Fortinet FortiExtender 101F
Extend, Ensure, and Secure Your Network
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Overview:
Extend Connectivity and Improve Network Availability
FortiExtender offers scalable, cost-effective, and resilient 5G, LTE, and Ethernet solutions. Driven by Fortinet’s unique approach of Security-driven networking FortiExtender allows organizations business continuity, improved network availability while securing connectivity with wired broadband and cellular networks. From secure point of sale (POS) systems to vehicle fleet communication, FortiExtender provides reliable broadband access to the internet and extends the value of the Fortinet Security Fabric to support fluid business operations dependent on remote device connectivity.
Security Fabric Integration
Integration with FortiGate appliances provides a single pane of glass
management of the wired and wireless WAN connections and security
which reduces Total Cost of Ownership for your WAN and improves
manageability of remote connections in your network.
Designed for Optimal Signal Strength
Can be located indoors or outdoors to maximize
3G/4G LTE signal strength (up to 100m from the
FortiGate appliance or network switch) without
using lossy antenna cables or limited strength
USB modems.
Simplified Management Options
Manage your FortiExtender from the FortiGate
or from the cloud. FortiExtender Cloud offers
hosted management of an unlimited number
of FortiExtenders anywhere in the world.
Highlights
- Improves use experience though optimal 5G and LTE wireless signal
- Provides secure network failover with out of band management (OBM), dual SIM, and dual Modem capabilities
- Integrates with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN for ease of deployment, management, and security
- Offers dynamic, flexible edge connectivity—switch links among ISPs based on data consumption, schedules, or ad hoc
- Enables network access for remote sites and branches located beyond fixed broadband
- Accelerates cloud connectivity with on-ramp to SaaS/IaaS
- Reduces WAN TCO through a single pane of glass management integration with the FortiGate Network Security Platform
- Cloud-based management available and ideal for large-scale, geographically dispersed locations
- Four LAN ports and basic routing enable remote connectivity and networking for remote locations and PoE powered
Features:
Superior Management, Security and Control
FortiExtenders are a true plug-and-play device. Once connected to the FortiGate, they appear as a regular network interface in FortiOS management. IT administrators can manage the connection as well as implement complete UTM security and control, just like any other FortiGate interface. In addition, FortiOS will display data quota usage on the wireless WAN interface, providing complete visibility of the connection to ensure costly carrier data limits are not exceeded. The superior management, security, and control of the FortiExtender ultimately reduces IT costs while extending, ensuring, and securing the network.
Flexible Deployment for Optimal Signal Strength
FortiExtender devices have been engineered to be installed in the best possible location to achieve maximum 3G/4G LTE wireless signal strength. The unit is powered using Power over Ethernet with both indoor and outdoor models available, enabling the device to be located for optimal signal strength, even up to 100m away from the FortiGate or Network Switch.
FortiOS Web-based GUI — complete FortiExtender visibility and control.
FortiExtender can be placed near a window or outdoors for optimal signal strength.
Flexible LTE Connectivity
The FortiExtender family of LTE appliances all support dual SIM cards per radio enabling the option of using two different ISPs for LTE connectivity. While only one SIM card can be active on any radio, the dual SIM option enables you to switch between ISP providers to optimize your connectivity and minimize your costs. For example, you can configure the FortiExtender to utilize the link from ISP A until a certain data usage threshold is reached. At that point, FortiExtender can automatically shift over to ISP B and use that LTE connection. Additional conditions can be set to shift the connection between the two SIM cards, all to enable the optimal balance of connectivity and cost.
Switch between ISPs based on cost or data usage
Mix LTE and Cable/DSL connections for load-balancing and/or failover
Flexible WAN Connectivity
The 200 series of FortiExtender offers new WAN connectivity options with an Ethernet WAN port, in addition to the LTE WAN links. With this WAN port, you can connect to a DSL, cable, or another modem for additional WAN connectivity options. Load-balancing and failover options enable your FortiExtender to manage your WAN connections across several options to ensure connectivity at the best cost point.
