FortiAP Universal Access Point Series

Fortinet's FortiAP U series access points offer universal management capabilities, supporting standalone controllers (FortiWLC), integrated security controllers (FortiGate), and cloud-based management (FortiCloud). These access points are ideal for large campuses, universities, hospitals, and retail environments, providing flexibility, performance, and enhanced security for enterprise WLAN deployments.

Highlights

The FortiAP U series supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies, delivering high data rates up to 4.8 Gbps and features like OFDMA for improved network efficiency. They integrate with Fortinet's Security Fabric to provide robust cybersecurity protection at the network edge.

Product Lineup

The series includes various models designed for different needs:

802.11ac Wave 1: FortiAP U221EV, U223EV (2x2 MIMO APs), FortiAP U24JEV (4x GbE interfaces, wall-mount Ethernet jack conversion, 2x2 MIMO AP)
802.11ac Wave 2: FortiAP U321EV, U323EV (3x3 MU-MIMO APs), FortiAP U421EV, U423EV (4x4 MU-MIMO APs), FortiAP U422EV (4x4 MIMO AP)
802.11ax: FortiAP U431F, U433F (Triple radio, indoor 4x4 MIMO APs)

Use Case Examples

Educational Institutions: FortiGate controllers provide secure access to learning resources and FortiGuard services, protecting students from cyber threats and inappropriate content.

Healthcare Institutions: FortiAP access points ensure reliable operation of critical applications like telemetry, enhancing patient safety and device performance when managed by FortiWLC.

Retail/SMBs: Combined with FortiCloud management and FortiDeploy for zero-touch provisioning, FortiAP simplifies WiFi deployment in retail environments, offering cost-effective solutions.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications are provided for each model series, including hardware details (environment, radios, antennas, interfaces, power), wireless features (Wi-Fi standards, MIMO, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, beamforming), security features (authentication, encryption), management capabilities, and compliance certifications.

Key Specifications include:

Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11ac Wave 1, Wave 2, and 802.11ax
Radios: Dual-band or Triple-radio configurations
MIMO: 2x2, 3x3, 4x4 MU-MIMO
Data Rates: Up to 4.8 Gbps (Wi-Fi 6) and higher for 802.11ax models
Management: FortiGate, FortiWLC, FortiCloud
Security: WPA3, 802.1x authentication, integrated Fortinet Security Fabric
Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, USB, RS-232
PoE: Support for IEEE 802.3af/at
Environmental: Indoor and outdoor (IP67 rated for U422EV) models available

Antenna Radiation Patterns: Diagrams illustrating the radiation patterns for various models in horizontal (H-Plane) and vertical (E-Plane) views are included for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Performance Comparison: Tables detail data rates (Mbps) for different MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme) and stream configurations across various channel widths (VHT20, VHT40, VHT80, VH160).

Model Overview

FortiAP U221EV / U223EV: 802.11ac Wave 1, dual radio, 2x2 MIMO, up to 867 Mbps.
FortiAP U24JEV: Compact, wall-mount 802.11ac Wave 1 AP, dual radio, 2x2 MIMO, up to 867 Mbps.
FortiAP U321EV / U323EV: 802.11ac Wave 2, dual radio, 3x3 MU-MIMO, up to 1,733 Mbps on 5 GHz.
FortiAP U421EV / U423EV: 802.11ac Wave 2, dual radio, 4x4 MU-MIMO, up to 3,466 Mbps on 5 GHz.
FortiAP U422EV: Outdoor 802.11ac Wave 2 AP, dual radio, 4x4 MU-MIMO, IP67 rated, up to 3,466 Mbps on 5 GHz.
FortiAP U431F / U433F: 802.11ax, triple radio, OFDMA, 4x4 MIMO, up to 4,804 Mbps on 5 GHz.

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