Secure your wireless LAN Edge with Security-driven Wi-Fi
2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
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.
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FortiAPs are available in a variety of models, from 2x2 to 4x4, internal or external antenna, to address specific use cases and price points. Configuration and control of your wireless can be done with Fortinet’s FortiGate Network Security Platform or FortiLAN Cloud. (Note: If you are interested in managing your FortiGates with attached FortiAPs via the cloud, you can learn more about FortiGate Cloud here)
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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. Access Points are covered by a Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, the terms of this Warranty can be found in the Fortinet EULA here.
Specific information by product line can be found by selecting each category.
FortiAP access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance or the FortiLAN Cloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-831F | 8x8 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri-radio, internal antenna, 1 x 5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-431F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-433F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-432F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-231F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-234F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-23JF | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wallplate AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 4 x GE RJ45 ports |
| 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-C24JE | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wallplate AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports |
FortiAP Unified Threat Protection (UTP) access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance or the FortiLAN Cloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-U431F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U433F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5 GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U432F | 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, External antenna, 1 x 2.5GE & 1 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U231F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-U234F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Outdoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal 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-U24JEV | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wallplate AP: Single / Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports |
Antennas, power supplies, and brackets for use with FortiAPs.
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FANT-04ABGN-2504-O-R | Omni, 2.5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 4 dBi (5GHz), 4 RPSMA connectors, indoor small form factor antenna |
| FANT-04ABGN-0606-O-R | Omni, 6 dBi, 4 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-04ABGN-0606-O-N | Omni, 6 dBi, 4 N-Type connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-06ABGN-0606-O-R | Omni, 6 dBi, 6 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-06ABGN-2504-O-R | Omni, 2.5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 4 dBi (5GHz), 6 RPSMA connectors, Indoor antenna |
| FANT-04ABGN-0606-P-R | Patch, 6 dBi, 4 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-04ABGN-1414-P-N | Patch, 14 dBi, 4 N-Type connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-04ABGN-8065-P-N | Patch, 8 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6.5 dBi (5GHz), 4 N-Type connectors, Indoor/Outdoor antenna |
| FANT-02ACAX-0505-D-N | Directional, 5dBi, 2 N-Style connectors, Indoor/Outdoor |
| FANT-02ACAX-0505-D-R | Directional, 5dBi, 2 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor |
| FANT-04ACAX-0505-D-R | Directional, 5dBi, 4 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor |
| FANT-04ACAX-0606-D-R | Directional, 6dBi, 4 RPSMA connectors, Indoor/Outdoor |
| FANT-08ABGN-1213-D-R | Directional, 12 dBi (2.4GHz) / 13 dBi (5GHz), 8 RPSMA connectors, Indoor antenna |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| GPI-115 | GigE 802.3af power supply |
| GPI-130 | GigE 802.3at power supply |
| SP-FAP200-PA-XX | 12V 2.5A, 30 Watt DC power supply for use with FAP-221E, FAP-223E, FAP-231F, FAP-U221EV, FAPU223EV, FAP-U321EV, and FAP-U323EV |
| SP-FAP250-PA-10 | 12V, 4A, 48 Watt DC power supply with extended temperature range for use with FAP-231F and FAP-U231F |
| SP-FAP400-PA-XX | 12V, 3A, 36 Watt DC power supply for use with FAP-431F, FAP-433F, FAP-U421EV, and FAP-U423EV |
| SP-FAP43F-PA-XX-5 | 12V, 2.5A, 30 Watt DC power supply (Pack of 5) for use with FAP-U431F and FAP-U433F |
| SP-FAP23J-PA-10 | 48V, 1.04A, 50 Watt DC power supply (Pack of 10) for use with FAP-23JF |
| SP-FAPU24-PA | 54V, 1.2A, 65 Watt DC power supply (Pack of 5) for use with FAP-U24JEV |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FAP-400-MNT-10 | Complete wall and T-rail Mount Kit (Pack of 10) compatible with FAP-431F, FAP-433F, FAP-U221EV, FAP-U223EV, FAPU321EV, FAP-U323EV, FAP-U421EV and FAP-U423EV |
| FAP-400-SMNT-20 | Mounting brackets for standard wall or ceiling mount (Pack of 20) compatible with FAP-431F, FAP-433F, FAP-U421EV, FAP-U423EV, FAPU221EV, FAP-U223EV, FAP-U321EV and FAP-U323EV |
| FAP-400-RMNT-20 | Mounting brackets for recessed T-rail (Pack of 20) compatible with FAP-431F, FAP-433F, FAP-U421EV, FAP-U423EV, FAPU221EV, FAP-U223EV, FAP-U321EV and FAP-U323EV |
| FAP-221E-MNT-50 | Complete wall and T-rail Mount Kit (Pack of 50) compatible with FAP-221E and FAP-223E |
| FAP-MNT-WJ-20 | Desk Top stand for Wall Jack style AP's. Converts wall mounting hardware included with unit to desktop mounting (Pack of 20) compatible with FAP-23JF, FAP-U24JEV and FAP-C24JE |
| FAP-OBRKT-MNT-5 | Wall or Mast mounting solution for outdoor Access Points (Pack of 5) compatible with FAP-234F, FAP-432F, FAP-U234F & FAP-U432F |
| FAP-ENC-43X | Under-seat enclosure for stadiums and arenas compatible with FAP-431F, FAP-U431F, FAP-231F, FAP-U231F, FAP-231E, FAP-221E, FAP-U221E, FAP-231E and FAP-U321E |
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.
