchased perpetual licensing, and additional costs may vary depending on the services acquired from Fortinet.

I rate Fortinet FortiAP a ten out of ten. 

We use FortiAP for some of our firewalls.

Our network is segmented, and we use an access control list in conjunction with our Fortinet FortiAP wireless access points to secure network access.

The integration with the Fortinet security ecosystem has been good. It helps save time with the configuration instead of having to go one by one.

The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiAP is the support.

I would like to have automation capabilities that would help us reduce the configuration steps.

I am currently using FortiAP.

I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiAP eight out of ten.

I would rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiAP eight out of ten.

The support is good.

Positive

The initial deployment is straightforward.

Fortinet FortiAP provides a good return on investment because of all the features it offers.

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

I would rate Fortinet FortiAP eight out of ten.

I would recommend Fortinet FortiAP for the support it offers and the lower cost compared to other more expensive solutions like Palo Alto and Check Point.

We use FortiAP internally for our office network. 

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

FortiAP could be a little cheaper. 

I have used the core features of FortiAP for about a year.

FortiAP is quite stable once deployed.

FortiAP is scalable, but it's somewhat complicated to add new units. We use it for a small office with only 30 or so users. 

I get support from a local partner. They were easy to deal with and knew what they were doing. 

The setup process is a little complicated. I deployed FortiAP by myself, and it took a couple of days. Using the online option, you can set it up immediately. There's a code you need to use. You need to connect to the Internet to customize the system. It's a little bit broken,

FortiAP is more expensive than some other options.

I rate FortiAP eight out of 10. It isn't my first choice, but FortiAP is good for a basic office environment. It initially requires somebody with IT experience to set it up, but once it's good once it's running.  

FortiAP is utilized to offer wireless network access, and we have employed it across various industries, including banking, warehouses, and hospitals.

FortiAP's integration using SSID configuration for the input/output makes deploying permission rules easier. 

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

I have been using FortiAP for ten years.

The quality of Fortinet technical support was superior five years ago. However, it has declined over the last few years.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward and FortiAP is easily integrated with FortiSwitch and FortiGate.

The price is comparable to Cisco and Aruba, but the quality is not on the same level. Therefore, I believe that FortiAP should be sold at a lower price point.

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

I would rate FortiAP a six out of ten.

In Brazil, organizations often lack the necessary manpower to sustain distinct teams for wireless, networking, and security functions. Typically, all three of these areas are managed by a single team. FortiAP assists us in effectively overseeing and safeguarding our wireless networks within such contexts.