Fortinet FortiWLM vs Huawei Wireless comparison

Fortinet and Huawei are both solutions in the Wireless LAN category. Fortinet is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.9, while Huawei is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.2. Fortinet holds a 1.9% mindshare in Wireless LAN, compared to Huawei’s 6.2% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Huawei users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 31, 2024

Huawei Wireless and Fortinet FortiWLM compete in the networking category focusing on wireless communication solutions. Huawei Wireless has an edge in affordability and ease of setup, while Fortinet FortiWLM stands out for its robust security features and integration capabilities.

Features: Huawei Wireless is notable for its affordability, WiFi 6 capability, and seamless roaming, which particularly favor enterprise setups. It offers high performance with easy scalability, catering to cost-sensitive buyers. Fortinet FortiWLM is distinguished by its security architecture, leveraging the Security Fabric for unified management, which makes its security integration seamless. It includes features like Network-In-Control and superior roaming technology.

Room for Improvement: Huawei Wireless could enhance its integration with third-party products and improve support response times. It also needs a focus on SMB solutions, as its technical support can be occasionally slow. Fortinet FortiWLM might work on increasing user capacity, simplifying setup procedures, and enriching its reporting capabilities without reliance on FortiAnalyzer. Both systems have room for scaling with newer technologies.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Huawei Wireless is generally straightforward to deploy, with cost-effective solutions making it easy to use, but customer service can be inconsistent in some regions. Fortinet FortiWLM offers an intuitive deployment process and strong integration, though improvements are needed in support response times and RMA handling.

Pricing and ROI: Huawei Wireless is competitively priced, often cheaper than alternatives like Cisco and Aruba, delivering high ROI due to low costs. Fortinet FortiWLM, although more expensive, presents a compelling pricing model with reasonable licensing costs. It offers significant ROI for organizations emphasizing security and comprehensive management solutions, justifying the premium for its robust capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiWLM

Ranking in Wireless LAN

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Huawei Wireless

Ranking in Wireless LAN

11th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Wireless LAN category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiWLM is 1.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Wireless is 6.2%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Q&A Highlights

Suresh Sharma

Sr. Technical Executive at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 08, 2021

Which wireless controller has maximum client connectivity and high throughput?

Cisco has maximum client connectivity and high throughput.

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Featured Reviews

Mohammad Talha Talkin Alam

Assistant Manager - IT at PDS Limited

Reliable network creation and management with an efficient setup process

My primary use case involves creating SSIDs and defining VLANs within the VLAN using Fortinet FortiWLM. I have been working with Wi-Fi access points for network connectivity I primarily use Fortinet FortiWLM for creating SSIDs and defining VLANs. While there isn't much focus on security, layer…

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Shahnawaz Nusrat

Head Of Technical Operations at International Technology Exchanger

Effective and extensive campus Wi-Fi with room for better frequency management

We have deployed Huawei CCTV solutions at multiple universities in Pakistan. This includes Huawei Wireless for Smart Campus projects, where we provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage and Safe Campus projects, where we deploy security cameras and multiple devices to monitor the campus Huawei Wireless has…

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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

"For me, the ease of setup and the rugged nature in harsh environments are most valuable. So, durability and ease of use have been its best features."

"Seamless roaming by leveraging Virtual Cell is a major advantage which reduces roam times and issues related to roaming. Code stability has been excellent and the hardware quality is second to none."

"The firewall integration is very important for the security of the connection."

"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiWLM is the single management pane and integrated controller inside the firewall."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the management."

"I found that It's really good when comparing it to any other product or it is much better in terms of features that the customer requires."

"If you do have a FortiGate Firewall somewhere in the network, you can connect the wireless controller to that... You get 100 percent visibility from a single point... You can see everything that's connected to the FortiGate, whether it's a switch or a wireless AP or a wireless controller or any other Fortinet product."

"The greatest advantage is the security fabric Fortinet offers."

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"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."

"The solution is very user-friendly and easy to use."

"We've found the solution to be quite stable."

"The product is simple and easy to use."

"You can add a lot of features, such as cloud, integration with IoT, etc. They have a lot of options available but the top feature is the performance."

"From an implementation perspective, it's easy. I rate it a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is a difficult setup, and ten is an easy setup."

"The solution's roaming feature is very nice. When you move to another place it automatically changes the access point. It's one of the most valuable features."

"It is easy to set up."

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Cons

"The roaming of Fortinet FortiWLM could improve when comparing it to other solutions. We are missing some of the functionality in the controller. Additionally, they should offer more logs instead of using FortiAnalyzer because all the users will not be using the same thing."

"One of the main features that I see as lacking in any of the Fortinet products is the reporting. If you want to have proper, end-to-end reporting, you must purchase the FortiAnalyzer... If Fortinet could offer some better, built-in reporting, that would be a point of improvement."

"In the next release, they could improve by adding a controller-less server, or architecture that is provided in other solutions, such as Aruba. This would be a great benefit for customers."

"There is very little publicly available information about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture. Promotion of the overall technology is limited as well. Being more vocal about a product that has many advantages would go a long way to eliminating a lot of the confusion and negative perception about Virtual Cell and Single Channel Architecture."

