Product Overview
Overview:
FortiAP Cloud Overview
Managing standalone access points can be a logistical challenge. Network administrators need to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their wireless network on a continual basis. FortiAP management via FortiAP Cloud centralizes the lifecycle management of standalone FortiAPs with a simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use cloud interface that is accessible from anywhere.
FortiAP Universal access points are managed centrally by the FortiAP Cloud provisioning and management portal, the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate security appliance, or by the FortiWLC dedicated Wireless LAN Controller platform.
FortiAP U431F and U433F
These enterprise class 802.11ax indoor APs provide three radios. These top-of-the-line access points provide OFDMA, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for PoE diversity. The APs can be configured for dual 5 GHz band access while still providing coverage for devices on the 2.4 GHz band, or can be configured to offer dedicated scanning. The integrated BLE radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.
- 802.11ax
- Tri-Radio 5 GHz + 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz + scanning
- 10 Antennas
- 4x4 MIMO
- Up to 4,804 Mbps + 4,804 Mbps + 300 Mbps
Universally Manageable Access Points
Fortinet’s FortiAP-U Series offers a wide range of Access Points capable of being managed by any of Fortinet’s controller and management options: Cloud, FortiOS, or WLAN Controller. Perfect from everything from a large campus to hundreds of branch locations. Access Points are available across the performance spectrum up to the fastest Wi-Fi 6 4x4:4 devices.
Specifications:
| FortiAP U431F | FortiAP U433F | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ||
| Hardware Type | Indoor AP | Indoor AP |
| Number of Radios | 3 + 1 BT/BLE | 3 + 1 BT/BLE |
| Number of Antennas | 10 Internal + 1 BT/BLE Internal | 10 External (RP-SMA) + 1 BT/BLE Internal |
| Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA: 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi for 5 GHz | Dipole: 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 | 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850 |
| Radio 1 Capabilities | 5.0 GHz a/n/ac/ax (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80/160 MHz (64 QAM and 1024 QAM) |
5.0 GHz a/n/ac/ax (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80/160 MHz (64 QAM and 1024 QAM) |
| Radio 2 Capabilities | 2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz (high band) a/b/g/n/ac/ax (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80/160 MHz (64 QAM and 1024 QAM) |
2.4 GHz or 5.0 GHz (high band) a/b/g/n/ac/ax (4x4:4 stream) 20/40/80/160 MHz (64 QAM and 1024 QAM) |
| Radio 3 Capabilities | 2.4/5.0 GHz dual band b/g/n/ac (2x2:2 stream) 20/40 MHz (64 QAM) |
2.4/5.0 GHz dual band b/g/n/ac (2x2:2 stream) 20/40 MHz (64 QAM) |
| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 4,804 Mbps Radio 2: up to 4,804 Mbps Radio 3: up to 300 Mbps |
Radio 1: up to 4,804 Mbps Radio 2: up to 4,804 Mbps Radio 3: up to 300 Mbps |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 4 dBm max TX power | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 4 dBm max TX power |
| Interfaces | 1x 10/100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port | 1x 10/100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 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 | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (2x2 @ 17 dBm with 802.3af; USB disabled) | Dual redundant PoE power ports with support for IEEE 802.3at (2x2 @ 17 dBm with 802.3af; USB disabled) |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) | 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 | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST |
| User/Device Authentication | WPA™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | WPA™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist |
| Maximum Tx Power | Radio 1: 5 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* Radio 2: 2.4 GHz: 26 dBm / 398 mW (4 chains combined)* 5 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* Radio 3: 2.4 GHz: 22 dBm / 158 mW (2 chains combined)* |
Radio 1: 5 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* Radio 2: 2.4 GHz: 26 dBm / 398 mW (4 chains combined)* 5 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* Radio 3: 2.4 GHz: 22 dBm / 158 mW (2 chains combined)* |
| Kensington Lock | Yes | 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, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az | 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, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az |
| SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Mesh, & Tunnel | Local-Bridge, Mesh, & Tunnel |
| Per Radio Client Capacity | Up to 512 | Up to 512 |
| Cellular Co-existence** | Yes | Yes |
| LED Off Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | ||
| 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wave 2 | 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 Interval | Yes | Yes |
| OFMDA | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | ||
| Rogue Scan Radio Modes | Background, Dedicated | Background, Dedicated |
| WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes | Background, Dedicated (recommended) | Background, Dedicated (recommended) |
| Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spectrum Analyzer | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length x Width x Height | 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.26 inches (215 x 215 x 57.5 mm) |
8.46 x 8.46 x 2.26 inches (215 x 215 x 57.5 mm) |
| Weight | 1.0 lb (0.453 kg) | 1.0 lb (0.453 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg) | 1.8 lbs (0.82 kg) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail and Wall | Ceiling, T-Rail and Wall |
| Included Accessories | Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall | Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall, 10x dipole antennas |
| Environment | ||
| Power Supply | SP-FAP200-PA-XX, or GPI-130 | SP-FAP200-PA-XX, or GPI-130 |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 24.5 W | 24.5 W |
| Humidity | 10–90% Non-Condensed 5–90% Condensed |
10–90% Non-Condensed 5–90% Condensed |
| Operating / Storage Temperature | 32–122°F (0–50°C) / -31–158°F (-35–70°C) | 32–122°F (0–50°C) / -31–158°F (-35–70°C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
| UL2043 Plenum Material | Yes | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years | >30 Years |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Surge Protection Built In | — | — |
| Hit-less PoE Failover | Yes (802.3at only) | Yes (802.3at only) |
| Certifications | ||
| Wi-Fi Alliance Certified | No | No |
| DFS | — | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Yes |
* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.
** Additional filtration added to reduce interference in 2.4GHz band from nearby cellular equipment.
