| Product Type | Access Point |
| Model | FortiAP 432F |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FAP-432F-EO |
| Form Factor | Outdoor Mountable |
| Environment | Outdoor |
| Radio Count | Tri |
| MIMO Type | 4x4 MU-MIMO |
| Max Power Consumption | 37.9 Watt |
| Power Input | 802.3at PoE+ |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg) |
FORTINET FortiAP 432F Outdoor Tri-Radio Access Point

Key Benefits
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- Supports tri-radio architecture (Wi-Fi 6 included), ensuring high-density, high-speed wireless deployments
- Includes PoE injector and full mounting kit, simplifying installation and reducing hardware costs
- Offers BLE and ZigBee support for seamless IoT integration in smart environments
Product Overview
The FORTINET FortiAP 432F is an industrial-strength outdoor access point with tri-radio architecture, supporting one 4x4 802.11b/g/n/ax radio, one 4x4 802.11a/n/ac/ax radio, and one 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 radio, ensuring powerful RF performance across bands. Its 2.5 Gbps Ethernet interface and BLE/ZigBee integration position it strongly for high-throughput IoT-ready environments. Outfitted with external dual-band omni-directional antennas and a PoE injector, it arrives deployment-ready with mounting options and outdoor-rated design. This is a top-tier solution for educational, municipal, and enterprise outdoor networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| 2.4 GHz Radio | 4x4 802.11b/g/n/ax |
| 5 GHz Radio | 4x4 802.11a/n/ac/ax |
| Dedicated Scan Radio | 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Antenna Type | External dual-band omni-directional |
| Number of Antennas | 4 External Antennas |
| Beamforming Support | Yes |
| Max Wireless Throughput | 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz) |
Compliance & Origin
| COO | TAIWAN |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, IC, UL 2043, EN 60601-1-2 |
| RoHS | Y |
Advanced Security Features
| Wireless Intrusion Detection | Yes (WIDS/WIPS) |
| Rogue AP Detection | Supported |
| Wireless Firewall Integration | FortiGate UTM integration |
| Client Visibility & Control | Yes (with FortiGate controller) |
| Application Control | Available via FortiGate |
| Integrated Authentication | 802.1X, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3 |
Interfaces
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Gbps |
| Networking Type | Ethernet |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 3 |
| Port 1 Type | 1x 100/1000/2500BASE-T (RJ-45), PoE-enabled |
| Port 2 Type | 1x 100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Bluetooth / IoT Port | 1x BLE/ZigBee radio |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 8.23 Inch |
| Depth | 8.23 Inch |
| Height | 2.38 Inch |
| Mounting Options | Wall and Pole Mount Included |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) |
| Humidity Range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| IP Rating | IP67 Outdoor Rated |
| Enclosure Material | Ruggedized UV-Stabilized Plastic |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | FortiGate, FortiCloud, FortiWLM |
| Licensing Model | Controller-managed with FortiGate or cloud-managed via FortiCloud |
| Cloud Features Included | Zero-touch deployment, device visibility, configuration management |