Introduction to Fortinet Secure Wireless Access
Introduction to Fortinet Secure Wireless Access
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Protection where your networks are most vulnerable - The Edge
Secure Wi-Fi Overview
SMBs often have diverse WLAN requirements that set them apart from large campuses or distributed enterprises. Fortinet understands this and provides a full suite of secure WLAN products designed to cover the unique requirements of different organizations. For assistance choosing an AP, our AP Product selector can be found here.
Configuration and control of your wireless environment can be done directly with a FortiGate or via our dedicated Wireless LAN controllers. Fortinet also offers FortiManager and FortiCloud as management solutions for the entire Fortinet security fabric.
All Fortinet’s wireless solutions integrate with our location analytics platform: FortiPresence. This enables real-time locationing and device tracking.
Secure Wi-Fi News
5/11/18: Fortinet releases FortiWLM 8.4 Read more here.
5/3/2018: Fortinet introduces new free version of FortiPresence Lite. Learn more.
4/11/2018: FortiAP 6.0 software released.
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Wi-Fi Security Product Details
The challenges SMBs face with deploying Wi-Fi securely continue to grow. With Guest devices and now IoT devices being brought into their networks, it’s critical for organizations to manage their access while also dealing with evolving security threats. Fortinet offers a variety of wireless solutions, from management integrated into a FortiGate to dedicated WLAN controllers to ensure every user has the right solution for their network needs.
Features and Benefits
Security Fabric Integration
Integration with FortiGate firewalls extends your security fabric out to the edge of the network
Superior density, scalability and mobility
Handle even the most complex RF environments
Zero-touch deployment
Fast and simple deployment with no requirements for onsite tech support
Simplified deployment and capacity expansion
No licenses to buy, save time and TCO
Scalability from 1 to 10,000 APs
Scales to grow with you
Free location and analytics
Wireless device locationing tools included with no additional licenses required
Secure Wi-Fi Models and Specifications
Fortinet offers three options for managing a wireless environment. We have a wireless controller integrated into our FortiGate, dedicated WLAN controllers, and hosted cloud management. For assistance choosing an AP, our AP Product selector can be found here.
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FortiGate Integrated Controller
The FortiGate Wireless Controller is built into all FortiGate models. For more information on the various FortiGate models, including manageable AP capacity per model, please see the FortiGate webpage here.
FortiAP access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or can be managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-423E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-221E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-223E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-222E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-224E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port, 1x SFP port |
| FAP-C24JE | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wallplate AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports |
FortiAP Smart access points include UTM services onboard and can be managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or can be managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-S421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S423E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S422E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S221E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S223E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
FortiAP Universal access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance, through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal, or by the FortiWLC dedicated Wireless LAN Controller platform.
| Model | RF Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-U421EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U423EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U422EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U221EV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-U223EV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-U24JEV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wallplate AP: Single / Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports |
For a complete list of all supported Access Points, Access Point accessories, and further information on the FortiGate integrated controller solution, please see the Product Page.
Dedicated Controller
Some wireless deployments require high mobility in a challenging RF environment and the Fortinet Wireless Controller can provide reliable Wi-Fi in complicated environments such as these. Dedicated controllers deliver seamless mobility, quick deployment, and easy capacity expansion with radio frequency virtualization.
The FortiWLC and FortiWLM platforms deliver seamless mobility and superior reliability with optimized client distribution and channel utilization. Both single- and multi-channel deployment options are supported, maximizing efficiency to make the most of available wireless spectrum.
# of Managed APs |
50 |
Interfaces |
4x GE RJ45 ports |
# of Managed APs |
200 |
Interfaces |
4x GE RJ45 ports |
# of Managed APs |
500 |
Interfaces |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 4x GE SFP ports, 2x10 GE SFP+ ports |
# of Managed APs |
1000 |
Interfaces |
4 x 10 GE SFP+ ports |
# of Managed APs |
3000 |
Interfaces |
8 x 10 GE SFP+ ports |
Virtual Instances:
# of Managed APs |
50 |
# of Managed APs |
200 |
# of Managed APs |
500 |
# of Managed APs |
1000 |
# of Managed APs |
3000 |
Appliances:
Additional APs Licensed |
50 |
Additional APs LIcensed |
250 |
Additional APs Licensed |
2500 |
FortiAP Universal access points are managed centrally by the FortiWLC dedicated Wireless LAN Controller platform, through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal, or by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance.
| Model | RF Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-U421EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U423EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U422EV | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U221EV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-U223EV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-U24JEV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wallplate AP: Single / Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports |
Fortinet AP access points are managed centrally by the FortiWLC dedicated Wireless LAN Controller platform.
| Model | RF Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AP822i |
2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| AP822e | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| OAP832e | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 1 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
For a complete list of all supported Access Points, Access Point accessories, virtual options for controller and management, and further information on our Dedicated Controller product line, please see the Product Page.
