Fortinet FortiAP U421EV
Universal Indoor Wireless Access Point
Fortinet FortiAP-U421EV Series
FortiAP-U421EV
FortiAP-U421EV Universal Indoor wireless AP
2 x GE RJ45 port, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WAVE 2, dual concurrent dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4x4 MIMO, Ceiling/wall mount kit included, For AC power adapter order: SP-FAP400-PA. Region Code A
2 x GE RJ45 port, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WAVE 2, dual concurrent dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4x4 MIMO, Ceiling/wall mount kit included, For AC power adapter order: SP-FAP400-PA. Region Code A
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Overview:
Enterprise WiFi has transformed from a transient network to a permanent fixture within all organizations. The data transported on our wireless networks span from classroom video conferencing to healthcare patient monitoring traffic to financial Point-of-Sale transactions. Expectations continue to rise for this always on, always everywhere network. Today, WiFi is no longer a convenience but a mission critical utility.Universal Access Points
Fortinet offers the industry’s largest enterprise-class WiFi portfolio and blazing fast 802.11ac Wave 2 access points. The Fortinet Universal AP offer the ability to support all deployment options from on-premise to cloud management. This ability by our Universal Access Points to intelligently support stand-alone infrastructure controllers (FortiWLC), integrated security controllers (FortiGate) and cloud management (FortiCloud) options, establish a new benchmark in flexibility, performance and security in the enterprise WLAN market. When paired with our industry-leading FortiGuard services, this next generation enterprise-class WLAN solution can protect your network from the latest cybersecurity threats while at the same time providing unmatched wireless performance.Highlights
- Supports Universal Access Management from on-premise to cloud management
- 802.11ac Wave 2 technology with data rates of up to 3.5 Gbps
- 4x4 MU-MIMO technology improves client throughput and range
- 802.11ac transmit beamforming (TxBF)
- Modulation up to 256 QAM
- Integrated with Fortinet Security Fabric
- Virtual Cell enabled deployments segment traffic at RF layer
| Features & Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Universal Access Management | Supports ALL wireless deployment types from on-premise controllers to cloud management. |
| Highest Gigabit WiFi Performance | Incorporates the highest WiFi standards available today — 802.11ac Wave 2, 3.5 Gbps, 4x4, MU-MIMO. |
| Unmatched Security Protection | Integrates with Fortinet’s Security Fabric providing unparalleled cybersecurity protection at the network edge |
Highlights:
Fortinet Universal access points are designed to support medium to large offices, schools, universities, hospitals, hotels, and large retail stores.
Education
Deployment of large scale WiFi requires site surveys, channel planning and worries over cell sizes and transmit power. Fortinet’s Universal access points ,when paired with our Infrastructure wireless controllers (FortiWLC and MC), eliminates this work. Cloud FortiCloud Infrastructure FortiWLC Integrated FortiGate Universal Access Point FAP-U This enables school administrators to simplify initial deployment or the adding of APs to support more students throughout the campus or in classrooms without the headaches of more wireless network planning
Healthcare
Patient safety is priority one. Fortinet Universal APs empower hospitals to improve patient safety by enabling life-critical applications such as telemetry requiring low bandwidth but exceptionally high reliability. Our Integrated secure wireless controllers (FortiGate) connected to our Universal access points ensures patient safety remains paramount.
Retail
The retail sector continues to be a top target for cyber criminals. To protect themselves and their customers, while also providing robust wireless services to their customers and employees, retailers need a cost-effective wireless solution. Retailers can streamline WiFi store deployments through the combination of Universal APs and FortiCloud. This, in combination with FortiGuard services, provides cybersecurity protection to mitigate risk to retailers from damage created by a data breach.
