Cloud Based Wireless Management
FortiAP Cloud: Manage the Lifecycle of your Standalone FortiAP Deployment
FortiAP Cloud Overview
Managing standalone access points can be a logistical challenge. Network administrators need to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their wireless network on a continual basis. FortiAP management via FortiAP Cloud centralizes the lifecycle management of standalone FortiAPs with a simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use cloud interface that is accessible from anywhere.
To find the model of FortiAP that is right for you, see our AP selector tool.
FortiAP Cloud News
FortiAP Cloud Product Details:
FortiAP Cloud offers management capabilities for standalone FortiAPs that scale from individual organizations managing a handful of APs, to large enterprises managing several thousand. FortiAP Cloud allows you to provision, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize your deployment through an easy-to-understand user interface. With zero-touch deployment options, FortiAP Cloud eliminates the need for costly onsite technical expertise. A FortiAP Cloud license key ships with each FortiAP, allowing an administrator to quickly add APs to the service.
Existing FortiGate customers interested in managing FortiAPs that are connected to FortiGates via the cloud should leverage FortiCloud.
Features and Benefits
Robust Monitoring
Health status, client counts, bandwidth trends, and more
Centralized Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot directly from the cloud interface
Zero-touch Deployment
Fast and simple deployment with no requirements for onsite tech support
Simplified Capacity Expansion
No complicated licensing mechanisms, just plug and go
Scalability from 1 to 10,000 APs
Accounts scale to suit your needs
Location Analytics included
Wireless device location analytics tools included with no additional licenses
FortiAP Cloud Models and Specifications
FortiAPs are available in a variety of models to address specific use cases and price points. Configuration and control of your wireless is done with Fortinet' FortiAP Cloud SaaS Platform.
For assistance choosing an AP, see our AP Product selector.
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 access points are managed centrally by the FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal, or by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-423E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 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 |
| FAP-320C | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports, extended temp range |
| FAP-224D | 2x2 802.11n | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-21D | 2x2 802.11n | Indoor wireless AP: Single radio, internal antenna, 1 x FE RJ45 WAN port, 1 x FE RJ45 LAN port, USB powered |
| FAP-24D | 2x2 802.11n | Indoor wireless AP: Single radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 WAN port, 4 x FE RJ45 LAN ports |
FortiAP Smart access points include UTM services onboard and can be managed centrally by the FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal, or by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-S421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal 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 FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal, the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance, 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-U321EV | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U323EV | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor 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 |
Antennas and power supplies for use with FortiAP and Fortinet Controller Access Points.
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FAN-612R | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-612N | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-500N | Point-to-Point Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-504N | Point-to-Point Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-614R | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-664N | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| ANT-6ABGN-24 | Omnidirectional Indoor antenna |
| ANT-ABGN230-W | Omnidirectional Indoor antenna |
| ANT-I3ABGN-0304-O | Omnidirectional Indoor antenna |
| ANT-O6ABGN-0606-O | Omnidirectional Outdoor antenna |
| ANT-O6ABGN-0607-PT | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| ANT-A08O-NM-2 | Omnidirectional Outdoor antenna |
| ANT-BG080-NM | Omnidirectional Outdoor antenna |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| GPI-115 | GE 802.3af power supply |
| GPI-130 | GE 802.3at power supply |
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, longer log retention, and greater FortiPresence access. The FortiAP Cloud portal can be found at www.fortiapcloud.com.
SKU |
FC-10-90AP1-173-02-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, FortiPresence cloud service, 8x5 FortiCare |
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, FortiPresence cloud service, 24x7 FortiCare |
SKU |
FC-10-90APS-173-02-DD |
Description |
1-year FortiCloud FAP-S Advanced Management License Includes: FortiGuard subscription services, Premium AP management features, 1-year log retention, FortiPresence Cloud Service, 8x5 FortiCare |
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, FortiPresence cloud service, 24x7 FortiCare |
Existing FortiGate customers interested in managing FortiAPs that are connected to FortiGates via the cloud should leverage FortiCloud.
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Total Users |
500 |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 1x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
2,000 |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
10,000 |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB HDD |
Total Users |
20,000 |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Total Users |
40,000 |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Virtual Instances:
Users |
100 |
Description |
Base FortiAuthenticator-VM with 100 user license |
Users |
+100 |
Description |
License to add 100 users to base VM |
Users |
+1000 |
Description |
License to add 1000 users to base VM |
Users |
+10000 |
Description |
License to add 10000 users to base VM |
Users |
+100000 |
Description |
License to add 100000 users to base VM |
FortiPlanner |
Free Deployment and Planning Utility (up to 10 APs) |
FC-10-FNDN1-652-02-12 |
FNDN Deploy Toolkit – includes FortiPlanner (unlimited APs) |
FC-10-FNDN2-139-02-12 |
FNDN Site Toolkit – includes up to 15 users of FortiPlanner (unlimited APs) |
FDP-SINGLE-USE |
Zero-touch bulk provisioning for all FortiAP on this order |
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FortiAP Cloud Product Demo
Product Demo for FortiAP Cloud
FortiAP Cloud allows for centralized management of FortiAPs via a hosted cloud service. This product demo lets you see just how simple it is to configure SSIDs and deploy FortiAPs using FortiAP Cloud, as well as view the built-in monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Access the demoFortiAP Cloud FAQs
Below are answers to common questions regarding FortiAP Cloud management of FortiAP:
What subscription do I need to buy to enable FortiAP Cloud?
There is no subscription required to use your FortiAP with FortiAP Cloud. If you would like to unlock enterprise configuration capabilities, the paid tier of FortiPresence, and one-year of log retention, then a FortiAP Cloud license can to be purchased which also includes technical support.
What happens if my enterprise FortiAP Cloud subscription runs out? Will I lose all wireless connectivity?
If you are currently subscribed to the paid tier of FortiAP Cloud and allow your license to lapse, your network will continue to operate. However your access to FortiPresence, logging, and configuration capabilities will be limited to the free tier of service.
How many APs can my FortiAP Cloud account manage?
There is no AP limit per FortiAP Cloud account.
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.