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Fortinet FAP-221E vs. FAP-421E vs. FAP-423E


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. With the integration of the wireless controller functionality into the market leading FortiGate appliance, these APs are perfect for campus or branch deployments. Fortinets Security Fabric enables you to easily manage wired and wireless security from a Single-pane-of-glass management console and protects your network from the latest security threats.

Read the main FEATURE COMPARISON OF the FAP-221E,FAP-421E and FAP-423E Models.

Model

FAP-221E

FAP-421E

FAP-423E

Hardware Type

Indoor AP

Indoor AP

Indoor AP

Number of Radios

2 + 1 BT/BLE

2

2

Number of Antennas

4 Internal + 1 Internal BT/BLE

8 Internal

8 External (RP-SMA)

Antenna Type and Peak Gain

PIFA: 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi for 5 GHz

PIFA: 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi for 5 GHz

Dipole: 3 dBi for 2.4 GHz,

3 dBi for 5 GHz

Frequency Bands (GHz)*

2.4002.4835, 5.1505.250, 5.2505.350, 5.4705.725,5.7255.850

2.4002.4835, 5.1505.250, 5.2505.350, 5.4705.725, 5.7255.850

2.4002.4835, 5.1505.250, 5.2505.350, 5.4705.725, 5.7255.850

Radio 1 Capabilities

2.4 GHz b/g/n (2x2:2 stream)

20/40 MHz (256 QAM)

2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream) 20/40 MHz (256 QAM)

2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream) 20/40 MHz (256 QAM)

Radio 2 Capabilities

5 GHz a/n/ac (2x2:2 stream)

20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM)

5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM)

5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM)

Maximum Data Rate

Radio 1: up to 400 Mbps

Radio 2: up to 867 Mbps

Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps

Radio 2: up to 1,733 Mbps

Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps

Radio 2: up to 1,733 Mbps

Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio

Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 4 dBm max TX power

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Interfaces

1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45

2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port

2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

IEEE 802.3af 

Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (2x2 operation with 802.3af)

Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (2x2 operation with 802.3af)

Simultaneous SSIDs

16 (14 if background scanning enabled)

Up to 16 (14 if background scanning enabled)

Up to 16 (14 if background scanning enabled)

Maximum Tx Power

2.4 GHz: 23 dBm / 200 mW (2 chains combined)

5 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (2 chains combined)

2.4 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)

5 GHz: 25 dBm / 316 mW (4 chains combined)

2.4 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)

5 GHz: 25 dBm / 316 mW (4 chains combined)

IEEE Standards

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i,802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.1X,802.3af, 802.3az

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az

SSID Types Supported

Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh

Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh

Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh

Per Radio Client Capacity

Up to 512

Up to 512

Up to 512

Cellular Co-existence

Yes

No

No

LED Off Mode

Yes

Yes

Yes

Length x Width x Height

6.3 x 6.3 x 1.85 inches(160 x 160 x 47 mm)

8.5 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches (215 x 215 x 56 mm)

8.5 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches (215 x 215 x 56 mm)

Mounting Options

Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Included Accessories

Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall

Power Supply

SP-FAP200-PA-XX, GPI-115,or GPI-130

SP-FAP400-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130

SP-FAP400-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130

Power Consumption (Max.)

12.36 W

23 W max power draw in 802.3at mode and 12.95 W max power draw when in 802.3af power mode (operates in 2x2 mode)

23 W max power draw in 802.3at mode and 12.95 W max power draw when in 802.3af power mode (operates in 2x2 mode)

Humidity

590% non-condensing

590% non-condensing

590% non-condensing

Operating / Storage Temperature

-4113°F (-2045°C) /-40158°F (-4070°C)

-4122°F (-2050°C) / -40158°F (-4070°C)

-4122°F (-2050°C) / -40158°F (-4070°C)

Directives  

Low Voltage Directive • RoHS

Low Voltage Directive • RoHS

Low Voltage Directive • RoHS

UL2043 Plenum Material

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mean Time Between Failures

>30 Years

>30 Years

>30 Years

IP Rating

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Surge Protection Built In

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Hit-less PoE Failover

No

Yes

Yes

Wi-Fi Alliance Certified

Yes

Yes

Yes

DFS

FCC, IC, CE, Japan, Taiwan

FCC, IC, CE, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

FCC, IC, CE, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

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