Fortinet FortiAP-223C
Thin Wireless LAN Access Points
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Overview:
FortiAP are thin access points, delivering secure, identity-driven WiFi access for your enterprise network, managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance. 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.
Indoor Enterprise WLAN Deployment
FortiAP indoor WLAN access points come in a range of form factors and performance profiles, with a model to suit any indoor enterprise wireless LAN deployment. Smoke detector style models provide a discreet look to prevent tampering. Other models are equipped with external antenna connectors, for use with directional or panel antennas, while the plenumrated models support the extended temperature range required for installation in ceilings.
Highlights
- Supports latest 802.11ac technology with association rate of up to 1.3 Gbps.
- Leverage existing FortiGate or FortiWiFi platforms as controllers for low TCO.
- Integration with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized management and reporting.
- Fast Roaming for uninterrupted data access.
- Automatic Radio Resource Provisioning (ARRP) for optimized throughput.
- Layer 7 application control prioritizes business traffic.
- Rogue AP detection and mitigation to satisfy PCI DSS compliance.
| Key Features & Benefits | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Integrated WIDS and Rogue AP Suppression | Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance. |
| Deep Application Control | Fortinet goes above Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME) by offering deep Layer 7 inspection to precisely control applications and bandwidth usage. |
| "Single Pane of Glass" Management Console | Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistent and effective policy enforcement and compliance. |
Hardware:
FortiAP 24D
The FortiAP 24D is a cost-effective single Radio 802.11n AP, designed for non-mission critical applications in low density indoor environments like small branch offices. The integrated switch-ports allow you to connect additional wired devices directly to the AP, such as PCs or printers.
FortiAP 221C, 223C and 321C
The FortiAP 221C, FortiAP 223C and FortiAP 321C are dual-Radio 802.11ac APs, designed for medium density indoor environments, including hotspot and guest or social WiFi deployments. The smoke detector form factor of the FortiAP 221C and FortiAP 321C is perfect where discreet installation is required, like school classrooms and retail stores. The RP-SMA antenna connectors on the FortiAP 223C allow directional or panel antennas to be installed, providing a range of antenna options in environments with challenging coverage requirements. Both the FortiAP 221C and FortiAP 223C are also dual-Radio and dual-band devices, supporting simultaneous client connections and rogue AP scanning for PCI compliance.
FortiAP 320C
The FortiAP 320C is the highest performance dual-Radio 802.11ac AP, with client association rates of up to 1,300 Mbps. Leveraging powerful 3x3 MIMO technology and three spatial streams, this AP is designed for high density environments that need the highest level of data throughput possible. Designed with dual redundant PoE Ethernet ports to provide maximum resiliency, this AP is ideal for mission-critical environments such as hospitals and manufacturing facilities. The plenum-rated enclosure and extended temperature range also allows deployment above ceiling tiles in office environments or in non-temperature controlled warehouses.
Deployment:
Centralized or Local Wireless Controller
Maximum Client Association Rates
Antenna Radiation Patterns:
RF RX/TX Performance Table:
| FortiAP 221C / 223C | FortiAP 320C | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 | Radio 2 | Radio 1 | Radio 2 | |||||||
| 802.11 a/g | 2.4 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | 5 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | 5 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | 2.4 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | 5 GHzTx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) |