Highest Gigabit WiFi Performance — 802.11ac Wave 2
The FortiAP U421EV and U423EV access points support the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 standard, with a client association rate of up to 3.5 Gbps. Additional features include 802.11ac explicit transmit beamforming (TxBF), multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) and more. The combination of the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard and these advanced features means better client data rates over greater distances, and ultimately a better user experience.RF RX/TX Performance Table:
| FORTIAP U421EV and FORTIAP U423EV RADIO 1 |
RADIO 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802.11 a/g | 2.4 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) | 5 GHz Tx Power (dBm) | Rx Sensitivity (dBm) |
| 6 Mbps | 22 | -94 | 20 | -91 |
| 9 Mbps | 22 | -92 | 20 | -89 |
| 12 Mbps | 22 | -89 | 20 | -86 |
| 18 Mbps | 22 | -88 | 20 | -85 |
| 24 Mbps | 22 | -83 | 20 | -80 |
| 36 Mbps | 22 | -78 | 19 | -75 |
| 48 Mbps | 22 | -77 | 19 | -74 |
| 54 Mbps | 19 | -76 | 18 | -73 |
| 802.11 HT20 | ||||
| MSC 0/8/16 (BPSK) | 22 | -91 | 20 | -89 |
| MSC 1/9/17 (QPSK) | 21 | -89 | 19 | -87 |
| MSC 2/10/18 (QPSK) | 20 | -86 | 19 | -84 |
| MSC 3/11/19 (16-QAM) | 19 | -85 | 18 | -83 |
| MSC 4/12/20 (16-QAM) | 19 | -80 | 17 | -78 |
| MSC 5/13/21 (64-QAM) | 18 | -75 | 17 | -73 |
| MSC 6/14/22 (64-QAM) | 18 | -74 | 17 | -72 |
| MSC 7/15/23 (64-QAM) | 18 | -73 | 17 | -71 |
| 802.11 HT40 | ||||
| MSC 0/8/16 (BPSK) | 21 | -89 | 20 | -86 |
| MSC 1/9/17 (QPSK) | 20 | -87 | 19 | -84 |
| MSC 2/10/18 (QPSK) | 20 | -84 | 19 | -81 |
| MSC 3/11/19 (16-QAM) | 19 | -83 | 18 | -80 |
| MSC 4/12/20 (16-QAM) | 19 | -78 | 18 | -75 |
| MSC 5/13/21 (64-QAM) | 18 | -73 | 17 | -70 |
| MSC 6/14/22 (64-QAM) | 18 | -72 | 17 | -69 |
| MSC 7/15/23 (64-QAM) | 18 | -71 | 17 | -68 |
| MSC 8/16/24 (256-QAM) | 15 | -66 | 14 | -65 |
| MSC 9/17/25 (256-QAM) | 15 | -65 | 14 | -63 |
| 802.11 HT80 | ||||
| MSC 0 (BPSK) | - | - | 18 | -83 |
| MSC 1 (QPSK) | - | - | 17 | -80 |
| MSC 2 (QPSK) | - | - | 17 | -78 |
| MSC 3 (16-QAM) | - | - | 16 | -75 |
| MSC 4 (16-QAM) | - | - | 16 | -73 |
| MSC 5 (64-QAM) | - | - | 15 | -72 |
| MSC 6 (64-QAM) | - | - | 15 | -70 |
| MSC 7 (64-QAM) | - | - | 15 | -69 |
| MSC 8 (256-QAM) | - | - | 15 | -65 |
| MSC 9 (256-QAM) | - | - | 15 | -59 |
Specifications:
| FortiAP U421EV | FortiAP U423EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ||
| Hardware Type | Indoor Universal AP | Indoor Universal AP |
| Number of Radios | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 8 Internal | 8 RP-SMA External |
| Peak Antenna Gain |
|
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 20/40 MHz (256 QAM) | 2.4 GHz b/g/n 20/40 MHz (256 QAM) |
| Frequency of Radio 2 | 5 GHz a/n/ac 20/40/80/160 MHz (256 QAM) | 5 GHz a/n/ac 20/40/80/160 MHz (256 QAM) |
| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps Radio 2: up to 3.46 Gbps | Radio 1: up to 800 Mbps Radio 2: up to 3.46 Gbps |
| Radio Chains / Streams | SU-MIMO — 4x4 / Up to 4 streams MU-MIMO — 4x4 / Up to 3 streams | SU-MIMO — 4x4 / Up to 4 streams MU-MIMO — 4x4 / Up to 3 streams |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | 4 dBm Transmit Power (class 2) -94 dBm Receive Sensitivity | 4 dBm Transmit Power (class 2) -94dBm Receive Sensitivity |
