Fortinet FortiAP S323C
802.11ac Wave 1 Access Point with a Dual Radios and 3 External Antennas

Overview:

The FAP-S323C and S323CR are excellent mid-range access points with security built in. The FAP-S323CR has 2 GE ports that can be used to connect another device like an IP camera to the network. These 802.11ac Wave 1 access points have 2 radios that are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. These access points are ideal for mid-density environments such as classrooms or mid-size remote locations.

The FortiAP-S series are cloud-managed access points designed for deployment in SMBs and distributed enterprise remote sites. Managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal, they eliminate the CAPEX and complexity of deploying WLAN controllers and management servers. Two models come with 3x3 internal antennas, and two are equipped with connectors for use with external directional or panel antennas.

Cloud WiFi with Comprehensive Threat Protection

Unlike any other access points on the market, they are equipped with extra memory and a powerful dual-core processor, which enable them to perform real-time security processing on the AP itself, providing complete protection against all manner of WiFi and cyber-threats at the network edge. With Fortinet’s award winning security technology embedded in the AP, the FortiAP-S series provides the most compact solution for complete content and application security in a Cloud WiFi architecture. This has significant implications for ease-of-deployment, operational efficiency and total cost of ownership.

Highlights

• Industry’s most compact solution for WiFi access with layer 7 security
• Provisioned and managed remotely from the cloud through FortiCloud
• No recurring per AP licenses for full-featured cloud-management
• No hidden feature licenses for enterprise-grade WiFi capabilities
• Layer 7 application control to optimize bandwidth utilization
• Rogue AP detection and mitigation to satisfy PCI DSS compliance
• Latest 802.11ac technology with association rate of up to 1.3 Gbps

Key Features & Benefits
Benefits of Cloud Management Without Sacrificing Security	Combines the low CAPEX and convenience of cloud management, with cloudprovided threat protection, delivered through regular FortiGuard updates.
Advanced Security Protection Embedded in the AP	On-board IPS, antivirus scanning, web-filtering and application control, protects all users and devices from the latest security threats.
Integrated WIDS and Rogue AP Suppression	Protects the network from advanced wireless threats to satisfy PCI DSS compliance. PCI-DSS compliance reports available through FortiCloud.

Deployment:

Cloud-managed and FortiGate-managed FAP-S series at remote sites

Fortinet approach to secure cloud-managed WiFi

Antenna Radiation Patterns:

RF RX/TX Performance Table:

	FortiAP S323C				FortiAP S323CR
	Radio 1 - 2.4 GHz		Radio 2 - 5 GHz		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)	Tx Power (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)	Tx Power (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)
6 Mbps	17.5	-90	20	-92	25	-90	25	-93
9 Mbps	17.5	-89	20	-91	24	-90	24	-91
12 Mbps	17.5	-87	20	-89	23	-89	23	-89
18 Mbps	17.5	-85	20	-87	22	-87	22	-87
24 Mbps	17.5	-82	20	-83	21	-84	21	-84
36 Mbps	17.5	-79	20	-79	21	-80	21	-80
48 Mbps	17.5	-75	20	-76	21	-76	21	-76
54 Mbps	17.5	-74	18	-75	21	-75	21	-75
802.11n HT20
MCS 0/8/16	17.5	-90	20	-92	25	-90	25	-93
MCS 1/9/17	17.5	-87	20	-89	24	-87	24	-87
MCS 2/10/18	17.5	-85	20	-86	23	-85	23	-85
MCS 3/11/19	17.5	-83	20	-82	22	-82	22	-82
MCS 4/12/20	17.5	-79	20	-78	21	-78	21	-78
MCS 5/13/21	17.5	-74	20	-74	21	-74	21	-74
MCS 6/14/22	17.5	-73	20	-73	21	-73	21	-73
MCS 7/15/23	17.5	-72	18	-72	21	-72	21	-72
802.11n HT40
MCS 0/8/16	14.5	-87	19	-89	25	-87	24	-90
MCS 1/9/17	14.5	-84	19	-86	24	-84	23	-84
MCS 2/10/18	14.5	-82	19	-83	23	-82	22	-82
MCS 3/11/19	14.5	-79	19	-80	22	-79	21	-79
MCS 4/12/20	14.5	-76	19	-76	21	-75	20	-75
MCS 5/13/21	14.5	-71	19	-72	21	-71	20	-71
MCS 6/14/22	14.5	-70	19	-71	21	-70	20	-70
MCS 7/15/23	14.5	-69	18	-70	21	-69	20	-69
802.11 ac VHT20
MCS 0			20	-92			23	-93
MCS 1			20	-89			22	-87
MCS 2			20	-86			21	-85
MCS 3			20	-82			20	-82
MCS 4			20	-78			20	-78
MCS 5			20	-74			20	-74
MCS 6			20	-73			19	-73
MCS 7			18	-72			19	-72
MCS 8			16	-67			19	-68
802.11 ac VHT40
MCS 0			19	-89			23	-90
MCS 1			19	-86			22	-84
MCS 2			19	-83			21	-82
MCS 3			19	-80			20	-79
MCS 4			19	-76			20	-75
MCS 5			19	-72			20	-71
MCS 6			19	-71			20	-70
MCS 7			18	-70			19	-69
MCS 8			16	-65			19	-65
MCS 9			15	-63			19	-63
802.11 ac VHT80
MCS 0			19	-86			23	-87
MCS 1			19	-83			22	-81
MCS 2			19	-80			21	-79
MCS 3			19	-77			20	-76
MCS 4			19	-73			20	-72
MCS 5			19	-69			20	-68
MCS 6			19	-68			19	-67
MCS 7			18	-66			19	-66
MCS 8			16	-62			19	-62
MCS 9			15	-60			19	-60