Hybrid WAN-LAN Connectivity
FortiExtender offers four LAN Ethernet ports to enable multiple connections to the LTE connection. Ideal for High Availability (HA) pairs of FortiGates, each FortiGate can be directly connected to the FortiExtender. Either FortiGate can run in load-balancing or failover modes and receive WAN connectivity from the FortiExtender.
Easily supports two FortiGates in HA mode without additional hardware
Features
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FEX-101F-AM |
FEX-201E |
FEX-211E |
FEX-212F |
FEX-511F |
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Advanced Radio Technology |
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2x2 MIMO — enables industry leading data speeds |
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4x4 MIMO — enables industry leading data speeds |
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5G Downlink 4x4 MIMO bands: n1/ n2/n3/n7/n25/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/ n77/n78/n79 |
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5G Uplink 22 MIMO Band: 41 |
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LTE Downlink 44 MIMO bands: B1/ B2/B3/B4/B7/B25/B30/B32/B34/B38/ B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48/B66 |
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Receiver Equalization — improves performance in noisy and highly mobile environments |
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Receiver Diversity — improves performance at cell edges and in buildings |
⃝✓ |
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Dual Modem |
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Advanced Software Features |
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Connection Status |
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Auto-connect |
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Auto-select Network |
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Data Byte Count |
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Network Profile |
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Self-diagnostics |
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Power Management — standby and hibernate selective suspend |
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DIAG and AT Commands |
⃝✓ |
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Private IP SIM Support |
⃝✓ |
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L2 and L3 Tunnel Modes via VLAN, VxLAN, and CAPWAP for fast and flexible deployments |
⃝✓ |
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Single Pane of Glass Management via FortiGate and FortiManager |
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SIM Features |
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Dual-SIM Support with intelligent fail-over algorithms |
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SIM Size: Micro-SIM type 3FF |
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SIM Security Cover |
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IMEI printed at bottom of enclosure for ease of activation |
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Carrier Certifications |
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Verizon |
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ATT |
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PTCRB |
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T-Mobile |
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Specifications:
Hardware Specifications
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Modem Support |
Internal (1x Modem) |
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Number of Antennas |
3 SMA External |
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered |
IEEE 802.3af (15.4 W) |
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Ethernet Ports |
5 GE RJ45 Ports (WAN + LAN) |
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Bluetooth |
N/A |
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GPS Antenna Port |
Yes |
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Mounting Options |
Wall Mount / Desktop |
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Type |
Indoor |
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Dimensions |
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Height x Width x Length (inches) |
1.45 x 5.9 x 5.9 (not including antenna length) |
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Height x Width x Length (mm) |
37 x 150 x 150 (not including antenna length) |
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Weight |
0.81 lbs (0.37 kg) |
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Environment |
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Power Required |
12V/2A External Adapter/PoE(af/at) |
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Power Consumption (Average) |
6.5 W |
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Power Consumption (Maximum) |
8.5 W |
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Operating Temperature |
32–104°F (0–40°C) |
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Storage Temperature |
-4–158°F (-20–70°C) |
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Humidity |
5–95% |
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Certifications |
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FCC |
FCC Part 15B, 2.1091 |
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IC |
ICES-003, RSS-102 |
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CE |
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UL |
UL/CSA 62368-1 |
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CB |
IEC/EN 60950-1, IEC/EN 62368-1 |
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3G/4G/LTE/5G Specifications
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| Regional Compatibility | |
| North America Carriers | |
| Internal Modem Specifications | |
| Modem Model | Quectel EM06-A (1x Modem) |
| 5G NR SA and NSA | - Bands: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/ n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 |
4G: LTE | CAT-6 FDD Bands: B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B25/B26/B29/ B30/B66 TDD Bands: B41 |
| 3G: UMTS/HSPA+ | Bands: B2/B4/B5 |
| 3G: WCDMA | Bands: B2/B4/B5 |
| Additional Ports | GPS antenna port |
| Connector Type | SMA (MAIN, AUX, GPS) |
| Module Certifications | FCC, IC, GCF, PTCRB |
| Diversity | Yes |
| MIMO | Yes |
| GNSS Bias | Yes |
Documentation:
Download the FortiExtender Series Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
- 24x7 FortiCare Contract
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