| 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) |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | 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™ and WPA2™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP and Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist | 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 |
| IEEE Standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac, 802.3at, 802.3az | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11n, 802.1x, 802.3af, 802.11ac, 802.3at, 802.3az |
| FortiPresence Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Mesh Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Modes of Operation | MC with SD 8.2, FWLM, FortiGate or FortiCloud management | MC with SD 8.2, FWLM, FortiGate or FortiCloud management |
| SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel & Mesh (when managed by controller) | Local-Bridge, Tunnel & Mesh (when managed by controller) |
| FortiDeploy and FortiCloud Key | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Clients Per Radio (Maximum / Recommended) | 512 / 128 | 512 / 128 |
| LED Off Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Interval | Yes | Yes |
| WME Multimedia Extensions | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) | Yes (4 priority queues for voice, video, data and background traffic) |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | ||
| Frequencies Scanned | 2.4 and 5 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Background Scan with Client Access on 2.4 and 5 GHz | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time Scan as Dedicated Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time Scan with Client Access on 5G GHz | No | No |
| Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spectrum Analyzer | Yes — Dedicated chipset | Yes — Dedicated chipset | FortiAP U421EV | FortiAP U423EV |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length x Width x Height (inches) | 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.2 | 8.46 x 8.46 x 2.2 |
| Length x Width x Height (mm) | 215 x 215 x 56 | 215 x 215 x 56 |
| Weight | 3.31 lb (1.5 kg) | 3.4 lb (1.53 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 5.09 lb (2.31 kg) | 5.36 lb (2.43 kg) |
| 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 adapter sold separately) |
| Environment | ||
| Power Supply | Adapter input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.9A Max output: 12V DC, 3A | Adapter input: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.9A Max output: 12V DC, 3A |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 24.26 W / 24.58 W | 24.26 W / 24.58 W |
| Humidity | 5–90% non condensing | 5–90% non condensing |
| Operating Temperature | -4–122˚F (-20–50˚C) | -4–122˚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 |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years | >30 Years |
| Certifications | ||
| WiFi Alliance Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | ||
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Yes |
* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.
Antenna Radiation Patterns:
Performance Matrix:
| 802.11ac Performance — Data Rates (Mbps) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptor | Data Streams | VHT20 Normal GI Short GI | VHT40 Normal GI Short GI | VHT80 Normal GI Short GI | VH160 Normal GI Short GI | ||||