| 6 Mbps | 20 | -86 | — | -86 | 18 | -86 | 19 | -85 | 21 | -89 |
| 9 Mbps | 20 | -85 | — | -85 | 18 | -85 | 19 | -84 | 21 | -88 |
| 12 Mbps | 20 | -83 | — | -83 | 17 | -83 | 19 | -83 | 21 | -87 |
| 18 Mbps | 20 | -81 | — | -81 | 17 | -81 | 19 | -81 | 21 | -85 |
| 24 Mbps | 20 | -78 | — | -78 | 17 | -78 | 19 | -78 | 20 | -84 |
| 36 Mbps | 20 | -75 | — | -75 | 16 | -75 | 16 | -74 | 19 | -83 |
| 48 Mbps | 19 | -74 | — | -74 | 15 | -74 | 16 | -70 | 18 | -79 |
| 54 Mbps | 17 | -73 | — | -73 | 15 | -73 | 16 | -69 | 17 | -76 |
| 802.11n HT20 | ||||||||||
| MCS 0/8 | 18 | -86 | — | -86 | 18 | -86 | 18 | -85 | 20 | -89 |
| MCS 1/9 | 18 | -83 | — | -83 | 18 | -83 | 18 | -83 | 20 | -88 |
| MCS 2/10 | 18 | -81 | — | -81 | 18 | -81 | 18 | -81 | 20 | -87 |
| MCS 3/11 | 18 | -78 | — | -78 | 18 | -78 | 18 | -78 | 19 | -85 |
| MCS 4/12 | 18 | -76 | — | -76 | 17 | -76 | 16 | -74 | 19 | -84 |
| MCS 5/13 | 18 | -72 | — | -74 | 16 | -74 | 16 | -70 | 18 | -83 |
| MCS 6/14 | 17 | -71 | — | -73 | 15 | -73 | 15 | -69 | 17 | -79 |
| MCS 7/15 | 16 | -70 | — | -72 | 14 | -72 | 15 | -68 | 16 | -73 |
| 802.11n HT40 | ||||||||||
| MCS 0/8 | 18 | -83 | — | -83 | 18 | -83 | 17 | -82 | 18 | -91 |
| MCS 1/9 | 18 | -80 | — | -80 | 18 | -80 | 17 | -80 | 18 | -85 |
| MCS 2/10 | 18 | -78 | — | -78 | 18 | -78 | 17 | -78 | 18 | -85 |
| MCS 3/11 | 18 | -75 | — | -75 | 18 | -75 | 17 | -75 | 18 | -80 |
| MCS 4/12 | 18 | -73 | — | -73 | 16 | -73 | 15 | -71 | 18 | -78 |
| MCS 5/13 | 18 | -72 | — | -72 | 15 | -72 | 15 | -67 | 17 | -76 |
| MCS 6/14 | 17 | -71 | — | -70 | 14 | -70 | 14 | -66 | 16 | -74 |
| MCS 7/15 | 16 | -70 | — | -69 | 13 | -69 | 14 | -65 | 15 | -71 |
| 802.11 ac VHT20 | ||||||||||
| MCS 0 | — | — | — | — | 18 | -90 | — | — | 20 | -85 |
| MCS 1 | — | — | — | — | 17 | -86 | — | — | 20 | -84 |
| MCS 2 | — | — | — | — | 17 | -82 | — | — | 20 | -83 |
| MCS 3 | — | — | — | — | 17 | -78 | — | — | 19 | -82 |
| MCS 4 | — | — | — | — | 17 | -74 | — | — | 19 | -81 |
| MCS 5 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -70 | — | — | 18 | -78 |
| MCS 6 | — | — | — | — | 15 | -69 | — | — | 17 | -74 |
| MCS 7 | — | — | — | — | 14 | -68 | — | — | 16 | -70 |
| MCS 8 | — | — | — | — | 13 | -67 | — | — | 15 | -69 |
| 802.11 ac VHT40 | ||||||||||
| MCS 0 | — | — | — | — | 18 | -86 | — | — | 18 | -85 |
| MCS 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -82 | — | — | 18 | -84 |
| MCS 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -78 | — | — | 18 | -83 |
| MCS 3 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -74 | — | — | 18 | -82 |
| MCS 4 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -70 | — | — | 18 | -81 |
| MCS 5 | — | — | — | — | 15 | -69 | — | — | 17 | -78 |
| MCS 6 | — | — | — | — | 14 | -68 | — | — | 16 | -74 |
| MCS 7 | — | — | — | — | 13 | -66 | — | — | 15 | -70 |
| MCS 8 | — | — | — | — | 13 | -64 | — | — | 14 | -69 |
| MCS 9 | — | — | — | — | 12 | -62 | — | — | 14 | -68 |
| 802.11 ac VHT80 | ||||||||||
| MCS 0 | — | — | — | — | 18 | -81 | — | — | 18 | -78 |
| MCS 1 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -78 | — | — | 18 | -75 |
| MCS 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -74 | — | — | 18 | -73 |
| MCS 3 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -70 | — | — | 18 | -70 |
| MCS 4 | — | — | — | — | 16 | -69 | — | — | 18 | -67 |
| MCS 5 | — | — | — | — | 15 | -68 | — | — | 17 | -65 |
| MCS 6 | — | — | — | — | 14 | -66 | — | — | 16 | -62 |
| MCS 7 | — | — | — | — | 13 | -64 | — | — | 15 | -60 |
| MCS 8 | — | — | — | — | 13 | -62 | — | — | 14 | -58 |
| MCS 9 | — | — | — | — | 12 | -60 | — | — | 14 | -56 |
| FAP 24D | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 | Radio 2 | |||
| 802.11 a/g | 5 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity | 2.4 GHzTx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity |
| 6 Mbps | 20 | -94 | 20 | -88 |
| 9 Mbps | 19 | -92 | 20 | -88 |
| 12 Mbps | 19 | -90 | 20 | -86 |
| 18 Mbps | 19 | -83 | 20 | -84 |
| 24 Mbps | 19 | -80 | 20 | -80 |
| 36 Mbps | 18 | -77 | 19 | -77 |
| 48 Mbps | 18 | -76 | 19 | -74 |
| 54 Mbps | 17 | -73 | 18 | -72 |
| 802.11n HT20 | ||||
| MCS0 | 20 | -92 | 20 | -92 |
