Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
Product Code | FAP-421E |
Length x Width x Height | 8.5 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches (215 x 215 x 56 mm) |
Hardware Type | Indoor AP |
Number of Radios | 2 |
Number of Antennas | 8 Internal |
Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA: 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 |
Radio 1 Capabilities | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream) 20/40 MHz (256 QAM) |
Radio 2 Capabilities | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM) |
Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1,733 Mbps |
Fortinet FortiAP Series provides these features:
• 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 Wi-Fi Security
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance.
FortiAP 421E provides these highlights:
- 802.11ac Wave 2
- Dual Radio 2.4 and 5 GHz
- 8 Internal/External Antennas
- 4x4 MU-MIMO
- Up to 800 + 1,733 Mbps
Table 2 shows the comparison.
Product Code | FAP-421E | |
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) |
Hardware Type | Indoor AP | Indoor AP |
Number of Radios | 2 + 1 BT/BLE | 2 |
Number of Antennas | 4 Internal + 1 Internal BT/BLE | 8 Internal |
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) |
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) |
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 |
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 4 dBm max TX power | \ |
FAP-421E Specification | |
Hardware | |
Hardware Type | Indoor AP |
Number of Radios | 2 |
Number of Antennas | 8 Internal |
Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA: 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 |
Radio 1 Capabilities | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream) 20/40 MHz (256 QAM) |
Radio 2 Capabilities | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM) |
Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1,733 Mbps |
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | \ |
Interfaces | 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (2x2 operation with 802.3af) |
Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 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, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist |
Maximum Tx Power | 2.4 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* 5 GHz: 25 dBm / 316 mW (4 chains combined)* |
Kensington Lock | Yes |
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, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az |
SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh |
Per Radio Client Capacity | Up to 512 |
Cellular Co-existence | No |
LED Off Mode | Yes |
Advanced 802.11 Features | |
802.11ac MU-MIMO Wave 2 | Yes |
Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) | Yes |
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding | Yes |
Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD) | Yes |
Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) | Yes |
A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation | Yes |
MIMO Power Save | Yes |
Short Guard Interval | Yes |
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | |
Rogue Scan Radio Modes | Background, Full-time |
WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes | Background, Full-time |
Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes |
Spectrum Analyzer | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Length x Width x Height | 8.5 x 8.5 x 2.2 inches (215 x 215 x 56 mm) |
Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
Included Accessories | Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
Environment | |
Power Supply | SP-FAP400-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130 |
Power Consumption (Max.) | 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 | 5–90% non-condensing |
Operating / Storage Temperature | -4–122°F (-20–50°C) / -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
UL2043 Plenum Material | Yes |
Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years |
IP Rating | \ |
Surge Protection Built In | \ |
Hit-less PoE Failover | Yes |
Certifications | |
Wi-Fi Alliance Certified | Yes |
DFS | FCC, IC, CE, Japan, Taiwan, Korea |
Warranty | |
Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
*Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws. |