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Overview

Fortinet’s wireless LAN equipment leverages Secure Networking to provide secure wireless access for the enterprise LAN edge. Our solution tightly integrates with the Fortinet Security Fabric to offer built-in security, end-to-end network visibility, and automated threat response. You can easily manage your wireless network and security with a single console to minimize administration time.

FortiAP UI

Versatile Secure Wireless

Our unique solution delivers:

  • Unified management to simplify operations and ensure consistent policy enforcement and compliance
  • Ideal functionality for the campus, SD-Branch, and remote workforce
  • Flexible deployment (indoors or outdoors) and management options (FortiGate- or cloud-managed)

For assistance choosing an AP, visit our Product Compare Tool.

Fortinet LAN Edge Security

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 Secure Networking, Fortinet allows you to secure the LAN Edge without the need for costly and complex licensing schemes.

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Thin Edge Security, a Unique Capability

FortiAP includes integration with the Fortinet SASE offering to support organizations securing microbranches and related devices. Our access points intelligently offload traffic to a SASE location for comprehensive security inspection at scale, for all devices. You can take a new approach to cloud-based security by extending enterprise-grade protection to microbranches without additional appliances, agents, or services.

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Learn About Our AP and SASE Promotion for 2024

Features and Benefits

Secure Networking with FortiGate and FortiAP includes the following advantages.

Security Fabric Integration

Integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric provides Secure Networking to the edge of the network

Automation

Removing human reaction time from the equation improves network security at the access layer

Zero-touch deployment

Fast and simple deployment means no on-site tech support required

Secure Access Service Edge

Built-in foundation for SASE, allowing easy deployment of security at network edges

Scalability from 1 to 10,000 aps

A range of platforms makes it ideal for any sized deployment

Wireless Presence Analytics

Presence analytics capabilities track visitors and show path analysis

Secure Wireless LAN Use Cases

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SD-Branch
Deploying branches can be expensive and difficult. Using FortiAPs along with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN creates a Secure SD-Branch.
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Campus
Local-area networks in campuses can be complex. With FortiGate as a LAN controller, IT reduces risk by converging networking and security.
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Teleworker
Extend corporate network access securely to remote workers by deploying FortiAPs as remote APs.

Enterprise Analyst Validation

2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure Figure 1. The figure ranks companies on their ability to execute and completeness of vision as of January 2024 on a scatter plot. Fortinet is in the upper right quadrant of Leaders.
Fortinet Recognized a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Fortinet announces that it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
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Case Studies

Preferred Credit, Inc.
Preferred Credit, Inc.
Fortinet Provides Simplified and Comprehensive Security to Improve a Lender’s Regulatory Compliance
Horoz Logistics
Horoz Logistics
Turkish Logistics Giant Transforms Operational Efficiency with the Fortinet Security Fabric
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
Goodwill Middle Tennessee
Fortinet Helps Goodwill Better Serve the People of Middle Tennessee
SIM Rede de Postos
SIM Rede de Postos
Brazilian Gas Station Chain Powers Its Cloud-Based Network Infrastructure Expansion with Fortinet

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 the FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall or FortiLAN Cloud.

For assistance choosing an AP, visit our Product Compare Tool.

 

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MODEL RF TECHNOLOGY ANTENNAS FORM FACTOR UTP CAPABLE DATA SHEET
FAP-441K

Wi-Fi 7

4x4, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-443K

Wi-Fi 7

4x4, External

Indoor

No

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FAP-431G

Wi-Fi 6E

4x4, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-432G

Wi-Fi 6E

4x4, External

Outdoor

Yes

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FAP-433G

Wi-Fi 6E

4x4, External

Indoor

No

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FAP-231G

Wi-Fi 6E

2x2, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-233G

Wi-Fi 6E

2x2, External

Indoor

No

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FAP-234G

Wi-Fi 6E

2x2, Internal

Outdoor

No

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FAP-831F

Wi-Fi 6

8x8, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-431F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-433F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, External

Indoor

No

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FAP-432F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, External