| MCS1 | 19 | -90 | 20 | -90 |
| MCS2 | 19 | -87 | 20 | -87 |
| MCS3 | 19 | -85 | 20 | -85 |
| MCS4 | 19 | -82 | 20 | -82 |
| MCS5 | 18 | -79 | 19 | -78 |
| MCS6 | 18 | -76 | 19 | -77 |
| MCS7 | 17 | -74 | 18 | -74 |
| 802.11n HT40 | ||||
| MCS0 /8 | 20 | -91 | 20 | -92 |
| MCS1 /9 | 19 | -88 | 20 | -89 |
| MCS2 /10 | 19 | -85 | 20 | -86 |
| MCS3 /11 | 19 | -82 | 20 | -83 |
| MCS4 /12 | 19 | -79 | 20 | -80 |
| MCS5 /13 | 18 | -76 | 19 | -77 |
| MCS6 14 | 18 | -74 | 19 | -74 |
| MCS7 /15 | 17 | -72 | 18 | -71 |
Specifications:
| FortiAP 24D | FortiAP 221C | FortiAP 223C | FortiAP 320C | FortiAP 321C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | |||||
| Hardware Type | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor Plenum Rated | Indoor |
| Number of Radios | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 2 Internal | 4 internal | 4 RP-SMA External | 6 Internal | 6 Internal |
| Peak Antenna Gain | 4.6 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 6.3 dBi for 5 GHz | 3.5 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi for 5 GHz | 3 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 3 dBi for 5 GHz | 5 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 6 dBi for 5 GHz | 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 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, 5.725–5.850 | 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, 5.725–5.850 | 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850 |
| Frequency of Radio 1 | 2.4 GHz b/g/n or 5 GHz a/n | 2.4 GHz b/g/n or 5 GHz a/n | 2.4 GHz b/g/n or 5 GHz a/n | 2.4 GHz b/g/n | 2.4 GHz b/g/n |
| Frequency of Radio 2 | - | 5 GHz a/n/ac | 5 GHz a/n/ac | 5 GHz a/n/ac | 5 GHz a/n/ac |
| Throughput | Up to 300 Mbps | Radio 1: Up to 300 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 867 Mbps | Radio 1: Up to 300 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 867 Mbps | Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbps | Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbps |
| Tx/Rx Streams | 2x2 MIMO 2 spatial stream | 2x2 MIMO 2 spatial stream | 2x2 MIMO 2 spatial stream | 3x3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams | 3x3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams |
| Ethernet Ports | 1x GE RJ45 WAN port, 4x FE RJ45 LAN ports | 1x GE RJ45 | 1x GE RJ45 | 2x GE RJ45 | 1x GE RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1x Type A | – | – | 1x Type A | – |
| Serial Console Port | – | – | – | Yes | – |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | IEEE 802.3af (12.9 W) | IEEE 802.3af (12.9 W) | IEEE 802.3af (12.9 W) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3af (12.9 W) | IEEE 802.3af (12.9 W) |
| WME Multimedia Extensions | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | 8 ( 7 if background scanning is enabled) | 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) | 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) | 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) | 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 | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST | 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 | WPA™ and WPA2™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | WPA™ and WPA2™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | WPA™ and WPA2™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | WPA™ and WPA2™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist |
| Maximum Tx Power | 18 dBm (63 mW) * | 20 dBm (100 mW) * | 17 dBm (50 mW) * | 21 dBm (126 mW) * | 20 (100 mW) * |
| Physical Security | – | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 years | > 10 years | > 10 years | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| IEEE Specifications | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac |
