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Secure WLAN

End-to-End Wireless LAN Security

The Fortinet Secure WLAN is a comprehensive, flexible End-to-End Wireless LAN Security Solution that incorporates wireless and wired access, security, authentication, switching and management to help you adjust to the new demands for speed and security being put on your local area network as a result of the growth of smartphones and tablets.


Flexible Deployment Options

You have the flexibility to choose between thick and thin access points (APs), all managed by the integrated Wireless Controllers in FortiGate platform that deliver comprehensive, proven threat management and policy enforcement. Fortinet's unique approach allows you to integrate security for your wired and wireless networks quickly and easily. You can manage all policies from a 'single pane of glass' management console, improving protection while simplifying your network. Our wireless security solution consists of three components:

FortiAP

FortiAP Access Points are affordable 802.11n-capable Thin APs that provide integrated security and WiFi client access on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrums. The FortiAP series utilizes industry-leading wireless chip technology that enables the FortiAP to reach wireless association rates as high as 300 Mbps per radio and allows the coverage to extend twice as far as legacy 802.11a/b/g. Learn More

FortiWiFi (Thick AP)

FortiWiFi security appliances integrate Thick AP capabilities with the FortiGate comprehensive enterprise-class protection for smaller locations at an affordable price. Each FortiWiFi model is capable of broadcasting up to seven SSIDs or Virtual Access Points (VAPs) enabling multi-tenant environments in a single device. Learn More

FortiGate Platforms (Wireless Controller)

Fortinet consolidated security platforms deliver fully integrated security technologies in a single device, delivering increased performance, improved protection, and reduced costs. They act as a wireless controller while providing firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering and many other security and network technologies. There are FortiGate platforms for every size network, from small offices to global carriers and service providers.



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FortiPlanner Planning Utility

Download the FortiPlanner tool to assess and plan your secure Wi-Fi deployment designed specifically for your network.

Security virtualization rapidly became the answer to our needs and only Fortinet could offer to virtualize all the essential security functions on a single platform that would scale to thousands of users. On top of the strong performance and flexibility of Fortinet's appliances, we were impressed with Fortinet's management and reporting tools, which will allow us to provide a unique Web interface to our customers so that they have easy control and visibility over their security service.

Hendrik Van De Velde
Vice President, Product and Solution Management
Belgacom