Product Type | Security Appliance |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Model | FWF-81F-2R-POE |
Hard Drive | 128 GB |
Max Power Consumption | 131.3 Watt |
Power / Voltage Required | 100-240V AC |
Service & Support Type | 5 YEAR HARDWARE PLUS FORTICARE PREMIUM AND FORTIGUARD ENTERPRISE PROTECTION |
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Fortinet FortiWiFi-81F-2R-POE with 5-Year FortiCare & FortiGuard



Key Benefits

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- - Delivers high-performance security and wireless networking in one appliance with Gigabit throughput and MU-MIMO support
- - Offers long-term value through a comprehensive 5-year support and threat protection subscription
- - Scales easily for medium-sized businesses with industry-leading session handling and storage capacity
Product Overview
The FortiWiFi-81F-2R-POE from Fortinet integrates hardware-based security with enterprise-level wireless connectivity, offering a comprehensive solution for protecting network infrastructures. As a desktop-form-factor security appliance, it features 14 ports and supports Gigabit Ethernet transport protocols, ensuring high throughput and robust network performance. With 2x2 MU-MIMO capabilities and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), the appliance provides optimized wireless access alongside wired connections to meet diverse deployment scenarios.
The unit delivers strong security performance, with up to 1.4 Gbps of IPS throughput and support for 1.5 million concurrent sessions—ideal for growing businesses requiring scalable protection. It supports a peak of 45,000 new sessions per second, helping maintain seamless traffic even during usage spikes. Integrated 128 GB storage and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capabilities add flexibility for network administrators. The inclusion of SMA antenna connectors supports versatile wireless antenna configurations for enhanced coverage.
Bundled with 5 years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection, this appliance ensures long-term value through ongoing support and cutting-edge threat intelligence services. Whether deployed in branch offices or core business sites, the FortiWiFi-81F-2R-POE delivers performance, reliability, and comprehensive network protection.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Radio Count | Dual |
Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
MIMO Type | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Max Wi-Fi Throughput | 867 Mbps |
Antenna Type | Detachable |
Antenna Connectors | SMA |
Compliance & Origin
COO | Inquire |
TAA compliance | Inquire |
Certifications | FCC, CE, ICES, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
IPS Throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
Concurrent Sessions | 1.5 Million |
New Sessions Per Second | 45000 |
Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 1 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 900 Mbps |
SSL Inspection Throughput | 590 Mbps |
VPN Throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
Antivirus | Yes (via FortiGuard) |
Application Control | Yes (via FortiGuard) |
Web Filtering | Yes (via FortiGuard) |
Sandboxing | Yes (Cloud-based) |
Malware Protection | Yes (via FortiGuard) |
Intrusion Prevention | Yes (via FortiGuard) |
SSL Inspection | Yes |
Interfaces
Networking / Ports Qty | 14 |
Ethernet Interface Type | RJ-45 |
PoE Ports | Yes |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 |
Console Interface | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
WAN Ports | 2 x GE RJ45 WAN |
LAN Ports | 12 x GE RJ45 LAN |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.5 Inch |
Depth | 7 Inch |
Height | 2.4 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
MTBF | 363,783 hours |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiOS (Web UI, CLI, FortiManager, FortiCloud) |
Included Licensing | 5-Year FortiCare Premium & FortiGuard Enterprise Protection |
Cloud Services | FortiCloud Logging & Analytics, Configuration Management |