Product Name | Fortinet FAP-U432F Outdoor Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Access Point |
Manufacturer | Fortinet |
Manufacturer Part Number | FAP-U432F-A |
Device Type | Wireless Access Point |
Form Factor | Wall / Pole Mountable - Outdoor |
Ruggedized Design | Outdoor |
Weight | 2.5 kg |
Power Requirements | PoE+ (802.3at) or 802.3bt |
Power Consumption (Max) | 22 W |
Fortinet FAP-U432F Outdoor Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6 Access Point


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- Designed for outdoor use with ruggedized, weather-resistant construction for reliable performance
- Tri-radio setup delivers enhanced Wi-Fi 6 throughput ideal for high-density and latency-sensitive enterprise environments
- Supports Zigbee and Bluetooth LE for seamless integration with modern IoT ecosystems
Product Overview
The Fortinet FAP-U432F is a high-performance outdoor wireless access point, purpose-built for enterprise-grade deployments requiring resilient, high-density connectivity. Featuring a tri-radio setup—one 4x4 MIMO radio for 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 6, one 4x4 MIMO for 5GHz-only Wi-Fi 6, and one 1x1 MIMO for 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi 5—the unit ensures optimal throughput and minimal interference. Compliance with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 and multiple 802.11 standards allows wide device support.
Ideal for smart campuses or industrial IoT deployments, it integrates Bluetooth LE and Zigbee for IoT use cases and offers dual Gigabit ports and an RS-232 port. The rugged unit includes mounting accessories and supports Power over Ethernet (PoE+), simplifying installation. The FAP-U432F provides a reliable and scalable option for modern networking applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Specification | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Band Support | 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz (dual concurrent) |
Radio Configuration | Tri-Radio (2 x 4x4 MIMO, 1 x 1x1 MIMO) |
MIMO Support | Yes (4x4 MU-MIMO & 1x1 MIMO) |
Antenna Quantity | 11 |
Antenna Type | External, Sector (includes bracket) |
Antenna Gain | 5 dBi |
Bluetooth LE Support | Yes |
Zigbee Support | Yes |
Maximum Data Rate | 4.8 Gbps (combined) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, FCC, IC, CE, UL2043, EN60601-1-2 |
Regulatory Standards | EN 301 489, EN 300 328, EN 55024, EN 61000 |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Security | Fortinet Security Fabric Integration |
Network Access Control (NAC) | Supported via FortiNAC |
WIDS/WIPS | Wireless Intrusion Detection and Prevention Supported |
Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
Client Band Steering | Supported |
802.1X Authentication | Supported |
Encryption Modes | WPA2, WPA3 |
Interfaces
Network Interfaces | 1 x 1000Base-T (PoE), 1 x 1/2.5GBase-T |
Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
Ethernet Port Type | RJ-45 |
Serial Interface | 1 x RS-232 |
Antenna Interface | 11 x External Antennas |
Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Physical & Environmental
Unit Dimensions | 88 x 210 x 260 mm |
Operating Temperature | -40° to +65°C |
Storage Temperature | -40° to +70°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Mounting Options | Pole and Wall Mount (kit included) |
Included Accessories | Mounting kit, power cable, ground cable, sector antenna bracket, PoE injector |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiCloud / FortiGate Managed |
Zero-Touch Deployment | Supported via FortiCloud |
Cloud Provisioning | Supported |
Licensing Model | Subscription-based for cloud management and security services |