Outdoor

No

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FAP-432FR

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, External

C1D2

No

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FAP-231F

Wi-Fi 6

2x2, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-234F

Wi-Fi 6

2x2, Internal

Outdoor

No

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FAP-23JF

Wi-Fi 6

2x2, Internal

WallJack / Deskmount

No

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FAP-221E

Wi-Fi 5

2x2, Internal

Indoor

No

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FAP-223E

Wi-Fi 5

2x2, External

Indoor

No

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FAP-U431F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, Internal

Indoor

Yes

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FAP-U433F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, External

Indoor

Yes

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FAP-U432F

Wi-Fi 6

4x4, External

Outdoor

Yes

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FAP-U231F

Wi-Fi 6

2x2, Internal

Indoor

Yes

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FAP-U234F

Wi-Fi 6

2x2 Internal

Outdoor

Yes

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MODEL PATTERN GAIN CONNECTOR DATA SHEET
FANT-04ABGN-2504-O-R

Omni

2.5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 4 dBi (5GHz)

4 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ABGN-0606-O-R

Omni

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

4 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ABGN-0606-O-N

Omni

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

4 x N-Type

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FANT-06ABGN-0606-O-R

Omni

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

6 x RPSMA

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FANT-06ABGN-0606-O-N

Omni

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

6 x N-Type

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FANT-06ABGN-2504-O-R

Omni

2.5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 4 dBi (5GHz)

6 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ABGN-0606-P-R

Patch

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

4 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ABGN-1414-P-N

Patch

14 dBi (2.4GHz) / 14 dBi (5GHz)

4 x N-Type

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FANT-04ABGN-8065-P-N

Patch

8 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6.5 dBi (5GHz)

4 x N-Type

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FANT-02ACAX-0606-P-R

Patch

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

2 x RPSMA

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FANT-02ACAX-0505-D-N

Directional

5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 5 dBi (5GHz)

2 x N-Type

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FANT-02ACAX-0505-D-R

Directional

5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 5 dBi (5GHz)

2 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ACAX-0505-D-R

Directional

5 dBi (2.4GHz) / 5 dBi (5GHz)

4 x RPSMA

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FANT-04ACAX-0606-D-R

Directional

6 dBi (2.4GHz) / 6 dBi (5GHz)

4 x RPSMA

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FANT-08ABGN-1213-D-R

Directional

12 dBi (2.4GHz) / 13 dBi (5GHz)

8 x RPSMA

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MODEL TYPE DATA SHEET
GPI-115

802.3af PoE Supply

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GPI-130

802.3at PoE Supply

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GPI-145

802.3bt PoE Supply

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SP-FAP200-PA-XX

12V, 2.5A DC Supply

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SP-FAP250-PA-10

12V, 4A DC Supply

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SP-FAP400-PA-XX

12V, 3A DC Supply

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SP-FAP43F-PA-XX-5

12V, 2.5A DC Supply

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SP-FAP23J-PA-10

48V, 1.04A DC Supply

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SP-FAPU24-PA

54V, 1.2A DC Supply

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FAP-400-MNT-10

Wall & T-Rail Mount Kit

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FAP-400-SMNT-20

Wall & Ceiling Mount Kit

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FAP-400-RMNT-20

Recessed T-Rail Mount Kit

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FAP-ALL-MTL-5

Wall & T-Rail Mount Kit

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FAP-221E-MNT-50

Wall & T-Rail Mount Kit

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FAP-MNT-WJ-20

Desktop Stand for Wallplate APs

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FAP-OBRKT-MNT-5

Wall or Mast Outdoor Mount Kit

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FAP-ENC-43X

Underseat Enclosure

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FAP-ENC-12X10

12 x 10 x 6 inch NEMA 4X enclosure

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MODEL APPLICATION DATA SHEET
FortiOS

Secure WLAN Management

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FortiPresence

Presence Analytics

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FortiAIOps

AI Assisted Management

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FortiLAN Cloud

Cloud based (non-FortiGate) Management

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FortiCare Support & Professional Services

Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their investments in Fortinet's products and services. To achieve this, FortiCare follows the life-cycle approach and provides unique services to help our customers in their success journeys.

Technical Support Services

Various per-device options are available for efficient operations. FortiCare Elite option provides a 15-minute response time for critical products.

Advanced Support

Various per-account white glove services are available to reduce disruption and increase productivity with operational reviews by designated experts.

