Fortinet 221E.
Indoor 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point
The FortiAP 221E is a compact indoor wireless access point built for everyday office and classroom Wi-Fi.
Its dual-radio 802.11ac Wave 2 design with 4 internal omni-directional antennas delivers reliable coverage
for standard-density spaces. Centrally managed from a FortiGate or FortiLAN Cloud, it's an easy, secure
entry point into enterprise-grade Wi-Fi.
Up to 1,167 Mbps (300 Mbps 2.4GHz + 867 Mbps 5GHz)
Antenna Type
4x internal omni-directional (PIFA) antennas
PoE Requirement
802.3af PoE
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Specifications
221E at a Glance
Wireless Performance
802.11ac Wave 2 dual-band radio with 2x2 MU-MIMO. Up to 1,167 Mbps
aggregate data rate. Supports a large number of concurrent clients per radio.
Antennas & Coverage
4 internal omni-directional antennas (PIFA, 4 dBi @2.4GHz / 5 dBi
@5GHz). Built for standard-density indoor coverage. Designed for offices, classrooms, and small retail spaces.
Power & Connectivity
802.3af PoE powered via a FortiGate switch port or PoE
injector. 1x GbE RJ45 Ethernet port. Compact, low-profile enclosure.
Management & Deployment
Managed by FortiGate (FortiLink) or
FortiLAN Cloud. Ceiling or wall mountable. Centralized WIDS/WIPS and rogue AP detection.
Not Sure Which FortiAP Fits Your Space?
See how the 221E stacks up against the 222E, 223E, 224E, and 231F across antennas, PoE, and coverage
density.
The FortiAP 221E supports 802.11ac Wave 2 with dual-band 2x2 MU-MIMO, delivering up
to 1,167 Mbps of aggregate throughput.
It uses 4 internal omni-directional antennas, making it ideal for standard indoor
coverage in offices and classrooms rather than high-density or directional deployments.
Yes, it's powered by 802.3af PoE from a FortiGate switch port or a compatible PoE
injector.
Yes, it can be centrally managed and secured through FortiGate (via FortiLink) or
through FortiLAN Cloud for cloud-based management.
The 221E is an indoor AP with internal omni antennas, while the 222E and 224E are
outdoor, IP67-rated models, and the 223E swaps in external antenna connectors for directional/sector
antenna options in high-density indoor deployments.
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