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Fortinet FortiAP-321C
3x3 MIMO Access Point With Dual Radio

Fortinet FortiAP-321C

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Overview:

The FortiAP 321C is a dual-radio 802.11ac AP, designed for medium density indoor environments, including hotspot and guest or social WiFi deployments. The smoke detector form factor is perfect where discreet installation is required, like school classrooms and retail stores.

  • 802.11ac Wave 1
  • Dual Radio 2.4 and 5 GHz
  • 6 Internal Antennas
  • 3x3 MIMO
  • Up to 450 + 1,300 Mbps

Cloud or FortiOS-managed Access Points

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
Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistent and effective policy enforcement and compliance.

Advanced Security Protection

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

Built-in WiFi Security
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance.


Deployment:

Centralized or Local Wireless Controller

Centralized or Local Wireless Controller

Outdoor Point-to-Point Bridging or Multipoint Mesh Deployment

Outdoor Point-to-Point Bridging or Multipoint Mesh Deployment

Outdoor Mesh and PoE Pass-Through Deployment

Outdoor Mesh and PoE Pass-Through Deployment

Specifications:


  FortiAP-321C
Hardware
Indoor/Outdoor Deployment Indoor AP
Number of Radios 2
Number of Antennas 6 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 (3x3:3 stream) 20/40 MHz (64 QAM)
Radio 2 Capabilities 5 GHz a/n/ac (3x3:3 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM)
Maximum Data Rate Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps
Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbps
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio
Interfaces 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 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 (3 chains combined)*
5 GHz: 25 dBm / 316 mW (3 chains combined)*
Kensington Lock Yes
IEEE Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.1X, 802.3af
SSID Types Supported Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh
Per Radio Client Capacity Up to 128
Cellular Co-existence No
LED Off Mode Yes
Advanced 802.11 Features
802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO No
Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) No
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 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.66 inches (160 x 160 x 42 mm)
Weight 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight 1.33 lbs (0.6 kg)
Mounting Options Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Included Accessories Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Environment
Power Supply SP-FG20C-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130
Power Consumption (Max.) 12.6 W
Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature -32 to 113°F (0–45°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C)
Directives Low Voltage Directive • RoHS2
UL2043 Plenum Material No
Mean Time Between Failures >30 Years
IP Rating
Surge Protection Built In
Hit-less PoE Failover No
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified Yes
DFS CE, Japan
Certifications
Limited Lifetime Warranty Yes

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

RF RX/TX Performance Table:


FortiAP 321C
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 24 -90 25 -93
9 Mbps 24 -90 25 -91
12 Mbps 24 -89 25 -89
18 Mbps 24 -87 25 -87
24 Mbps 24 -84 25 -84
36 Mbps 21 -80 28 -80
48 Mbps 21 -76 19 -78
54 Mbps 21 -75 19 -77
802.11n HT20
MCS 0/8 23 -90 25 -93
MCS 1/9 23 -87 25 -87
MCS 2/10 23 -85 25 -85
MCS 3/11 23 -82 25 -82
MCS 4/12 21 -78 25 -78
MCS 5/13 21 -76 25 -77
MCS 6/14 20 -75 25 -76
MCS 7/15 20 -74 24 -75
802.11n HT40
MCS 0/8 22 -87 25 -90
MCS 1/9 22 -84 25 -84
MCS 2/10 22 -82 25 -82
MCS 3/11 22 -79 25 -79
MCS 4/12 20 -75 25 -76
MCS 5/13 20 -73 25 -75
MCS 6/14 19 -72 25 -74
MCS 7/15 19 -71 24 -73
802.11ac VHT20
MCS 0 25 -93
MCS 1 25 -87
MCS 2 25 -85
MCS 3 25 -82
MCS 4 25 -78
MCS 5 25 -77
MCS 6 25 -76
MCS 7 24 -75
MCS 8 23 -71
802.11ac VHT40
MCS 0 25 -90
MCS 1 25 -84
MCS 2 25 -82
MCS 3 25 -79
MCS 4 25 -76
MCS 5 25 -75
MCS 6 25 -74
MCS 7 24 -73
MCS 8 22 -67
MCS 9 20 -65
802.11ac VHT80
MCS 0 25 -88
MCS 1 25 -81
MCS 2 25 -79
MCS 3 25 -76
MCS 4 25 -72
MCS 5 25 -69
MCS 6 25 -68
MCS 7 24 -67
MCS 8 22 -65
MCS 9 20 -63

Antenna Radiation Patterns:

FortiAP-320C Antenna Radiation Patterns

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP Series Datasheet (PDF).

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