The FortiAP 421E and 423E access points support the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. Additional features include 802.11ac explicit transmit beamforming (TxBF), multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), and more.
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, Fortinet delivers a true Unified Access Layer. This 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.
Unified Management
Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistent and effective policy enforcement and compliance.
Advanced Security Protection
Wireless LAN security done right, from the leader in network security. Integrated Firewall, IPS, Application Control, and Web Filtering protect the wireless LAN from the latest security threats.
Built-in WiFi Security
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance.
| FortiAP-421E | FortiAP-423E | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ||
| Hardware Type | Indoor | Indoor |
| Number of Radios | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 8 Internal | 8 RP-SMA External |
| Peak Antenna Gain | 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi for 5 GHz |
3 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 3 dBi for 5 GHz |
| Frequency Bands (GHz) * | 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850 | 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.851 |
| Frequency of Radio 1 | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4×4:4 stream) QCA9980 20/40 Mhz (256 QAM) | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4×4:4 stream) QCA9980 20/40 Mhz (256 QAM) |
| Frequency of Radio 2 | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4×4:4 stream) QCA9980 20/40/80 Mhz (256 QAM) | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4×4:4 stream) QCA9980 20/40/80 Mhz (256 QAM) |
| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 600 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1.733 Gbps |
Radio 1: up to 600 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1.733 Gbps |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x GE RJ45 | 2x GE RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1x Type A | 1x Type A |
| Serial Console Port | 1 RS-232 x RJ45 | 1 RS-232 x RJ45 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (25.5 W) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (25.5 W) |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) | |
| EAP Type(s) | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST | |
| User/Device Authentication | WPA and WPA2 with 802.1X or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | |
| Maximum Tx Power | 19 dBm (80 mW)* | 19 dBm (80 mW)* |
| Physical Security | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| IEEE Specifications | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.11ac, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3ad (LACP support) | |
| FortiPresence Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Mesh Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Clients Per Radio (Maximum / Recommended) | 512 / 128 | 512 / 128 |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | ||
| 802.11ac Wave2 MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes |
| Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) | Yes | Yes |
| Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD) | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) | Yes | Yes |
| A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation | Yes | Yes |
| MIMO Power Save | Yes | Yes |
| Short Guard Interva | Yes | Yes |
| WME Multimedia Extensions | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | ||
| Frequencies scanned | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Background scan with client access on2.4 and 5 GHz | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time scan as dedicated monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time scan with client access on 5G GHz | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length x Width x Height | 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) |
| Weight | 3.53 lb (1.6 kg) | 3.57 lb (1.62 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 4.95 lb (2.2 kg) | 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall |
| Included Accessories | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit (AC power adapter sold seperately) | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit and 8 dipole antennas (AC power adapter sold seperately) |
| Environment | ||
| Power Supply | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.9A Maximum Output: 12V DC, 3A | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.9A Maximum Output: 12V DC, 3A |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 20 W / 23 W | 20 W / 23 W |
| Humidity | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing |
| Operating Temperature | -4–122x°F (-20–50°C) | -4–122x°F (-20–50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
| UL2043 Plenum Material | Yes | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years | >30 Years |
| Certifications | ||
| WiFi Alliance Certified | In Process | In Process |
| DFS Certified | In Process | In Process |
| Warranty | ||
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Yes |
* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.
| FortiAP 221E / 223E | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 — 2.4 GHz | Radio 2 — 5 GHz | |||
| 802.11 a/g | Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) |
| 6 Mbps | 20 | -93 | 21 | -91 |
| 9 Mbps | 20 | -91 | 21 | -90 |
| 12 Mbps | 20 | -90 | 21 | -89 |
| 18 Mbps | 19 | -88 | 21 | -86 |
| 24 Mbps | 19 | -85 | 21 | -83 |
| 36 Mbps | 18 | -82 | 21 | -80 |
| 48 Mbps | 18 | -77 | 19 | -76 |
| 54 Mbps | 17 | -75 | 19 | -74 |
| 802.11n HT20 | ||||
| MCS 0/8/16 | 20 | -91 | 21 | -91 |
| MCS 1/9/17 | 19 | -89 | 21 | -88 |
| MCS 2/10/18 | 19 | -86 | 21 | -86 |
| MCS 3/11/19 | 18 | -83 | 21 | -83 |
| MCS 4/12/20 | 18 | -80 | 21 | -79 |
| MCS 5/13/21 | 17 | -75 | 21 | -75 |
| MCS 6/14/22 | 17 | -73 | 19 | -74 |
| MCS 7/15/23 | 16 | -71 | 19 | -72 |
| 802.11n HT40 | ||||
| MCS 0/8/16 | 19 | -89 | 20 | -88 |
| MCS 1/9/17 | 19 | -86 | 20 | -85 |
| MCS 2/10/18 | 18 | -84 | 20 | -82 |
| MCS 3/11/19 | 18 | -81 | 20 | -79 |
| MCS 4/12/20 | 17 | -77 | 20 | -76 |
| MCS 5/13/21 | 17 | -73 | 20 | -72 |
| MCS 6/14/22 | 16 | -71 | 19 | -70 |
| MCS 7/15/23 | 16 | -69 | 19 | -69 |
| 802.11ac VHT20 | ||||
| MCS 0 | 19 | -91 | 21 | -91 |
| MCS 1 | 19 | -89 | 21 | -88 |
| MCS 2 | 19 | -86 | 21 | -86 |
| MCS 3 | 18 | -83 | 21 | -83 |
| MCS 4 | 18 | -80 | 21 | -79 |
| MCS 5 | 18 | -76 | 21 | -75 |
| MCS 6 | 18 | -73 | 19 | -74 |
| MCS 7 | 18 | -71 | 19 | -72 |
| MCS 8 | 18 | -68 | 18 | -69 |
| 802.11ac VHT40 | ||||
| MCS 0 | 19 | -89 | 20 | -88 |
| MCS 1 | 19 | -86 | 20 | -85 |
| MCS 2 | 19 | -84 | 20 | -82 |
| MCS 3 | 18 | -81 | 20 | -79 |
| MCS 4 | 17 | -77 | 20 | -76 |
| MCS 5 | 17 | -73 | 20 | -72 |
| MCS 6 | 17 | -71 | 19 | -70 |
| MCS 7 | 17 | -69 | 19 | -69 |
| MCS 8 | 17 | -68 | 18 | -65 |
| MCS 9 | 16 | -66 | 17 | -64 |
| 802.11ac VHT80 | ||||
| MCS 0 | — | — | 19 | -85 |
| MCS 1 | — | — | 19 | -83 |
| MCS 2 | — | — | 19 | -80 |
| MCS 3 | — | — | 19 | -77 |
| MCS 4 | — | — | 19 | -74 |
| MCS 5 | — | — | 19 | -71 |
| MCS 6 | — | — | 18 | -69 |
| MCS 7 | — | — | 18 | -68 |
| MCS 8 | — | — | 17 | -63 |
| MCS 9 | — | — | 17 | -61 |
