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We performed a comparison between Ubiquiti WLAN and WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Wireless LAN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,127 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"With Mist, every Wednesday they roll out new features.""It provides private network access, helping us protect our company’s devices.""The solution is pretty generic and easy to use.""The artificial intelligence feature is very good.""The simplicity is great.""Overall, we've been very pleased with the performance.""The most useful feature of Juniper Wireless AP is the reporting Marvis.""You can easily monitor, manage, and cover all your IT equipment."

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"The solution is not complex to deploy.""The most beneficial thing about Ubiquiti is that it is simple to deploy.""Great management interface.""The ease of use and simplicity of the solution is its most valuable feature. This tool is best suited for small environments.""would rate the scalability a nine out of ten. It is very scalable.""The solution is very easy to install.""Ubiquiti provides good connectivity for the end-user, so I think it's stable.""Firstly, I initially purchased the device to build a VPN, and one very valuable feature for me was the ability to create a layer two VPN, which was available on the legacy ER router. It allowed me to expand a subnet to a remote site, which was essential for my setup. Additionally, I appreciated that the CLI of the router was similar to other Juniper products that I was familiar with."

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"They're very easy to set up and get running.""Cloud analytics that provide all its attributes.""The solution has been stable.""The Wi-Fi security features of this solution have been great for our customers who need to strictly control access to their network.""We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.""It makes it easy to obtain all information about the client experience."

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Cons
"If you want to do more specific stuff, it's a bit limited.""There is room for improvement in terms of support and installation.""The product should include adaptive Wi-Fi to show a more accurate location.""Improvement is needed in the user-friendliness of Juniper Mist, particularly in enhancing the interaction with AI features.""The price could be better.""The pricing should be made cheaper.""The pricing is very high in the Indian market.""Juniper Wireless AP can improve by continually improving its reporting and integration with other systems."

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"The strength of the signal from the access points could be improved.""When I started to upgrade, the controller for Unbuntu was really struggling to start up, however, that has since been solved.""The solution needs to improve robustness, security, and stability.""The product needs to improve the user interface in the migration from old to new versions.""The solution could improve by having a cloud version. A cloud version is the easiest to configure anywhere in the world.""During the configuration, we cannot get information on the network level from the regular interface.""The downside is the interface changes, where they are constantly doing firmware updates.""The room for improvement is in the controller levels."

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"The price of this solution needs to reviewed, as it is currently high enough to deter customers from trying it.""If a client device had issues with authentication due to out of date browser or similar difficulties, it would be nice to have the ability to migrate the client onto the portal via one click.""The solution can be scaled but it has limitations from my experience.""I don't think they're available at the best price.""Inability to import a user with one click.""One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay maybe 1000 SEK per year, per access point."
  • "Juniper Wireless AP's price is a little more expensive than other solutions, but you get what you pay for."
  • "The pricing is something Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series) can work on. The pricing is very high compared to the competition."
  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate Juniper Mist's pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
  • "I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The pricing is fair."
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  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "This product is more cost-effective than some others on the market."
  • "It is a cost-effective solution."
  • "There is no licensing cost for this solution."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
  • "Ubiquiti has a good price compared to the other ones."
  • "When comparing the price of Ubiquiti WLAN to Aruba the price is reasonable."
  • "Ubiquiti WLAN is less expensive than Ruckus, but its price could be improved to make it more affordable and accessible."
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  • "Your licensing and cost, as would be required for many other solutions, being considered for eighty to two hundred and eighty different physical locations, is just about the same amount per access point."
  • "The solution is priced high compared to competitors. However, for the features that are included in the solution, the price becomes more reasonable."
  • "WatchGuard is on the upper scale for pricing."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Juniper Mist is the Virtual Network Assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
    Top Answer:Juniper Mist is very reasonable in terms of pricing, especially when compared to competitors like Cisco.
    Top Answer:Improving third-party integration is key for Juniper Mist's next release. Better control over devices from vendors like… more »
    Top Answer:Ubiquiti Wireless is extremely easy to set up and is an excellent option for small businesses, offering enterprise… more »
    Top Answer:We researched Ubiquiti and Aruba when looking for a WLAN solution. Ubiquiti offers good WLAN access both indoors and… more »
    Top Answer:Anyone can buy the product off the shelf and configure it.
    Top Answer:We like that WatchGuard works and integrates directly with the firewalls we use.
    Top Answer:One of the things is if you buy it with a certain subscription, you can't easily change the subscription level. For… more »
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    Also Known As
    Juniper Wireless Access Points (AP Series), Mist Access Points
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    Overview

    Juniper Wireless Access Points work in conjunction with Juniper Mist Cloud Services and Mist AI to deliver premier wireless access capabilities. The Juniper Mist Edge extends microservices to the campus to bring agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge.

    UniFi is a revolutionary Wi-Fi system that combines Enterprise performance, unlimited scalability, a central management controller and disruptive pricing.

    WatchGuard is a global leader in network security, secure Wi-Fi, and network intelligence products and services for SMBs and Distributed Enterprises worldwide. Our mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and SMBs. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

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    NASCAR Grand-AM, Maritime Parc, Outdoor Music Festival, One Republic Tour, British Armed Forces, Arcadia School District, Bartlett School District, Universidad del Azuay, Estelar Hotels, Intercontinental Bali, Moscow - Enforta, Miami - Sling Broadband, Manhattan - MST, Ecuador - Aire.EC
    Portsmouth Grammar School, HILOTEC
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Newspaper13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
    Educational Organization6%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company22%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer10%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise44%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise23%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise33%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,127 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Ubiquiti WLAN is ranked 5th in Wireless LAN with 39 reviews while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is ranked 24th in Wireless LAN with 6 reviews. Ubiquiti WLAN is rated 7.4, while WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ubiquiti WLAN writes "Helps to build VPNs but improvement is needed in stability ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi writes "A solution that offers excellent support and makes it easy to manage networks". Ubiquiti WLAN is most compared with Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Ruckus Wireless, Huawei Wireless and Fortinet FortiAP, whereas WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi is most compared with Aruba Instant, Ruckus Wireless, Aruba Wireless and Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN. See our Ubiquiti WLAN vs. WatchGuard Secure Wi‑Fi report.

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