Leverage Artificial Intelligence with Machine Learning to simplify management of your FortiAP deployment by using FortiAIOps. More about FortiAIOps can be found on its webpage here
If you are interested in managing your FortiGates with attached FortiAPs via the cloud, please see the FortiCloud page here.
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-100D | 2000 | 500 | 4 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FWM-1000D | 15000 | 5000 | 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 | 20000 | 10000 |
Licenses:
| Model | Additional APs Licensed |
|---|---|
| FWM-NM-50-A | 50 |
| FWM-NM-250-A | 250 |
| FWM-NM-2500-A | 2500 |
FortiLAN Cloud management allows for centralized hosted cloud control of standalone FortiAP & FortiSwitch devices. No subscription is required for basic FortiAP management of a small number of APs. Subscriptions enable the full management feature suite, troubleshooting tools, longer log retention, and no maximum number of APs. The FortiLAN Cloud portal can be found at forticloud.com.
SKU |
FC-10-90AP1-639-02-DD |
Description |
1-year FortiLAN Cloud FAP (FAP/FAP-U/FAP-C) Advanced Management License Includes: Premium FAP management features (where applicable for model), 1-year log retention, 24x7 FortiCare |
Existing FortiGate customers interested in managing FortiAPs that are connected to FortiGates via the cloud should leverage FortiGate Cloud.
Presence analytics with captive portal integration is available via our FortiPresence product line. FortiPresence is available either as a hosted cloud subscription service (which includes a free tier, Login available here.) Or as a dual VM environment for private installation.
FC-10-FPCLD-169-02-DD |
includes advanced features and 1 year rolling Data Retention per AP License |
FortiPresence-VM |
LIC-FPA-VM |
Single AP FortiPresence VM License |
LIC-FPA-AP |
50 AP FortiPresence VM License |
LIC-FPA-AP-50 |
250 AP FortiPresence VM License |
LIC-FPA-AP-250 |
500 AP FortiPresence VM License |
LIC-FPA-AP-500 |
1000 AP FortiPresence VM License |
LIC-FPA-AP-1000 |
Fortinet Identity and Access Management products offer a robust response to the challenges today's businesses face in the verification of user and device identity.
FortiAuthenticator provides centralized authentication services for the Fortinet Security Fabric including single sign on services, certificate management, and guest management.
Total Users |
1,500, expandable to 3,500 using HW upgrade SKU |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
8,000, expandable to 18,000 using HW upgrade SKU |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB HDD |
Total Users |
40,000, expandable to 240,000 using HW upgrade SKU |
Description |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 10GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
User Upgrade |
100 |
Description |
FortiAuthenticator 300F, 800F, 3000E or 3000F |
User Upgrade |
1,000 |
Description |
FortiAuthenticator 300F, 800F, 3000E or 3000F |
User Upgrade |
10,000 |
Description |
FortiAuthenticator 300F, 800F, 3000E or 3000F |
User Upgrade |
100,000 |
Description |
FortiAuthenticator 3000F |
Please see the product page for more information on these and many more Product features.
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 |
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 |
Wireless networks have become ubiquitous, and as the technology has matured, selecting a solution is rarely about the AP hardware itself, but the overall manageability, simplicity, and features that the overall solution can offer.
Organizations are increasingly selecting Fortinet's wireless offering because our ease of use and unbeatable TCO. Without the burdensome licensing processes and costs found in most vendors, and with a focus on simple streamlined user experiences, Fortinet customers get the best of both worlds, while still deploying rock solid reliable wireless access throughout their location.
To see what recent customers have to say about Fortinet wireless, check out our reviews on Gartner Peer Insights. Here are just a handful of recent headline comments.
★★★★★
"Great AP Structure For a Warehouse Environment"
System Integrator, Miscelleaneous, $500M – 1B company
"We bought FortiAP to replace our aging Motorola solution and installing and getting the access points setup was a breeze. The GUI interface was awesome and easy to use."
★★★★★
"Convergence Of Security With The Network Infra"
IT Director, Services, $50M – 250M company
"The option of Fortigate managing the Switches and APs sets Fortinet apart from the competition. The solution has been easy to set up and deploy."
★★★★★
"Nice And Great Experience"
Network Engineer, Services, $50M – 250M company
"We had a very efficient experience and great help for some issues we faced during the deployement. We can adapt our network anytime now."
★★★★★
"Single Product For All / Converged Solution"
Infrastructure and Operations, Construction, $50M – 250M company
"It been quite easy and user friendly to use FortiAP. very convinient to troubleshoot and the support of the FortiAP team."
★★★★★
"Implementation Was Very Easy"
Sr. System Engineer, Retail, $500M – 1B company
"Forti Devices are very easy to deploy, not much effort required. Compare to other brand. I will continue using FortiAP."
Gartner Peer Insights reviews constitute the subjective opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and do not represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates.
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Security Fabric Integration
Automated response to compromised devices
Zero-touch deployment
Simplified deployment and capacity expansion
Scalability from 1 to 10,000 APs
Wireless Presence Analytics
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