| 802.11ac 80MHz Channel | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 802.11n Features | 20 MHz and 40 MHz High- Throughput (HT) Support Increased maximum frame transmission by incorporating A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation Conserve power via Dynamic MIMO power save | 20 MHz and 40 MHz High- Throughput (HT) Support Increased maximum frame transmission by incorporating A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation Conserve power via Dynamic MIMO power save | 20 MHz and 40 MHz High- Throughput (HT) Support Increased maximum frame transmission by incorporating A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation Conserve power via Dynamic MIMO power save | 20 MHz and 40 MHz High- Throughput (HT) Support Increased maximum frame transmission by incorporating A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation Conserve power via Dynamic MIMO power save | 20 MHz and 40 MHz High-Throughput (HT) SupportIncreased maximum frame transmission by incorporating A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet AggregationConserve power via Dynamic MIMO power save |
| Advanced 802.11n to enhance rate-over-range including: | Low-density parity check (LDPC) encoding Maximum likelihood demodulation (MLD) Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance | Low-density parity check (LDPC) encoding Maximum likelihood demodulation (MLD) Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance | Low-density parity check (LDPC) encoding Maximum likelihood demodulation (MLD) Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance | Low-density parity check (LDPC) encoding Maximum likelihood demodulation (MLD) Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance | Low-density parity check (LDPC) encodingMaximum likelihood demodulation (MLD)Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance |
| Mounting Options | Wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall |
| Included Accessories | Wall mount kit | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit |
| FortiPresence Capable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | |||||
| Frequencies scanned | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Background scan with client access on 2.4 and 5 GHz | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time scan as dedicated monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time scan with client access on 5G GHz | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length x Width x Height | 6.69 x 4.37 x 1.02 inches (17.0 x 11.1 x 2.6 cm) | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches (16.0 x 16.0 x 3.8 cm) | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches (16.0 x 16.0 x 3.8 cm) | 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches (16.5 x 16.5 x 3.5 cm) | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.66 inches (16.2 x 16.2 x 4.2 cm) |
| Weight | 0.5 lb (0.225 kg) | 0.64 lb (0.3 kg) | 0.64 lb (0.3 kg) | 1.33 lb (0.6 kg) | 0.77 lb (0.35 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) | 1.21 lb (0.55 kg) | 1.37 lb (0.62 kg) | 1.79 lb (0.81 kg) | 1.33 lb (0.6 kg) |
| Environment | |||||
| Power Supply | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Output: 12V DC, 2A | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Output: 12V DC, 2A | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Output: 12V DC, 2A | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Output: 12V DC, 2A | Adapter Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.4A Output: 12V DC, 2A |
| Power Consumption (Average) | 3 W | 7.8 W | 7.8 W | 10.5 W | 4.9 W |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 3.36 W | 15.72 W | 12 W | 12.08 W | 12.48 W |
| Humidity | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing |
| Operating Temperature | 32–104˚F (0–40˚C) | 32–104˚F (0–40˚C) | 32–104˚F (0–40˚C) | -4–122˚F (-20–50˚C) | 32–113˚F (0–45˚C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4–140˚F (-20–60˚C) | -4–140˚F (-20–60˚C) | -4–140˚F (-20–60˚C) | -40–158˚F (-40–70˚C) | -4–140˚F (-20–60˚C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
| Certifications | |||||
| WiFi Alliance Certified | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Warranty | |||||
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Documentation:
Download the Fortinet FortiAP Indoor Series Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
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