Fortinet FortiExtenderVehicle 211F-AM
Semi-Rugged Broadband Wireless WAN Router for Vehicle and OT applications
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Overview:
Extend, Ensure, and Secure Your Network
FortiExtender offers scalable, cost-effective, and resilient 5G, LTE, and Ethernet solutions. Driven by Fortinet’s unique approach of Secure 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.
Secure Networking
Security Fabric Integration
Integration with Fortinet SD-WAN and FortiGate appliances secures internet edge breakouts with a complete set of Web, Content, and Device security controls far beyond other industry solutions.
Optimal Signal Strength
A single PoE cable provides optimal 5G/LTE signal vs complex, lossy antenna cables or limited strength USB modems. Dual SIM and Dual Modem options offer up to 5X network reliability.
Simplified Management Options
Manage your FortiExtender from the FortiManager, FortiGate, or FortiExtender Cloud dashboard, making network changes, security controls, and policy automation simple
Highlights
- Improves user 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 for any user with flexible on-ramp paths to SaaS/IaaS
- Reduces overall WAN TCO with FortiGate Network Security Platform integration
- Cloud-based management empowers businesses with globally distributed locations
- Four LAN ports and routing capabilities enable remote connectivity and networking
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 the maximum 3G/4G LTE wireless signal strength. The unit is powered using Power over Ethernet, enabling the device to be located for optimal signal strength, even up to 100m away from the FortiGate or Network Switch.
FortiExtender can be placed near a window or outdoors for optimal signal strength.
Deployment:
Flexible 5G/LTE Connectivity
The FortiExtender family of 5G/LTE appliances support dual SIM and dual modem options, enabling up to four different ISPs for 5G/ LTE connectivity. Our dual SIM models allow for one active and one passive cellular link, providing fast failover. Dual Modem options provide two active and two passive links, for the fastest failover and disaster recovery. You can also configure the FortiExtender to utilize an ISP link until a certain data usage threshold is reached. At that point, FortiExtender can automatically shift over to another ISP and use that 5G/ LTE connection. Additional conditions can be set to shift the connection between SIM cards, allowing you to balance connectivity and cost.
Flexible WAN Connectivity
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.
Secure Mobility
The FortiExtender portfolio includes vehicle models for secure LTE mobility. Vehicle models include embedded Wi-Fi and 7-36 volts DC power supply to securely connect your mobile fleet. FortiExtender Cloud management allows for remote provisioning and simultaneous management of thousands of mobile fleet vehicles.
Secure LAN Extension
FortiExtender gateways can be deployed at a remote location serves as an extension of the FortiGate LAN interface, connecting to a central FortiGate with a secured L2 tunnel for Layer2~Layer7 security for branch offices. FortiExtender 200F with LAN extension configuration also allows a thin edge deployment, providing a branch office connected to the LAN behind the FortiExtender with secure Internet access over a backhaul connection to FortiSASE.
Specifications:
| FEX-202F-AM | FEX-202F-EA | FEX-200F | FEV-211F-AM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware and System | ||||
| Modem Support | Internal (2x Modem) | N/A | Internal (1x Modem) | |
| Number of Antennas | 6 SMA External | N/A | Vehicle LTE Antenna sold separately. 2x Wi-FI/1x BT antenna included. | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered | IEEE 802.3af (15.4 W) | N/A | No | |
| Ethernet Ports | 5 GE RJ45 Ports (WAN + LAN) | 5 GbE RJ45 ports (WAN or LAN configurable) | 5 GE RJ45 Ports (WAN + LAN) | |
| Bluetooth | Maximum Transmit Power 10 dBm Frequency 2.4 GHz | Maximum Transmit Power 10 dBm Frequency 2.4 GHz | Maximum Transmit Power 10 dBm Frequency 2.4 GHz | |
| GPS Antenna Port | Yes | N/A | Yes | |
| WiFi | - | - | 2x2 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wave2 WiFi | |
| Mounting Options | Wall Mount / Desktop | Wall Mount / Desktop | Wall mount for Vehicle/Desktop | |
| Type | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor/In-Vehicle | |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Height x Width x Length (inches) | 1.5 x 6.22 x 6.22 (not including antenna length) | 1.02 x 7.09 x 3.9 | 1.77 x 5.11 x 7.16 (not including antenna length) | |
| Height x Width x Length (mm) | 38 x 158 x 158 (not including antenna length) | 27 x 180 x 99.9 | 45 x 130 x 182 (not including antenna length) | |
| Weight | 0.90 lbs (0.41 kg) | 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg) | 2.1 lbs (0.97kg) | |
| Environment | ||||
| Power Required | 12V/3A External Adapter/PoE(af/at) | 12V/1A External Adapter | 7-36V DC for 12V/24V vehicle battery system | |
| Power Consumption (Average) | 7.55W | 6.50W | 17.88W | ||
| Power Consumption (Max) | 9.40W | 8.50W | 6.19 W (21.12 BTU/hr) @ -5C 6.81 W (23.24 BTU/hr) @ 50C |
22.74W | |
| Operating Temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) | 32–104°F (0–40°C) | (-40)-158°F or (-40)-70°C | |
| Storage Temperature | -4–158°F (-20–70°C) | -4–158°F (-20–70°C) | (-40)-158°F or (-40)-70°C | |
| Humidity | 5–95% | 5–95% | 5–95% | |
| Certifications | ||||
| FCC | FCC Part 15B, 15C, 2.1091 | FCC Part 15B, 15C, 2.1091 | FCC Part 15B, 15C, 2.1091 | |
| IC | ICES-003, RSS-247, RSS-102 | ICES-003, RSS-247, RSS-102 | ICES-003, RSS-247, RSS-102 | CE | EMC 2014/30/EU (EN 55032, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2/-3; EN 301 489-1/-17/-52, Draft EN 301 489-19) RED 2014/53/EU (EN 300 328, EN 303 413, EN 301 908-1/-2/-13, EN 62311) LVD 2014/35/EU (EN 62368-1) |
EMC 2014/30/EU (EN 55032, EN 55024, EN 55035, EN 61000-3-2/-3; EN 301 489-1/-17) RED 2014/53/EU (EN 300 328, EN 62311) LVD 2014/35/EU (EN 60950-1, EN 62368-1) |
| UL | UL/CSA 62368-1 | UL/CSA 60950-1, UL/CSA 62368-1 | Pending | |
| CB | IEC/EN 62368-1 | IEC/EN 60950-1, IEC/EN 62368-1 | IEC/EN 62368-1 | |
| Ingress Protection | - | - | IP64 (dust tight and splashing water) | |
| Rail | - | - | EN 50155 Class S1 | |
| Shock/Vibration/Humidity | - | - | MIL STD 810H, SAE J1455 | |
Documentation:
Download the FortiExtender Series Data Sheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
- 24x7 FortiCare Contract
24x7 Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades - Router Bundle
Router Bundle (includes 24x7 FortiCare and SD-WAN) - Standard Bundle
Standard Bundle (includes 24x7 FortiCare, SD-WAN and Firewall)/li> - Prices are for one year of Premium RMA support. Usual discounts can be applied.
- Annual contracts only. No multi-year SKUs are available for these services.
- Contact Fortinet Renewals team for upgrade quotations for existing FortiCare contracts.
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.