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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 is a modular wireless controller with optional 100 Gigabit Ethernet (G) modular uplinks boasting seamless software updates for large enterprises and campuses, and security with ETA and SD-Access.N/A

    FortiAP

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/AFortinet’s wireless LAN equipment, including FortiAP access points, leverage Secure Networking to provide secure wireless access for the enterprise LAN edge.

    $220

    one-time fee approx

    Pricing
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersFortiAP
    Editions & Modules
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    Fortinet FortiAP 221E
    $220.00
    one-time fee approx
    Fortinet FortiAP 223E
    $240.00
    one-time fee approx
    Fortinet FortiAP 231F
    $390.00
    one-time fee approx
    Fortinet FortiAP 23JF
    $410.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 233G
    $490.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 231K
    $490.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP U431F
    $630.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 431F
    $660.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 433F
    $730.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 241K
    $800.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 234F
    $980.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 831F
    $1,030.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 431G
    $1,050.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 433G
    $1,180.00
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    Fortinet FortiAP 234G
    $1,200.00
    one-time fee approx
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersFortiAP
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersFortiAP
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    The only downside of the Cisco Catalyst 9800-80 Wireless Controller is that it is pricey. Otherwise is the best regarding capabilities and ease of configuration.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    Fortinet Wireless LAN offers better control of wireless networks and access points. However, it is not the cheapest option.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers
    The new software, features, and improved GUI come up to par with its competition.
    Incentivized
    Fortinet
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless ControllersFortiAP
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (88 ratings)
    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
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    Availability
    9.1
    (87 ratings)
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    Performance
    7.1
    (88 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)