Product Type | Access Point |
Model | FAP-432FR |
Manufacturer Part Number | FAP-432FR-T |
Form Factor | Outdoor, Industrial-Grade |
Environment | Outdoor |
Radio Count | Tri |
Power Requirements | 802.3at PoE+ or optional 12VDC AC Adapter (not included) |
Weight | 1.54 kg (3.4 lbs) |
FORTINET HW FAP-432FR Outdoor Tri-Radio Access Point



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- Built for hazardous industrial environments with UL Class 1, Division 2 compliance
- High-performance tri-radio architecture enables robust, interference-resistant wireless deployment
- Integrated BLE and Zigbee support allows seamless IoT and sensor connectivity
Product Overview
The FORTINET HW FAP-432FR is an industrial-grade outdoor wireless access point designed for hazardous conditions and high-demand environments. It features tri-radio architecture with support for 802.11ax/ac/n standards, and utilizes 4x4 MIMO over dual frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). An additional 2x2 Wave 2 radio enhances wireless flexibility. The unit includes Bluetooth/BLE and Zigbee connectivity, external N-Type omni-directional antennas, and dual Ethernet ports, including a 2.5G RJ45 interface. Built for UL Class 1, Division 2 environments with included mounting hardware and optional PoE or AC adapter for power, it ensures high security and compliance standards for enterprise and industrial outdoor deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
MIMO Technology | 4x4 MU-MIMO on 2 radios; 2x2 MU-MIMO on third radio |
Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth Low Energy - BLE) |
Zigbee | Yes |
Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual-band |
Spatial Streams | Up to 10 |
Max PHY Rate (5 GHz) | 2402 Mbps |
Max PHY Rate (2.4 GHz) | 1148 Mbps |
Total Max Throughput | 3600 Mbps |
Compliance & Origin
Compliance Standards | UL 62368-1, UL Class I Division 2, FCC Part 15, RoHS 2.0 |
Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, UL C1D2 |
Country of Origin | TAIWAN |
Advanced Security Features
Zero Trust Access | Supported through Fortinet ZTNA integration |
WLAN Security Features | WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, MAC filtering, rogue AP detection |
Intrusion Detection/Prevention | Wireless IDS/IPS via FortiGate integration |
Authentication Methods | 802.1X with RADIUS, PSK, Captive Portal |
Content Filtering | Supported via FortiGate UTM firewall integration |
Malware Protection | Enabled through FortiGate next-gen firewall |
Interfaces
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Networking / Ports Qty | 3 |
Ethernet Interface | 1x 2.5G Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x 1G Ethernet (RJ-45), 1x Console Port (RJ-45) |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Antenna Type | External Omni-Directional |
Antenna Connectors | N-Type (external) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.23 Inch |
Depth | 8.23 Inch |
Height | 2.38 Inch |
Mounting Options | Wall, pole mounting kit included |
Enclosure Rating | IP67-rated (dustproof and waterproof) |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
Housing Material | Ruggedized plastic with UV protection |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiGate Controller, FortiAP Cloud, Fortinet Management and Analytics Fabric |
Licensing Model | Controller-managed, optional FortiAP Cloud license required |
Included Cloud Features | Zero-touch provisioning, remote monitoring, firmware updates |