FortiExtender
Leverage LTE connections to deliver reliable internet access
FortiExtender
Leverage LTE connections to deliver reliable internet access
Overview
Establishing and maintaining internet connectivity is critical to enable business operations and efficiencies. The FortiExtender appliance allows you to leverage your existing wireless carrier LTE connectivity to provide broadband speeds that can be used as a highly secure primary or backup internet connection. Limit downtime by leveraging FortiExtender as a failover WAN link in the event of an outage of the primary WAN connection.
FortiExtender Models and Specifications
FortiExtender Appliances can be managed by a FortiGate or from the cloud by the FortiExtender Cloud service.
Hardware
| Model | Internal Modem | Modem | Outdoor | FortiExtender Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEX-40D-AMEU | Yes | CAT-6 (300 Mbps) | No | Yes |
| FEX-40D-INTL | Yes | CAT-3 (150 Mbps) | No | Yes |
| FEX-40D-NAM | Yes | CAT-3 (150 Mbps) | No | Yes |
應用範例
Internet Connectivity
If a location has no broadband access, businesses can rely on FortiExtender as a primary source for secure, high-speed internet connection for any location with LTE availability.
Failover Link
Limit business downtime by leveraging FortiExtender as a failover internet connection should the main broadband connectivity experience an outage or service failure.
Primary Connectivity
Use FortiExtender as a primary secure, high-speed internet connection for any location with 3G or 4G availability.
Alternative Access
Limit downtime by leveraging FortiExtender as a failover WAN link in the event of an outage of the primary WAN connection.
Supports Dual Carriers
FortiExtender supports two different LTE carriers, so you can optimize the bandwidth usage across your business.
Benefits
Power POS Systems
Enable point-of-sale (POS) systems to easily process secure transactions and meet PCI compliance.
Increase Efficiencies
Dedicated internet connections allow employees to streamline operations and boost and business productivity.
Flexible Management
Choose just how you want to manage, FortiExtender —from an attached FortiGate, or via the FortiExtender Cloud service.