"Improving support and firmware upgrades is necessary. Firmware upgrades and bug improvements need to be tested well."

"The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."

"Licensing is the only area that I think they are below average. They need enterprise licensing, an all-encompassing license to cover all products for a company."

"When using the FortiGate as the wireless controller, you cannot have automatic user registration, which is something that they should offer."

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"I have already integrated the radius system with Cisco and Huawei products, but it can be further improved to be more user-friendly and easier to use."

"The manageability of radio frequencies to avoid overlapping needs improvement."

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

"The security of the solution could be better in the future."

"What needs improvement in Huawei Wireless is after-sales support. I've faced many after-sales support issues, so that's the area I want Huawei to improve. Having an SLA with customers is what I'd suggest to Huawei Wireless."

"While technically proficient, enhancing communication skills would greatly benefit the customer experience."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Fortinet FortiWLM is reasonable compared to the other vendors. We are using a five-year license."

"For indoor access points, there is a one-time cost, upfront, whereas outdoor access points have an annual fee."

"Licensing has become easier. There is no longer a per-AP license needed on the controller."

"Licensing costs are reasonable. There are so many different types of licenses with Fortinet, but the licensing and the 24/7/365 support are so reasonable that I automatically include it with every transaction. I never line item it without it. There are no additional costs."

"Fortinet FortiWLM's pricing is regular and competitive."

"The solution is fairly priced."

"In the last few years, due in part to the impact of COVID on the market, Fortinet has increased its prices by 35 percent."

"Support contracts typically cost approximately $100.00 per year."

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"We don't have any control on the pricing. This comes from Huawei in India. Pricing-wise, Huawei is very aggressive and competitive if you compare them to competitors, like Cisco, Aruba, and Ruckus. The Indian Huawei team tells us, "Just pick up the order and design the infrastructure. If there are any pricing challenge, we'll work on that and we will try to match things 100 percent.""

"Huawei Wireless is one of the cheapest options in the marketplace."

"Its price is very good. This wireless system totally costs about 30,000 euros, and some of the other solutions cost about 45,000 euros. It is a difference of 15,000 euros, which is quite a lot of money."

"Its price is reasonable."

"Huawei Wireless is a cheaper solution when you compare it to the cost of other similar solutions. It has one of the most competitive prices out there."

"The price of Huawei Wireless is very good."

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

"Extras come with a surcharge."

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Answers from the Community

Suresh Sharma

Sr. Technical Executive at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 8, 2021

Which wireless controller has maximum client connectivity and high throughput?

All are good selections, and this question is difficult to answer without knowing your throughput requirements, as each vendor has multiple models within there series. Personally I recommend looking at Arista Networks’ cognitive Wifi, where controllers are a thing of the past.

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AlanTran

Director of Technical Services at CTM

Feb 17, 2020

Hi, It is all dependent on the size of the controllers in question. Though I would suggest getting a cloud base technology so you are limited by any controller and have much better redundancy. Take a look at Arista Cognitive Wireless

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Imad Awwad

Group IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 17, 2020

Hi, Every one of the mentioned solutions is good but you need to check the needs which are security since the firms you are working with need protection and tracking of data. For this reason, I recommend: - if you have FortiGate installed then go for Fortinet Wireless since they can be integrated with the Fortigate without buying a controller and they work perfectly together and you will get the advantage of applying rules to the client himself whether mobile or computer, easily managed & monitored, more visibility over your network and incident notifications. If the above doesn't apply then you can go with the best one that fits your budget and security needs which for me doesn't fall on the mentioned solution but to go with ARUBA Instant Access Wireless Solution and the reasons are as such: - Cisco is too much expensive and you got to pay smart support with some complexity in configuration and you need to buy a controller - Ruckus is good but when you want to have the security you need to buy a controller with licenses and it won't give you the security needed since it is just a wireless solution - Huawei is not a stable company since it had many ups and downs and they can reach with you to have all the solutions nearly free so that you install their brand. Whereas Aruba you don't need a controller in the Instant access points and you will get the minimum security with radius integration and what is important a lifetime warranty on the access points. In addition, if the number of access points increased and you want more detailed management and more advanced configurations, you can buy a controller either on-premises or on-cloud with Aruba. The above information is based on my experience with all the solutions and their POC. If you need any more details and consultancy, kindly feel free to contact me. Regards.

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWLM?

The security is a valuable feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWLM?

Regarding functionality, a lower price for Fortinet FortiWLM would be better, but it's difficult. Regarding the integration with other vendors, we try to buy only products from a single vendor to a...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWLM?

I don't know about potential areas for improvement for Fortinet FortiWLM. Regarding functionality, a lower price for Fortinet FortiWLM would be better, but it's difficult. Regarding the integration...

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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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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Also Known As

FortiWLM, FortiAP, Fortinet AP/OAP, Meru Wireless LAN

Huawei WLAN

Overview

Consolidate security and wireless LAN management with our integrated wireless solutions. Single-pane-of-glass management for security and access without the need to add point products simplifies deployment and reduces management complexity. These solutions are highly scalable to support even the largest organizations and distributed enterprises.

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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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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

Anhui Agricultural University (AAU), China Everbright Bank

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