Fortinet FortiExtender 101F
Extend, Ensure, and Secure Your Network

Overview:

Extend Connectivity and Improve Network Availability

FortiExtender offers scalable, cost-effective, and resilient 5G, LTE, and Ethernet solutions. Driven by Fortinet’s unique approach of Security-driven networking FortiExtender allows organizations business continuity, improved network availability while securing connectivity with wired broadband and cellular networks. From secure point of sale (POS) systems to vehicle fleet communication, FortiExtender provides reliable broadband access to the internet and extends the value of the Fortinet Security Fabric to support fluid business operations dependent on remote device connectivity.

Highlights

• Improves use experience though optimal 5G and LTE wireless signal
• Provides secure network failover with out of band management (OBM), dual SIM, and dual Modem capabilities
• Integrates with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN for ease of deployment, management, and security
• Offers dynamic, flexible edge connectivity—switch links among ISPs based on data consumption, schedules, or ad hoc
• Enables network access for remote sites and branches located beyond fixed broadband
• Accelerates cloud connectivity with on-ramp to SaaS/IaaS
• Reduces WAN TCO through a single pane of glass management integration with the FortiGate Network Security Platform
• Cloud-based management available and ideal for large-scale, geographically dispersed locations
• Four LAN ports and basic routing enable remote connectivity and networking for remote locations and PoE powered

Features:

Superior Management, Security and Control

FortiExtenders are a true plug-and-play device. Once connected to the FortiGate, they appear as a regular network interface in FortiOS management. IT administrators can manage the connection as well as implement complete UTM security and control, just like any other FortiGate interface. In addition, FortiOS will display data quota usage on the wireless WAN interface, providing complete visibility of the connection to ensure costly carrier data limits are not exceeded. The superior management, security, and control of the FortiExtender ultimately reduces IT costs while extending, ensuring, and securing the network.

Flexible Deployment for Optimal Signal Strength

FortiExtender devices have been engineered to be installed in the best possible location to achieve maximum 3G/4G LTE wireless signal strength. The unit is powered using Power over Ethernet with both indoor and outdoor models available, enabling the device to be located for optimal signal strength, even up to 100m away from the FortiGate or Network Switch.

FortiOS Web-based GUI — complete FortiExtender visibility and control.

FortiExtender can be placed near a window or outdoors for optimal signal strength.