Professional Services

Our multi-vendor experts can design and deploy a complete best practice-based solution to help you meet your network or security objectives and adopt new capabilities.

RMA

Premium RMA options are available across the product family for expedited replacement of defective hardware to meet your availability objectives.

Resources

Data Sheets
Analyst Reports
Checklists
eBooks
Reference Architecture
Solution Briefs
Webinars
White Papers
App Note
Simplify Wired and Wireless Network Security with the Fortinet LAN Edge Solution
Simplify Wired and Wireless Network Security with the Fortinet LAN Edge Solution »

The local area network edge (LAN edge) is one of the most challenging vectors to secure. There are a multitude of different users and devices that connect, plus copious amounts of data that all need to be protected. Add to that the growing number of inherently unsecure devices accessing the network as Internet-of-Things (IoT) deployments rise, and an enticing opportunity for attackers is created.

FortiAP Access Points Provide Secure, Painless Connectivity for Remote Workers
FortiAP Access Points Provide Secure, Painless Connectivity for Remote Workers »

The ability to support remote workers is essential for an organization’s business continuity plan. FortiAP remote access points (APs) provide this secure connection in an intuitive solution that requires minimal configuration by remote users or on-site IT staff.

Fortinet SD-Branch Secures the Network Edge at the Branch.
Fortinet SD-Branch Secures the Network Edge at the Branch. »

Secure SD-Branch consolidates the access layer within a secure platform that provides visibility and security to the network and all devices that connect to it.

Securing Higher Education
Securing Higher Education »

Deliver an outstanding Wi-Fi experience with complete protection from evolving threats using Fortinet’s Infrastructure Access solution for higher education.

Secure Access for Healthcare
Secure Access for Healthcare »

Fortinet’s WLAN solutions provide unified network and security management, seamless mobility, and comprehensive threat protection for healthcare facilities.

Fortinet Secure Access for Retail
Fortinet Secure Access for Retail »

Transforming the Retail Store Experience with Wi-Fi

Converge Networking and Security for a More Dependable SD-Branch
Converge Networking and Security for a More Dependable SD-Branch »

Many SD-Branch solutions focus on consolidation and ease of management (both important characteristics), but the dependability of a branch’s network is directly related to its security. This means reliable security must be a top consideration of SD-Branch deployments.

Ensure Secure Wired and Wireless Networks
Ensure Secure Wired and Wireless Networks »

Solving the top challenges facing enterprises today

How Effective Network Security Drives Better Network Performance
How Effective Network Security Drives Better Network Performance »

In this paper, we’ll explain how network performance is impacted by whether or not certain security controls are in place.

How to Achieve True Secure Connectivity: Don’t Be Fooled by False Claims
How to Achieve True Secure Connectivity: Don’t Be Fooled by False Claims »

With a secure connectivity approach, key networking and security components are fully integrated and managed via one operating system, ensuring end-to-end consistency and visibility. Many networking vendors falsely claim they can do this, so knowing what to look for is important.

Digital Acceleration Requires Converged Security and Networking
Digital Acceleration Requires Converged Security and Networking »

For digital acceleration to succeed, networks must do more than they did in the past, which can increase risk

App Note: Using Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) with Fortinet Wireless
App Note: Using Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) with Fortinet Wireless »

This App Note covers using Hanshow or SES Imagotag ESL tags with FortiAP devices managed by FortiGate.

Securing the SD-Branch
Securing the SD-Branch »

Analyst Lee Doyle of Doyle Research reviews the current challenges securing SD-Branch and what to look for in a Secure SD-Branch solution.

Training & Certifications

Use our NSE Training system to learn how to deploy a secure wireless network leveraging FortiGate and FortiAPs.
Fortinet Certified Professional - Network Security
In this course, you will learn how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot secure wireless LAN using an integrated wireless solution.

Free Product Demo

FortiAPs are a range of secure WLAN Access Points designed for indoor, outdoor, and remote use, all managed and secured directly from the familiar FortiGate web interface. This product demo lets you see just how simple it is to configure SSIDs and AP Profiles, as well as view the built-in monitoring and reporting capabilities.

Secure Wireless LAN News

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, By Tim Zimmerman, Christian Canales, Nauman Raja, Mike Leibovitz, 6 March 2024