Fortinet FortiAP S421E
802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point with Dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios
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Overview:
The FAP-S421E is our high-density 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. This enterprise class access point is ideal for large high-density environments such as a large office or classroom. The S421E supports MU-MiMO giving excellent performance throughput of up to 1.733 Gbps and the ability to support multiple simultaneous devices.
- 802.11ac Wave 2
- Dual Radio 2.4 and 5 GHz
- 8 Internal Antennas
- Up to 800 + 1,733 Mbps
Cloud or FortiOS-managed Smart Access Points
The FortiAP-S Series are the first Access Points of their kind to have UTM services built in. They are equipped with extra memory and a powerful processor that enables them to perform real-time security processing on the AP, providing complete protection against all manner of WiFi and cyber-threats at the network edge. With Fortinet’s award-winning security technology, the FortiAP-S series provides the most compact solution for complete content and application security in a WiFi architecture.
Remote Management
Combines the low CAPEX and convenience of remote management via a central FortiGate or FortiCloud, with on site, locally applied threat protection, delivered through regular FortiGuard updates.
Advanced Security Protection
On-board IPS, antivirus scanning, web-filtering and application control, protects all users and devices from the latest security threats.
Built-in WiFi Security
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats to satisfy PCI DSS compliance. PCI-DSS compliance reports available through FortiCloud or FortiAnalyzer.
Deployment:
Showing both Cloud-managed and FortiGate-managed FAP-S series at remote sites
Fortinet approach to secure remote-managed WiFi
Antenna Radiation Patterns:
RF RX/TX Performance Table:
| FortiAP S421E | FortiAP S423E | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 | -94 | 20 | -91 | 22 | -94 | 20 | -91 |
| 9 Mbps | 22 | -92 | 20 | -89 | 22 | -92 | 20 | -89 |
| 12 Mbps | 22 | -89 | 20 | -86 | 22 | -89 | 20 | -86 |
| 18 Mbps | 22 | -88 | 20 | -85 | 22 | -88 | 20 | -85 |
| 24 Mbps | 22 | -83 | 20 | -80 | 22 | -83 | 20 | -80 |
| 36 Mbps | 22 | -78 | 19 | -75 | 22 | -78 | 19 | -75 |
| 48 Mbps | 22 | -77 | 19 | -74 | 22 | -77 | 19 | -74 |
| 54 Mbps | 19 | -76 | 19 | -73 | 19 | -76 | 18 | -73 |
| 802.11n HT20 | ||||||||
| MCS 0/8/16 (BPSK) | 22 | -90 | 21 | -92 | 22 | -91 | 20 | -89 |
| MCS 1/9/17 (QPSK) | 21 | -87 | 21 | -89 | 21 | -89 | 19 | -87 |
| MCS 2/10/18 (QPSK) | 20 | -85 | 21 | -86 | 20 | -86 | 19 | -84 |
| MCS 3/11/19 (16-QAM) | 19 | -83 | 21 | -82 | 19 | -85 | 18 | -83 |
| MCS 4/12/20 (16-QAM) | 19 | -79 | 21 | -78 | 19 | -80 | 17 | -78 |
| MCS 5/13/21 (64-QAM) | 18 | -74 | 21 | -74 | 18 | -75 | 17 | -73 |
| MCS 6/14/22 (64-QAM) | 18 | -73 | 20 | -73 | 18 | -74 | 17 | -72 |
| MCS 7/15/23 (64-QAM) | 18 | -72 | 18 | -72 | 18 | -73 | 17 | -71 |
| 802.11n HT40 | ||||||||
| MCS 0/8/16 (BPSK) | 21 | -89 | 20 | -86 | 21 | -89 | 20 | -86 |
| MCS 1/9/17 (QPSK) | 20 | -87 | 19 | -84 | 20 | -87 | 19 | -84 |
| MCS 2/10/18 (QPSK) | 20 | -84 | 19 | -81 | 20 | -84 | 19 | -81 |
| MCS 3/11/19 (16-QAM) | 19 | -83 | 18 | -80 | 19 | -83 | 18 | -80 |
| MCS 4/12/20 (16-QAM) | 19 | -78 | 18 | -75 | 19 | -78 | 18 | -75 |
| MCS 5/13/21 (64-QAM) | 18 | -73 | 17 | -70 | 18 | -73 | 17 | -70 |
| MCS 6/14/22 (64-QAM) | 18 | -72 | 17 | -69 | 18 | -72 | 17 | -69 |
| MCS 7/15/23 (64-QAM) | 18 | -71 | 17 | -68 | 18 | -71 | 17 | -68 |
| MCS 8/16/24 (256-QAM) | 15 | -66 | 14 | -65 | 15 | -66 | 14 | -65 |
| MCS 9/17/25 (256-QAM) | 15 | -65 | 14 | -63 | 15 | -65 | 14 | -63 |
| 802.11 HT80 | ||||||||
| MCS 0 (BPSK) | 18 | -83 | 18 | -83 | ||||
| MCS 1 (QPSK) | 17 | -80 | 17 | -80 | ||||
| MCS 2 (QPSK) | 17 | -78 | 17 | -78 | ||||
| MCS 3 (16-QAM) | 16 | -75 | 16 | -75 | ||||
| MCS 4 (16-QAM) | 16 | -73 | 16 | -73 | ||||
| MCS 5 (64-QAM) | 15 | -72 | 15 | -72 | ||||
| MCS 6 (64-QAM) | 15 | -70 | 15 | -70 | ||||
| MCS 7 (64-QAM) | 15 | -69 | 15 | -69 | ||||
| MCS 8 (256-QAM) | 15 | -65 | 15 | -65 | ||||
| MCS 9 (256-QAM) | 15 | -59 | 15 | -59 | ||||
Maximum capability of the Hardware provided (Exenculding antenna gain)
Specifications:
| FortiAP-S421E | FortiAP-S423E | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ||