FortiPresence
FortiPresence Pro |
Location analytics with a year of storage and engagement tools |
FortiPresence Lite |
Free location analytics service with up to 7 days of data storage |
Identity and Access Management
FortiAuthenticator user identity management appliances simplify and centralize the management and storage of user identity information while aiding in BYOD and Guest onboarding.
Total Users |
500 |
Descrição |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 1x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
2,000 |
Descrição |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
10,000 |
Descrição |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB HDD |
Total Users |
20,000 |
Descrição |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Total Users |
40,000 |
Descrição |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Virtual Instances:
Usuários |
100 |
Descrição |
Base FortiAuthenticator-VM with 100 user license |
Usuários |
+100 |
Descrição |
License to add 100 users to base VM |
Usuários |
+1000 |
Descrição |
License to add 1000 users to base VM |
Usuários |
+10000 |
Descrição |
License to add 10000 users to base VM |
Usuários |
+100000 |
Descrição |
License to add 100000 users to base VM |
FortiPlanner
Simplify WLAN planning and deployment with FortiPlanner, Fortinet’s graphical Wireless LAN planning and post-deployment site survey tool. FortiPlanner uses signal propagation ray-tracing algorithms to generate accurate predictive plans. After deployment, verify your installation with a real-time coverage heat map generate from collected survey data.
FortiPlanner |
Free Deployment and Planning Utility (up to 10 APs) |
FC-10-FNDN1-139-02-12 |
FNDN Personal Toolkit – includes FortiPlanner (unlimited APs) |
FC-10-FNDN2-139-02-12 |
FNDN Site Toolkit – includes up to 15 users of FortiPlanner (unlimited APs) |
FortiDeploy
FortiDeploy allows for zero-touch bulk provisioning of FortiAPs to a specific FortiGate, FortiManager, or FortiCloud.
FDP-SINGLE-USE |
Zero-touch bulk provisioning for all FortiAP on this order |
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Product Demo
FortiWLC Product Demo Request form
FortiWLC controllers support high-density clients and high performance while addressing mission-critical enterprise demands for wireless connectivity. In this demo, see our Multi-Channel and Single-Channel architecture deliver data, voice, video, and seamless roaming capabilities. Check out how the setup wizard helps with configuration using a series of workflows.
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Fortinet FortiWLM Product Demo
FortiWLM provides centralized configuration and management of wireless networks. It includes Network Manager, Spectrum Manager, Service assurance Manager, and Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS). In this demo, see how the ability to provision, test, troubleshoot, and optimize wireless networks helps reduce IT overhead and cost without compromising overall quality of service.
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FortiAP Demo
FortiAPs are a range of secure WLAN Access Points designed for indoor, outdoor, and remote use, all managed and secured directly from the familiar FortiGate web interface. This product demo lets you see just how simple it is to configure SSIDs and AP Profiles, as well as view the built-in monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Access the demoDedicated WLAN Controller Wireless Access FAQs
Below are answers to common questions regarding FortiGate Integrated Secure Wireless Access and related services:
What license do I need to buy to enable the wireless controller on my FortiGate?
There are no additional licenses that need to be purchased to enable or use the Wireless Controller function on a FortiGate.
How many APs can my FortiGate manage?
Please refer to the FortiGate datasheet for your specific model for information on maximum AP capacity.
What license do I need to buy to enable my FortiWLC to adopt my access point?
There are no additional licenses that need to be purchased to enable or adopt an access point to a FortiWLC.
How many APs can my FortiWLM manage?
Please refer to the FortiWLM datasheet for your specific model for information on maximum AP capacity.
How many APs will I need for my building?
AP density will vary depending on the number of users and what applications need to be supported. Fortinet offers planning software: FortiPlanner to aid in determining the proper number and placement of APs.
What is the maximum amount of data that FortiPresence will keep?
FortiPresence Lite will save data for up to 7 days across up to 5 sites. FortiPresence PRO will save data for up to a year across any number of sites.
How many APs will I need for my building?
AP density will vary depending on the number of users and what applications need to be supported. Fortinet offers planning software: FortiPlanner to aid in determining the proper number and placement of APs.
Do I need to add a FortiDeploy line item to every order?
FortiDeploy only needs to be added to orders where you desire all items within the order to be addable to FortiCloud under a single FortiCloud activation number.
Do I need to add a FortiDeploy line item for every device on my PO?
No, only a single FortiDeploy line item is necessary per PO.
Can I still provision devices from the cloud without FortiDeploy?
Yes, FortiAPs can still be adopted and/or deployed individually from the cloud regardless of the use of FortiDeploy’s bulk provisioning offering.