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Cloud Based Wireless Management
Gartner 2020 Magic Quadrant for the Wired and Wireless LAN Access InfrastructureFortiAP 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.
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FortiAP Cloud News
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2020年7月30日Fortinet Presents at Mobility Field Day 5Fortinet presented our wireless portfolio, including demonstrations of the latest FortiGate management features, strategic roadmap plans, and FortiWLM.
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2020年2月25日Fortinet FortiPresence solution included in Gartner Market Guide for Indoor Location Application PlatformsFortinet is proud to announce that our presence analytics solution FortiPresence has been included in the Gartner Market Guide for Indoor Location Application Platforms
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2020年2月3日Fortinet Named a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure SolutionsFortinet is proud to announce that we have again been named a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure Solutions
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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 FortiGate Cloud.
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
Analytics included
Wireless Analytics tools and statistical drilldowns available to get additional details and dig into issues seen.
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.
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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.
Standard APs
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-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-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 |
Smart APs
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 |
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| 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 |
Universal APs
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 |
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| 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-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 |
Access Point Accessories
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 |
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| 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 and longer log retention. The FortiAP Cloud portal can be found at www.fortiapcloud.com.
SKU |
FC-10-90AP1-639-02-DD |
說明 |
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 |
說明 |
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.
FortiPresence
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 |
Identity and Access Management
FortiAuthenticator user identity management appliances strengthen enterprise security by simplifying and centralizing the management and storage of user identity information.
Total Users |
500 |
說明 |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 1x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
2,000 |
說明 |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1 TB HDD |
Total Users |
10,000 |
說明 |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB HDD |
Total Users |
20,000 |
說明 |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Total Users |
40,000 |
說明 |
4x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, 2x 2 TB SAS Drive |
Virtual Instances:
使用者 |
100 |
說明 |
Base FortiAuthenticator-VM with 100 user license |
使用者 |
+100 |
說明 |
License to add 100 users to base VM |
使用者 |
+1000 |
說明 |
License to add 1000 users to base VM |
使用者 |
+10000 |
說明 |
License to add 10000 users to base VM |
使用者 |
+100000 |
說明 |
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 |
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立即觀看Our Customers Emphasize the Value of FortiAP Cloud Based Wireless Management 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.
“Very Reliable, Easy To Use And Very Very Reliable, It Just Works”
Network Engineer, Services Industry
"Using in schools, small businesses large businesses and no issues, The deployment piece is amazing, IT should be renamed FortiGOLD Excellent coverage - we use the smaller models - FP221e and 223, but I have never had an issue with coverage for my users. Easy to install - configuration and deploy is super simply - our network isn't super complex, FortiCloud allows me to monitor my AP network easily and quickly - gives me alerts, updates and status on a single pane of glass Having the single pane of glass, by using the Fortinet Security Fabric, allows us to tighten security, and more easily and quickly create additional VLANs to help protect data"
Information Technology Manager, Services Industry
"Overall it has worked out well. We can manage the devices from the cloud which makes it nice if we are away from office and need to make a change."
Network Analyst, Transportation Industry
"Easy setup, efficient support, license corporative, and ease of use are some of the advantages of this software."
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.
FortiAP 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 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.