Fortinet FortiAP S423E
802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point with Dual 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radios
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Overview:
The FAP-423E 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 S423E supports MU-MiMO giving excellent performance throughput of up to 1.733 GHz and the ability to support 3 simultaneous devices.
The FortiAP-S series are cloud-managed access points designed for deployment in SMBs and distributed enterprise remote sites. Managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal, they eliminate the CAPEX and complexity of deploying WLAN controllers and management servers. Two models come with 3x3 internal antennas, and two are equipped with connectors for use with external directional or panel antennas.
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:
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