FAP-321E - Fortinet 321E Indoor Wireless 3x3 MIMO Access Points
FAP-321EFAP-321E - Fortinet 321E Indoor Wireless 3x3 MIMO Access Points
FAP-321E Overview
The FortiAP 231E is a dual-radio medium-density 3x3 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. This Enterprise-class access point is ideal for environments such as offices, classrooms, or retail establishments with performance throughput of up to 1,300 Mbps at 5GHz. The AP can support MU-MIMO and clients that utilize 3 streams for increased data throughput.
FAP-321E Key Features
802.11ac Wave 2 | Dual Radio 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz | 6 Antennas
3x3 MIMO | Up to 450 + 1,300 Mbps
FAP-321E Specification
| Hardware | |
| Indoor/Outdoor Deployment | Indoor AP |
| Number of Radios | 2 + 1 BLE |
| Number of Antennas | 6 Internal (RP-SMA) + 1 BLE internal |
| Antenna Type and peak Gain | PIFA: 3 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 4 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 |
| Radio 1 Capabilities | 2.4 GHz b/g/n (3x3:3 stream) 20/40 MHz |
| Radio 2 Capabilities | 5 GHz a/n/ac (2x2:2 stream) 20/40/80 MHz |
| Radio 3 Capabilities | - |
| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 450 Mbps |
| Radio 2: up to 1,300 Mbps | |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 6 dBm max TX power |
| Interfaces | 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | IEEE 802.3af & 802.3at |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 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™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist |
| Maximum Tx Power | 2.4 GHz: 27.7 dBm/588 mW (3 chains combined) |
| 5 GHz: 27.7 dBm / 588 mW (3 chains combined) | |
| Kensington Lock | Yes |
| IEEE Standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 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 |
| SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Mesh, & Tunnel |
| Per Radio Client Capacity | Up to 128 for Radio 1, Up to 512 for Radio 2 |
| Cellular Co-existence | Yes |
| LED Off Mode | Yes |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | |
| 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO | Yes |
| Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) | Yes |
| Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding | Yes |
| Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD) | Yes |
| Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) | Yes |
| A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation | Yes |
| MIMO Power Save | Yes |
| Short Guard Interval | Yes |
| OFDMA | No |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | |
| Rogue Scan Radio Modes | Background, Dedicated |
| WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes | Background, Dedicated |
| Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes |
| Spectrum Analyzer | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Length x Width x Height | 7.08 x 7.08 x 1.50 inches (180 x 180 x 38 mm) |
| Weight | 1.0 lbs (0.454 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 1.60 lbs (0.73 kg) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail and Wall |
| Included Accessories | Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
| Environment | |
| Power Supply | SP-FAP200-PA-XX, or GPI-130 |
| Power Consumption (Max.) | 1.68 W |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Operating Temperature | 14–113°F (-10–45°C) / -22–158°F (-30–70°C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
| UL2043 Plenum Material | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >10 Years |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Surge Protection Built In | — |
| Hit-less PoE Failover | No |
| Certifications | |
| WiFi Alliance Certified | No |
| DFS | FCC, CE |
| Certifications | |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Ye |
FAP-321E Warranty
 | Low Price Guarantee |  | Quality Assurance |
 | 100% Money Back Guarantee |  | Commodity Refund Guarantee |
 | Diversified and Flexible Transportation Services |  | Standard Policy |
