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Fortinet Wireless Access Points – FortiAP

Fortinet Wireless Access Points – FortiAP

Secure Wireless LAN

Secure your wireless LAN Edge with Security-driven Wi-Fi

The most common form of access at the LAN Edge for users these days is Wi-Fi. Wireless Access Points can be added to any network to provide Wi-Fi access to employees and guests alike. The challenges of adding wireless to a deployment go far beyond the physical installation of the hardware.

Network IT demands more capability and reliable security from fewer components to save on cost and simplify the environment. Fortinet’s Wireless LAN equipment leverages Security-driven Networking to provide secure wireless access for the enterprise LAN edge.

Perfect for deployments from the campus to the SD-Branch, FortiAPs are Fortinet Security Fabric enabled, providing the broad visibility, automated protection, and integrated threat intelligence required to protect the valuable assets and data of organizations worldwide.

Large campuses, distributed enterprises, and small businesses all have diverse WLAN architecture needs. That’s why Fortinet provides a full suite of WLAN Access Points as part of our Wireless Infrastructure solution designed to address the unique requirements of every organization.

Specific information by product line can be found by selecting each category.

FortiAP  Standard APs

FortiAP access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance or the FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal.

 

Model RF Technology Description
FAP-831F 8×8 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP: Tri-radio, internal antenna, 1 x 5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-431F 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-433F 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-432F 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-231F 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports
FAP-234F 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-23JF 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wallplate AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 4 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-221E 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port
FAP-223E 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port
FAP-C24JE 2×2 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wallplate AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports

Universal APs

FortiAP Universal access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance, the FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal, or by the FortiWLC dedicated Wireless LAN Controller platform.

Model RF Technology Description
FAP-U431F 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP:  Tri radio, Internal antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U433F 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP:  Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U231F 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U421EV 4×4 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U423EV 4×4 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U422EV 4×4 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U321EV 3×3 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U323EV 3×3 802.11ac Wave 2 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports
FAP-U221EV 2×2 802.11ac Wave 1 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port
FAP-U223EV 2×2 802.11ac Wave 1 Indoor wireless AP:  Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port
FAP-U24JEV 2×2 802.11ac Wave 1 Indoor wallplate AP: Single / Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports

FortiGate Integrated Management

The FortiGate Wireless Controller is built into all FortiGate models.  For more information on the various FortiGate models, including manageable AP capacity per model

If you are interested in managing your FortiGates with attached FortiAPs via the cloud

The FortiWLM series offers RF management of FortiGate wireless controllers and access points along with an extensive set of troubleshooting and reporting tools.  It is available in both physical and virtual form factors.  All platforms include 50 licensed APs, expansion to manage greater than 50 APs requires the purchase of FortiWLM licenses.

Appliances:

Model Max Number of Managed APs Max Number of Managed FortiGates Interfaces
FWM-1000D 15000 600 4 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x GE SFP ports

Virtual Instances:

Model Max Number of Managed APs Max Number of Managed FortiGates
FWM-VM 15000 600

Licenses:

Model Additional APs Licensed
FWM-NM-50-A 50
FWM-NM-250-A 250
FWM-NM-2500-A 2500

FortiAP Cloud Management

FortiAP Cloud management allows for centralized hosted cloud control of standalone FortiAP devices. No subscription is required for basic FortiAP Cloud management capabilities. Subscriptions are available to access advanced configuration and longer log retention. The FortiAP Cloud portal can be found at www.fortiapcloud.com.

FortiAP Advanced Management License for FortiAP Series
SKU
FC-10-90AP1-639-02-DD
Description
1-year FortiCloud FAP (FAP/FAP-U/FAP-C) Advanced Management License Includes: Premium FAP management features (where applicable for model), 1-year log retention, 24×7 FortiCare
FortiAP Advanced Management License for FAP-S Series
SKU
FC-10-90APS-639-02-DD
Description
1-year FortiCloud FAP-S Advanced Management License Includes: FortiGuard subscription services, Premium AP management features, 1-year log retention, 24×7 FortiCare

Existing FortiGate customers interested in managing FortiAPs that are connected to FortiGates via the cloud should leverage FortiGate Cloud.