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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LAN Edge equipment from Fortinet converges networking and security into a secure, simple to manage architecture with a single focal point for management and configuration. By leveraging Security-driven networking Fortinet allows you to secure the LAN Edge without the need for costly and complex licensing schemes.
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Discover the advancements in Fortinet Wireless Management both on the FortiGate itself and with our FortiWLM Wireless Management Platform in FortiOS 6.4. Simplifying and adding depth functionalities whilst allowing true visibility and wireless tools at your fingertips is just part of what FortiOS 6.4 delivers for Fortinet Wireless.
Watch NowThe challenges associated with enterprise Wi-Fi continue to grow. With IoT, BYOD, and a highly mobile workforce, it’s critical for IT organizations to manage their access points and remain resilient against evolving security threats, whether at the corporate office, or at remote sites. Fortinet offers secure Wireless LAN within a flexible architecture that can be used across SD-Branch deployments, or within a single large site.
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
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 FortiAP Cloud. (Note: If you are looking for our Dedicated Controller based solution, it can be found here. If you are interested in managing your FortiGates with attached FortiAPs via the cloud, 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.
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 FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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-231F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports |
| 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-321E | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-231E | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Tri-radio, Internal 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 |
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 | 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-U231F | 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Indoor wireless AP: Tri radio, Internal antenna, 2 X GE RJ45 ports |
| 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.
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| FAN-612R | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-612N | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-614R | Sector/Patch Outdoor antenna |
| FAN-664R | Sector/Patch Outdoor 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 |
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.
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-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 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.
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, 24x7 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, 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, free tier available. Login here.
FC-10-FPCLD-169-02-DD |
includes advanced features and 1 year rolling Data Retention per AP License |
FortiAuthenticator user identity management appliances strengthen enterprise security by simplifying and centralizing the management and storage of user identity information.
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 |
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 |
Securing the wireless at new branches can be expensive, difficult, and time consuming to deploy. The same simplicity, manageability, and security offered in our Secure SD-WAN solution leveraging the FortiGate NGFW can be carried over into wired and wireless access management to create a Secure SD-Branch. FortiAPs, integrate directly into the FortiOS security infrastructure via our FortiLink protocol. Learn more here.
Local-area networks (LANs) in campus settings are dynamic and complex, making them challenging to secure and manage. By leveraging the FortiGate Next Generation Firewall as a LAN controller, IT can simplify their work load by consolidating functions into a single management interface that converges both networking and security. Learn more here.
Extending corporate network access to remote workers can put a heavy burden on IT who must manage many remote sites that they have no control over. By deploying FortiAPs as remote APs, the same secure network that employees are used to in the office can be extended to their home. Learn more here.
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.
★★★★★
"Easy Installation and Configuration"
Infrastructure and Operations, Healthcare, $50M – 250M company
"We have an approximate of more than 30 FortiAP in the company, performing different functions in the WLAN, from employees SSID, Visitors, Administrative Area. This device provides an excellent coverage area, good connection and excellent communication speed."
★★★★★
"FortiAP For Secure Wifi"
CxO in the Financial Industry, $50M – 250M company
"Since we have implemented fortiAP as our wifi solution, we have reached goals that we have been planning for a years. We have a secure wifi connection both for corporate network and for the guests. The coverage is great and management of users is superb. For example if somebody tries to download something big and slows the whole network we can track him down in a seconds."
★★★★★
"Secure Wifi For Your Organization"
Infrastructure and Operations, Finance, $50M – 250M company
"If you need to implement SECURE WiFi network, I believe this is one of the best solutions in the market today. It was easy to implement, and already out of the box it came with a pretty good security standard. So we also got not only secure corporate WiFi network but also totally separated guest network which is great from a security point of view."
★★★★★
"Easy To Implement Wireless Management Tool With Lot Of Security In Mind"
Consultant, Finance, $50M – 250M company
"Great wireless access management and security solution that we have deployed and configured in a matter of days. Guest network, corporate network, with all the needed security features that works stable for months since deployed."
★★★★★
"Very Ease To Setup And Great Management Integration With Fortigates"
CIO, Communications, $50M – 250M company
"The possibility to deploy the FortiAP together with other family products was a great experience to us thinking about support, management and security."
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.
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.
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.