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Secure Wireless LAN

Secure your wireless LAN Edge with Security-driven Wi-Fi

2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
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Overview

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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Secure Wireless LAN Models and Specifications

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.   

 

Standard APs

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

 

Unified Threat Protection APs

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-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-U24JEV 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 Indoor wallplate AP: Single / Dual radio, Internal antenna, 6 x GE RJ45 ports
Access Point Accessories

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
ANT-A08O-NM-2 Omnidirectional Outdoor antenna
ANT-BG080-NM Omnidirectional Outdoor 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
FortiGate Integrated Management

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

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.

FortiAP Advanced Management License for FortiAP Series
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.

FortiPresence

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
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
Identity and Access Management

FortiAuthenticator user identity management appliances strengthen enterprise security by simplifying and centralizing the management and storage of user identity information.

Всего пользователей
500
Description
4x GE RJ45 ports, 1x 1 TB HDD
Всего пользователей
2,000
Description
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1 TB HDD
Всего пользователей
10,000
Description
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB HDD
Всего пользователей
20,000
Description
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive
Всего пользователей
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
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-FNDN1-652-02-12
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)
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

Our Customers Emphasize the Value of Secure Wireless LAN in Gartner Peer Insights Reviews

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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Secure Wireless LAN Use Cases

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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.

Features and Benefits

Security Fabric Integration

Integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric provides Security-driven Networking out to the edge of the network.

Automated response to compromised devices

Remove human reaction time from the equation to improve network security at the access layer.

Zero-touch deployment

Fast and simple deployment with no requirement for onsite tech support.

Simplified deployment and capacity expansion

No licenses to manage, just plug and go.

Scalability from 1 to 10,000 APs

a range of platforms for any sized deployment.

Wireless Presence Analytics

Presence analytics capabilities included.

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