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FortiGate Integrated Wireless Management Overview
Customers demand more capability from fewer components to save on cost and complexity. Fortinet’s security appliance, FortiGate, is supplied with a Wireless LAN and Switch controller built in to provide secure Wi-Fi at no extra cost. The Integrated solution is Security-Fabric enabled, providing the broad visibility, automated protection, and integrated threat intelligence required to protect the valuable assets and data of organizations worldwide all within a single pane of glass.
FortiGate Integrated Wireless Management News
Fortinet releases new FortiPresence Lite, free wireless location analytics tool
5/1/2018: Read the Blog
FortiAP 6.0 software released
4/11/2018: See release notes.
FortiGate Integrated Wireless Management Product Details
The challenges associated with enterprise class Wi-Fi continue to grow. With BYOD, a highly mobile workforce, and now IoT devices being brought into the enterprise space, it’s critical for IT organizations to manage their access points while also dealing with evolving security threats. Fortinet offers an integrated secure Wireless LAN Controller within FortiOS, a purpose-built network security operating system, which forms the foundation of the FortiGate Network Security Platform.
Features and Benefits
Security Fabric Integration
Integration with FortiGate firewalls extends your security fabric 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 device locationing tools included with no additional licenses
Wireless device locating tools included with no additional licenses.
FortiGate Integrated Wireless Management 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’s FortiGate Network Security Platform.
For assistance choosing an AP, our AP Product selector can be found 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.
Standard APs
FortiAP access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or can be managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-423E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 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-222C | 3x3 802.11ac Wave 1 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-221C | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-223C | 2x2 802.11ac Wave 1 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-224D | 2x2 802.11n | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 port |
| FAP-28C | 2x2 802.11n | Indoor wireless AP: Single radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 WAN ports, 8 x GE RJ45 LAN ports |
| FAP-25D | 2x2 802.11n | Indoor wireless AP: Single radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 WAN port, 4 x FE RJ45 LAN ports |
| 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 |
| FAP-14C | 1x1 802.11n | Indoor wireless AP: Single radio, Internal antenna, 1 x GE RJ45 WAN port, 4 x FE RJ45 LAN ports |
Smart APs
FortiAP Smart access points include UTM services onboard and can be managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or can be managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal.
| Model | RF Technology |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| FAP-S421E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, Internal antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S423E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Indoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External antenna, 2 x GE RJ45 ports |
| FAP-S422E | 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 | Outdoor wireless AP: Dual radio, External 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 |
Universal APs
FortiAP Universal access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance, through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal, 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 |
Access Point Accessories
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 |
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.
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FAQs
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.