Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
Model | FAP-221E |
Manufacturer | Fortinet |
Form Factor | Ceiling or wall mountable |
Mounting Options | Ceiling mount, Wall mount |
Power Supply | 802.3af PoE or optional AC adapter |
MU-MIMO Support | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Radio Configuration | Dual Radio 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz concurrent |
Processor | Qualcomm Chipset |
Operating System | FortiAP OS (integrated with FortiGate) |
Target Deployment | Indoor enterprise environments |
FORTINET FAP-221E Indoor Dual-Radio Wireless Access Point



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- - Enhances wireless performance with 2x2 MU-MIMO and dual-band support for high-density environments
- - Easy to deploy and install with included mounting kit and single-port Gigabit Ethernet design
- - Meets government procurement needs with TAA compliance and region-coded version
Product Overview
The FORTINET FAP-221E Indoor Wireless Access Point delivers dual-radio support for 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/n/ac Wave 2 standards, featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO for improved wireless efficiency. Its internal antennas and Bluetooth/BLE capabilities support extended functionality and IoT connectivity. Ideal for enterprise deployments, it supports discrete ceiling or wall installations. Power is supplied via 802.3af PoE or optional AC adapter, making this device versatile and compliant with TAA regulations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
Antenna Type | Internal antennas |
Maximum Data Rate | 867 Mbps (5 GHz), 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
MIMO Technology | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Simultaneous Dual Band | Yes |
Wireless Encryption | WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise |
Client Capacity | Up to 256 clients per AP |
Band Steering | Supported |
Fast Roaming | Supported (802.11r/k/v) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | TAIWAN |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, UL, RoHS |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMI Standards | FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Firewall | Via FortiGate if managed |
Wireless IDS/IPS | Supported with FortiGate integration |
Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
Application Control | Available with FortiGate |
Web Filtering | Available with FortiGate |
Antivirus & Malware Protection | Supported via FortiGate |
Interfaces
Ethernet Interface | 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port |
PoE Standards | IEEE 802.3af |
Bluetooth Interface | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.1 |
USB Ports | None |
Console Port | Yes, via RJ45 |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 160 x 160 x 37 mm |
Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Enclosure Material | Plastic |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | FortiCloud and FortiGate Controller |
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, FortiCloud |
Zero Touch Deployment | Supported |
License Requirement | Optional for FortiCloud advanced services |