Fortinet FortiAP-321C
The FortiAP 321C is a dual-radio 802.11ac AP, designed for medium density indoor environments, including hotspot and guest or social WiFi deployments. The smoke detector form factor is perfect where discreet installation is required, like school classrooms and retail stores.
- 802.11ac Wave 1
- Dual Radio 2.4 and 5 GHz
- 6 Internal Antennas
- 3×3 MIMO
- Up to 450 + 1,300 Mbps
Categories: Fortinet, Network & Systems
Product Description
Specifications:
| FortiAP-321C | |
|---|---|
| Hardware | |
| Indoor/Outdoor Deployment | Indoor AP |
| Number of Radios | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 6 Internal |
| Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA: 4 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 5 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 (3×3:3 stream) 20/40 MHz (64 QAM) |
| Radio 2 Capabilities | 5 GHz a/n/ac (3×3:3 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM) |
| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: Up to 450 Mbps Radio 2: Up to 1300 Mbps |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio | – |
| Interfaces | 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | IEEE 802.3af |
| 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 and WPA2 with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist |
| Maximum Tx Power | 2.4 GHz: 24 dBm / 251 mW (3 chains combined)* 5 GHz: 25 dBm / 316 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 |
| SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh |
| Per Radio Client Capacity | Up to 128 |
| Cellular Co-existence | No |
| LED Off Mode | Yes |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | |
| 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO | No |
| Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF) | No |
| 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 |
| Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | |
| Rogue Scan Radio Modes | Background, Full-time |
| WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes | Background, Full-time |
| Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes |
| Spectrum Analyzer | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Length x Width x Height | 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.66 inches (160 x 160 x 42 mm) |
| Weight | 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg) |
| Package (shipping) Weight | 1.33 lbs (0.6 kg) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
| Included Accessories | Mount kits for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
| Environment | |
| Power Supply | SP-FG20C-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130 |
| Power Consumption (Max.) | 12.6 W |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Operating Temperature | -32 to 113°F (0-45°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 140˚F (-20 to 60˚C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS2 |
| UL2043 Plenum Material | No |
| Mean Time Between Failures | >30 Years |
| IP Rating | – |
| Surge Protection Built In | – |
| Hit-less PoE Failover | No |
| Certifications | |
| WiFi Alliance Certified | Yes |
| DFS | CE, Japan |
| Certifications | |
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
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