Fortinet
FAP-432FR-EFortinet FortiAP 432FR
List PriceThe Fortinet FortiAP 432FR is a ruggedised, UL Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) certified Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point built for hazardous environments such as oil rigs, industrial manufacturing sites and transportation infrastructure. It is an enterprise-class indoor/outdoor/industrial AP with three radios and four spatial streams.
As a top-of-the-line Wi-Fi 6 access point it provides OFDMA, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port with PoE out, and 24/7 background scanning across both bands while the main radios keep serving 2.4GHz and 5GHz clients. The integrated Bluetooth Low Energy radio supports beacon and locationing applications.
It is managed centrally through the integrated WLAN controller of a FortiGate security appliance or through the FortiLAN Cloud provisioning and management portal, and supports a versatile range of installation topologies to fit campus, branch and industrial deployments under Fortinet's Security Fabric.
Key features
- UL Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) certified for hazardous-location deployment, with an IP67-rated ruggedised enclosure
- Tri-radio, 4x4 MU-MIMO design — two data radios (2.4GHz up to 1147 Mbps, 5GHz up to 2402 Mbps) plus a dedicated 2.4/5GHz scanning radio
- External dual-band N-type omni-directional antennas with an integrated antenna mounting bracket, plus a wall/pole mounting kit
- Extended operating temperature range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port plus a second 1 Gbps port with 802.3af PoE pass-through (PSE) out
- Wi-Fi 6 efficiency features — OFDMA (UL and DL), Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring), UL/DL MU-MIMO, and Target Wake Time
- Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy plus Zigbee radio for beacon and locationing applications
- Dedicated security scanning radio supporting WIPS/WIDS and rogue AP detection, packet sniffer and spectrum analyzer
- Managed by FortiGate (integrated wireless controller) or FortiLAN Cloud, with an optional FortiSASE subscription for cloud-managed deployments
- Backed by a limited lifetime hardware warranty
Works with
- FortiGate firewalls — for integrated WLAN controller management
- The Fortinet range
Frequently asked questions
How is the FortiAP-432FR managed?
Either through the integrated WLAN controller built into any FortiGate security appliance, through the FortiLAN Cloud provisioning and management portal, or via a FortiSASE subscription for cloud-managed deployments — all under Fortinet's Security Fabric single-pane-of-glass console.
What's the difference between FortiCare Premium and Elite Support?
Both are FortiCare support subscriptions for the FortiAP-432FR, available in 1, 3 and 5-year terms. Elite Support sits above Premium as the higher tier — Fortinet also sells a Premium-to-Elite upgrade SKU, confirming Elite is a superset of Premium cover rather than a separate track.
What power and certifications does the FortiAP-432FR have?
It ships with an 802.3bt PoE injector (reset functionality included); running on 802.3at PoE instead puts the radios into a reduced-power 4x4 mode. Maximum power consumption is 25 W without PSE out and 37.9 W with PSE out. Certifications include FCC/ISED, CE Marked, UKCA Marked, AS/NZS, the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, UL/IEC/EN 62368-1, IEC 60529 (IP67), and UL Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2).
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Hardware
| Hardware type | Indoor / Outdoor / Industrial AP |
|---|---|
| Number of radios | 3 + 1 BLE |
| Number of antennas | 4 dual band Wi-Fi + 1 dual band scanning + 1 single band 2.4GHz BLE/ZigBee |
| Antenna type and peak gain | Wi-Fi and scanning radio dual band antenna: 5.5 dBi in 2.4GHz and 7.2 dBi in 5GHz; BLE antenna: 5.0 dBi in 2.4GHz |
| Frequency bands | 2.400–2.4835 GHz, 5.150–5.250 GHz, 5.250–5.350 GHz, 5.470–5.725 GHz, 5.725–5.850 GHz |
| Radio 1 | 2.4GHz, 20/40MHz channel width, BPSK/QPSK/64/256/1024 QAM, 4x4 MIMO |
| Radio 2 | 5.0GHz, 20/40/80MHz (4x4) and 160MHz contiguous (2x2), BPSK/QPSK/QAM64/256/1024, 4x4 MIMO |
| Radio 3 | 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz, 1x1 MIMO, frequency scanning |
| Maximum data rate | Radio 1: up to 1147 Mbps; Radio 2: up to 2402 Mbps; Radio 3: scanning only |
| Bluetooth Low Energy radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement at 10 dBm max TX power |
| Interfaces | 1x 10/100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 (802.3af PoE PSE), 1x USB Type A, 1x RS-232 RJ45 serial port; MDI/MDIX supported |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 8 per client-serving radio (7 if background scanning enabled) |
| EAP types | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST |
| User/device authentication | WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 with 802.1X or preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blocklist & allowlist |
| Maximum Tx power (conducted) | Radio 1 (2.4GHz): 29 dBm / 794 mW; Radio 2 (5GHz): 28 dBm / 630 mW (4 chains combined) |
| Per-radio client capacity | Up to 512 clients per radio (Radio 1 and Radio 2) |
| SSIDs supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel, and Mesh |
| Kensington lock | No |
| Cellular co-existence | Yes |
| IEEE standards | 802.11a/b/d/e/g/h/i/j/k/n/r/u/v/w/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad/af/at/az/bt/bz |
Advanced 802.11 features
| OFDMA | Yes (UL and DL) |
|---|---|
| Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring) | Yes |
| UL MU-MIMO | Yes |
| DL-MU-MIMO | Yes |
| Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT) | Yes |
| ZeroWait DFS | No |
Wireless monitoring capabilities
| Rogue scan radio modes | Background, Dedicated |
|---|---|
| WIPS / WIDS radio modes | Background, Dedicated (recommended) |
| Packet sniffer mode | Yes |
| Spectrum analyzer | Yes |
Dimensions and mounting
| Length x width x height | 8.23 x 8.23 x 2.38 inches (209 x 209 x 60.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5.12 lbs (2.325 kg) |
| Mounting options | Wall and Pole |
| Included accessories | Wall and pole mounting kit |
| Optional antennas | FANT-04ABGN-0606-O-N, FANT-04ABGN-1414-P-N, FANT-04ABGN-8065-P-N (professional installer required for FCC domains) |
Environment
| Power supply | 802.3bt PoE, ships with PoE injector (reset functionality) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (maximum) | 25 W without PSE out, 37.9 W with PSE out |
| PSE functionality | Yes, while powered by the PoE injector shipped with the product |
| PoE mode | 802.3bt PoE default (passive PoE injector included); powered by 802.3at PoE the AP operates in 4x4 mode with reduced Tx power |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Operating / storage temperature | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) / -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C) |
| Directives | Low Voltage Directive, RoHS |
| Mean time between failures | > 10 years |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Surge protection built in | Yes |
Certifications and warranty
| Certifications | FCC/ISED, CE Marked, UKCA Marked, AS/NZS, UL/IEC/EN 62368-1, IEC 60529, UL Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2), EN 50385, EN 62311 |
|---|---|
| Radio Equipment Directive (RED) | 2014/53/EU |
| Wi-Fi Alliance certified | Yes (includes Passpoint) |
| Limited lifetime warranty | Yes |
Product details
| Brand | Fortinet |
|---|---|
| Part number | FAP-432FR-E |
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