Maximum capability of the Hardware provided (Exenculding antenna gain)

Specifications:

	FortiAP-S323C	FortiAP-S323CR
Hardware
Hardware Type	Indoor	Indoor
Number of Radios	2	2
Number of Antennas	3 RP-SMA External	3 RP-SMA External
Peak Antenna Gain	3 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 3 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, 5.725–5.850
Frequency of Radio 1	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
Throughput	Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbps	Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps, Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbpss
Tx/Rx Streams	3x3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams	3x3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams
Ethernet Ports	1x GE RJ45	2x GE RJ45
USB Port	1x Type A	1x Type A
Serial Console Port	1x RJ45	1x RJ45
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	IEEE 802.3at (25.5W)	Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (25.5 W)
WME Multimedia Extensions	Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic)
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	20 dBm (100 mW)*	20 dBm (100 mW)*
Physical Security	Kensington Lock	Kensington Lock
Mean Time Between Failures	>20 Years	>20 Years
IEEE Specifications	802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af
802.11ac 80MHz Channel	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
Advanced 802.11n to enhance rate-over-range including:	Low-density parity check (LDPC) encoding Maximum likelihood demodulation Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance
Mounting Options	Ceiling, T-Rail and wall	Ceiling, T-Rail and wall
Included Accessories	Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit	Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit
FortiPresence Capable	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height	8.5 x 8.5 x 1.38 inches (21.6 x 21.6 x 3.5 cm)	7.68 x 7.68 x 1.09 inches (19.5 x 19.5 x 3.78 cm)
Weight	1.06 lb (0.48 kg)	1.43 lb (0.65 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	2.05 lb (0.93 kg)	2.6 lb (1.18 kg)
Environment
Power Supply	Adapter input: 100–240 V, 50/60Hz, 0.9A. Max output: 12V DC, 3A	Adapter input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 0.9A. Max output: 12V DC, 3A
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum)	4.56 W / 23.5 W	18.13 W / 21.3 W
Humidity	5–90% non condensing	5–90% non condensing
Operating Temperature	32–104˚F (0–40˚C)	32–104˚F (0–40˚C)
Storage Temperature	-4–158˚F (-20–70˚C)	-4–158˚F (-20–70˚C)
Directives	Low Voltage Directive • RoHS	Low Voltage Directive • RoHS
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified	Yes	No
DFS Certified	Yes	No
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty	Yes	Yes

* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP-S Series Access Points Datasheet (PDF).