| Hardware Type | Indoor Smart AP | Indoor Smart AP |
| Number of Radios | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 8 Internal | 8 RP-SMA External |
| Peak Antenna Gain | 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 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, 5.725–5.851 |
| Frequency of Radio 1 | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream), 20/40 Mhz (256 QAM) | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (4x4:4 stream), 20/40 Mhz (256 QAM) |
| Frequency of Radio 2 | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream), 20/40/80 Mhz (256 QAM), MU-MIMO 3 simultanous devices | 5 GHz a/n/ac (4x4:4 stream), 20/40/80 Mhz (256 QAM), MU-MIMO 3 simultanous devices |
| Throughput | Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps, Radio 2: up to 1.733 Gbps |
Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps, Radio 2: up to 1.733 Gbps |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x GE RJ45 | 2x GE RJ45 |
| USB Port | 1x Type A | 1x Type A |
| Serial Console Port | 1 RS-232 x RJ45 | 1 RS-232 x RJ45 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (25.5 W) | 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 | 19 dBm (80 mW)* | 19 dBm (80 mW)* |
| Physical Security | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years | >30 Years |
| IEEE Specifications | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.11ac, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az | |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall |
| Included Accessories | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit (AC power adapter sold separately | Ceiling, T-Rail and wall mount kit and 8 dipole antennas (AC power adaptor sold separately) |
| FortiPresence Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Mesh Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Modes of Operation | FortiGate or FortiCloud management | FortiGate or FortiCloud management |
| SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel & Mesh (when managed by FortiGate) | Local-Bridge, Tunnel & Mesh (when managed by FortiGate) |
| FortiDeploy and FortiCloud Key | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Clients Per Radio (Maximum / Recommended) | 512 / 128 | 512 / 128 |
| LED Off Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Onboard Security Features when Managed from FortiCloud | ||
| Application Control | Yes | Yes |
| Block Botnet | Yes | Yes |
| Antivirus | Yes | Yes |
| Intrusion Prevention | Yes | Yes |
| URL Filtering | Yes | Yes |
| FortiGuard Security Feed | Subscription available through FortiCloud | Subscription available through FortiCloud |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | ||
| 802.11ac Wave2 MU-MIMO | Yes | Yes |
| Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) | Yes | Yes |
| Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD) | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) | Yes | Yes |
| A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation | Yes | Yes |
| MIMO Power Save | Yes | Yes |
| Short Guard Interva | 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 | No | No |
| Packet sniffer mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spectrum analyzer | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length x Width x Height | 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.2 inches (21.5 x 21.5 x 5.6 cm) | 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.2 inches (21.5 x 21.5 x 5.6 cm) |
| Weight | 3.31 lb (1.5 kg) | 3.35 lb (1.52 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 5.09 lb (2.31 kg) | 5.31 lb (2.41 kg) |
| Environment | ||
| Power Supply | Adapter input:100–240V, 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) | 22.87 W / 24 W | 22.87 W / 24 W |
| Humidity | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing |
| Operating Temperature | -4–122x°F (-20–50°C) | -4–122x°F (-20–50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
| UL2043 Plenum Material | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Certifications | ||
| WiFi Alliance Certified | Yes | Yes |
| DFS Certified | In Process | In Process |
| 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 Smart Series Access Points Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
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