Product Type | Security Appliance |
Model | FWF-81F-2R-3G4G-POE |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Weight | 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
Max Power Consumption | 133.6 Watt |
Hard Drive | 128 GB |
Concurrent Sessions | 700000 |
New Sessions Per Second | 35000 |
IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps |
Fortinet FortiWiFi-81F-2R-3G4G-POE with 1YR FortiCare & FortiGuard



Key Benefits

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- Integrated secure wireless and LTE failover capability adds redundancy for always-on connectivity.
- High session and throughput capacity make it ideal for growing businesses with demanding traffic loads.
- Includes premium 1-year security and support package for enterprise-grade threat protection out of the box.
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiWiFi-81F-2R-3G4G-POE is a powerful security appliance combining wireless access, LTE connectivity, and advanced threat protection. It features dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) with 3x3 MU-MIMO, plus 3G/4G cellular backup through SMA connectors. With 128 GB local storage, up to 1 Gbps IPS throughput, and 14 Ethernet ports, it handles up to 700,000 concurrent sessions. Bundled with a 1-year FortiCare Premium & FortiGuard Enterprise Protection, it’s an ideal solution for small to mid-size organizations demanding high availability and layered security.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Radio Count | Dual |
Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
MIMO Type | 3x3 MU-MIMO |
Antenna Type | Antenna |
Wireless Security | WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, Captive Portal |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.5 Inch |
Depth | 7 Inch |
Height | 2.4 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Noise Level | Fanless (Silent) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiOS (Web UI, CLI), FortiManager, FortiCloud |
Service & Support | 1 YEAR HARDWARE PLUS FORTICARE PREMIUM AND FORTIGUARD ENTERPRISE PROTECTION |
Cloud Features | Advanced Threat Protection, Cloud Sandbox, Firmware Management, Configuration Backup |
Interfaces
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Port Count (RJ-45) | 14 |
PoE Ports | 2 x GE RJ45 with PoE |
WAN Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 |
Console Port | 1 x RJ45 Console |
Antenna Connectors | SMA |
Cellular Connectivity
Cellular Technology | LTE |
Cellular Generation | 3G |
Cellular Generation | 4G |
SIM Slots | 2 x Nano SIM slots (Dual SIM failover) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Inquire |
TAA Compliance | Inquire |
Certifications | FCC, CE, UL, IC, CB, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 0.9 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 0.8 Gbps |
VPN Throughput | 1 Gbps |
SSL Inspection | Yes, Deep SSL Inspection |
Application Control | Yes |
Web Filtering | Yes |
Antivirus/Anti-Malware | Yes |
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | Yes |
Content Filtering | Yes |