Product Type | Outdoor Wireless Access Point |
Model | FortiAP-432F |
Form Factor | External (Outdoor Mount) |
Number of Radios | 3 |
Radio 1 | 802.11b/g/n/ax (2.4 GHz, 4x4) |
Radio 2 | 802.11a/n/ac/ax (5 GHz, 4x4) |
Radio 3 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 (Scanning Radio, 2x2) |
Mounting Options | Pole or Wall Mount |
Power Options | PoE+ (802.3at), 12V DC via Adapter |
Maximum Power Consumption | 25.5 W |
Weight | 2.8 kg |
FORTINET FORTIAP-432F Outdoor Tri-Radio Wireless Access Point


Key Benefits

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- Tri-radio architecture provides superior performance and coverage in dense wireless environments.
- Multiple interface options, including BLE/Zigbee and RS-232, enable broad interoperability for IoT and industrial integrations.
- Integration with Fortinet’s Security Fabric supports secure, scalable wireless deployments with centralized management.
Product Overview
The FORTINET FORTIAP-432F is a robust outdoor wireless access point engineered for high-density and mission-critical networking environments. Featuring three independent radios—including one for 802.11b/g/n/ax (4x4), one for 802.11a/n/ac/ax (4x4), and another supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 (2x2)—this tri-radio device enables powerful simultaneous multi-band operation. The result is enhanced coverage, performance, and reliability in challenging RF environments like campuses, corporate parks, or industrial sites.
This model offers extensive connectivity with dual Ethernet ports: one capable of 100/1000/2500 Base-T and the other supporting 10/100/1000 Base-T. The inclusion of Bluetooth/BLE and Zigbee radios further broadens this unit’s IoT capabilities, while a USB Type-A port and RS-232 RJ45 port allow for expanded device integration or out-of-band management. Its rugged outdoor design allows deployment in diverse weather conditions while supporting modern wireless standards for maximum throughput and client density.
Optimized for Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture, the FORTIAP-432F integrates with FortiGate for centralized control and threat visibility. Organizations can take full advantage of secure, managed connectivity rollout across wide-area deployments, making this access point a strategic investment in scalable infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
MIMO Configuration | 4x4 MU-MIMO per band |
Max Data Rate | 4.8 Gbps (aggregate) |
Band Support | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneous |
Antennas | Internal omnidirectional antennas |
Spatial Streams | 4 per band |
Security Standards | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, UL, RoHS |
MTBF | Over 250,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
Integrated Firewall | Managed through FortiGate |
Rogue AP Detection | Supported via scanning radio |
WIDS/WIPS | Wireless Intrusion Detection/Prevention System |
Application Visibility | Supported through FortiGate integration |
Client Isolation | Supported |
Interfaces
Ethernet Port 1 | 1x RJ45 100/1000/2500 Base-T (PoE) |
Ethernet Port 2 | 1x RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T |
USB Port | 1x USB Type-A |
Console Port | 1x RJ45 (RS-232 Serial) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Zigbee | Integrated Zigbee Radio |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 240 x 240 x 65 mm |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +65°C |
Storage Temperature | -50°C to +70°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
IP Rating | IP67 (dust-tight & waterproof) |
Enclosure Type | Rugged outdoor weatherproof casing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Centralized Management | FortiGate or FortiCloud Controller |
Zero Touch Deployment | Supported via FortiDeploy |
Management Features | WLAN controller integration, remote firmware updates, traffic shaping |
License Requirement | No license required for FortiGate-managed deployment |