| MCS 0 | 1 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 13.5 | 15 | 29.3 | 32.5 | 58.6 | 65 |
| MCS 1 | 1 | 13 | 14.4 | 27 | 30 | 58.5 | 65 | 117 | 130 |
| MCS 2 | 1 | 19.5 | 21.7 | 40.5 | 45 | 87.8 | 97.5 | 175.6 | 195 |
| MCS 3 | 1 | 26 | 28.9 | 54 | 60 | 117 | 130 | 234 | 260 |
| MCS 4 | 1 | 39 | 43.3 | 81 | 90 | 175.5 | 195 | 351 | 390 |
| MCS 5 | 1 | 52 | 57.8 | 108 | 120 | 234 | 260 | 468 | 520 |
| MCS 6 | 1 | 58.5 | 65 | 121.5 | 135 | 263.3 | 292.5 | 526.6 | 585 |
| MCS 7 | 1 | 65 | 72.2 | 135 | 150 | 292.5 | 325 | 585 | 650 |
| MCS 8 | 1 | 78 | 86.7 | 162 | 180 | 351 | 390 | 702 | 780 |
| MCS 9 | 1 | NA | NA | 180 | 200 | 390 | 433.3 | 780 | 866.6 |
| MCS 0 | 2 | 13 | 14.4 | 27 | 30 | 58.5 | 65 | 117 | 130 |
| MCS 1 | 2 | 26 | 28.9 | 54 | 60 | 117 | 130 | 234 | 260 |
| MCS 2 | 2 | 39 | 43.3 | 81 | 90 | 175.5 | 195 | 351 | 390 |
| MCS 3 | 2 | 52 | 57.8 | 108 | 120 | 234 | 260 | 468 | 520 |
| MCS 4 | 2 | 78 | 86.7 | 162 | 180 | 351 | 390 | 702 | 780 |
| MCS 5 | 2 | 104 | 115.6 | 216 | 240 | 468 | 520 | 936 | 1040 |
| MCS 6 | 2 | 117 | 130 | 243 | 270 | 526.5 | 585 | 1053 | 1170 |
| MCS 7 | 2 | 130 | 144.4 | 270 | 300 | 585 | 650 | 1170 | 1300 |
| MCS 8 | 2 | 156 | 173.3 | 324 | 360 | 702 | 780 | 1404 | 1560 |
| MCS 9 | 2 | NA | NA | 360 | 400 | 780 | 866.7 | 1560 | 1733.4 |
| MCS 0 | 3 | 19.5 | 21.7 | 40.5 | 45 | 87.8 | 97.5 | 175.6 | 195 |
| MCS 1 | 3 | 39 | 43.3 | 81 | 90 | 175.5 | 195 | 351 | 390 |
| MCS 2 | 3 | 58.5 | 65 | 121.5 | 135 | 263.3 | 292.5 | 526.6 | 585 |
| MCS 3 | 3 | 78 | 86.7 | 162 | 180 | 351 | 390 | 702 | 780 |
| MCS 4 | 3 | 117 | 130 | 243 | 270 | 526.5 | 585 | 1053 | 1170 |
| MCS 5 | 3 | 156 | 173.3 | 324 | 360 | 702 | 780 | 1404 | 1560 |
| MCS 6 | 3 | 175.5 | 195 | 364.5 | 405 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| MCS 7 | 3 | 195 | 216.7 | 405 | 450 | 877.5 | 975 | 1755 | 1950 |
| MCS 8 | 3 | 234 | 260 | 486 | 540 | 1053 | 1170 | 2106 | 2340 |
| MCS 9 | 3 | 260 | 288.9 | 540 | 600 | 1170 | 1300 | 2340 | 2600 |
| MCS 0 | 4 | 26 | 28.9 | 54 | 60 | 117 | 130 | 234 | 260 |
| MCS 1 | 4 | 52 | 57.8 | 108 | 120 | 234 | 260 | 468 | 520 |
| MCS 2 | 4 | 78 | 86.7 | 162 | 180 | 351 | 390 | 702 | 780 |
| MCS 3 | 4 | 104 | 115.6 | 216 | 240 | 468 | 520 | 936 | 1040 |
| MCS 4 | 4 | 156 | 173.3 | 324 | 360 | 702 | 780 | 1404 | 1560 |
| MCS 5 | 4 | 208 | 231.1 | 432 | 480 | 936 | 1040 | 1872 | 2080 |
| MCS 6 | 4 | 234 | 260 | 486 | 540 | 1053 | 1170 | 2106 | 2340 |
| MCS 7 | 4 | 260 | 288.9 | 540 | 600 | 1170 | 1300 | 2340 | 2600 |
| MCS 8 | 4 | 312 | 346.7 | 648 | 720 | 1404 | 1560 | 2808 | 3120 |
| MCS 9 | 4 | NA | NA | 720 | 800 | 1560 | 1733.3 | 3120 | 3466.6 |
Documentation:
Download the Fortinet FortiAP Universal Access Point Series Datasheet (.PDF)
Pricing Notes:
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
Fortinet FortiAP-U421EV Series
FortiAP-U421EV
FortiAP-U421EV Universal Indoor wireless AP
2 x GE RJ45 port, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WAVE 2, dual concurrent dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4x4 MIMO, Ceiling/wall mount kit included, For AC power adapter order: SP-FAP400-PA. Region Code A
2 x GE RJ45 port, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WAVE 2, dual concurrent dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4x4 MIMO, Ceiling/wall mount kit included, For AC power adapter order: SP-FAP400-PA. Region Code A
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