FAP-221K is part of the FortiAP range for corporate Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, with management and security assessed in the context of the Fortinet architecture.
Key features
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 radio technology according to the official model datasheet.
IndoorPhysical form factor suited to the stated installation context.
Integrated managementControl through FortiGate, FortiSASE or FortiEdge Cloud depending on compatibility and design.
Technical specifications
Radios and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi generation
Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radios
2 Wi-Fi + 1 BLEValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radio 1 — band and MIMO
2.4 GHz; 2x2; 2 streams; 20/40 MHz; up to 4096-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radio 2 — band and MIMO
5 GHz; 2x2; 2 streams; 20/40/80/160 MHz; up to 4096-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Spectrum monitoring
Background scanning; no dedicated fourth radioValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Wi-Fi antennas
2 internas de banda duplaValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Wi-Fi antenna gain
2.4 GHz: 5.7 dBi; 5 GHz: 5.9 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Conducted TX power
2.4 GHz: 26 dBm; 5 GHz: 23 dBmSubject to regulatory domain and power mode.
Maximum PHY rate — 2.4 GHz
688 MbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain.
Maximum PHY rate — 5 GHz
2,882 GbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain.
Bluetooth
BLE 5.2; Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisements; maximum TX power of 10 dBmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
BLE antenna gain
3.5 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Efficiency features
OFDMA, UL/DL MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring and Enhanced Target Wake TimeValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Zero-Wait DFS
NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Capacity, security and management
Clients per radio
Up to 128 on each of radios 1 and 2Does not guarantee throughput per client; depends on RF design and load.
Simultaneous SSIDs
Up to 8 per client radio; 7 with background scanningValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
SSID modes
Local-Bridge, Mesh and TunnelValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Authentication
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 with 802.1X or pre-shared key; captive portal; MAC listsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
EAP methods
EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST and EAP-TTLS/PAPValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
UTP on the AP
Not supportedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Rogue AP monitoring and WIDS/WIPS
Background or dedicated; dedicated mode recommended for WIDS/WIPSValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
RF diagnostics
Packet sniffer and spectrum analyserValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
TPM
NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Mobility and networking standards
IEEE 802.11k/r/v/w, 802.1Q and 802.1XValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Interfaces and power supply
Console
1 × RJ45 RS-232Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
USB
No USB support, according to the model tableValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Ethernet ports
1 × RJ45 100/1000/2500 MbpsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
PoE input
IEEE 802.3atValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Maximum power consumption
16,3 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Modo 802.3at
Full TX power; 2x2 MIMOValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
DC power supply
12 V, 1.5 A, 18 W; SP-FAP200-PA-XX optionValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Optional injector
GPI-130 (802.3at)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
GNSS
GNSS
NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Installation and environment
Form factor
Indoor useValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Mounting
Ceiling, T-rail and wall; standard kit includedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Kensington lock
YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Wi-Fi 7 certification
Certified, according to the datasheetValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Dimensions (L × W × H)
153 × 153 × 50 mmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Weight
0.385 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Packaged weight
0.68 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Operating temperature
0 °C to 50 °CValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Storage temperature
−30 °C to 70 °CValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Humidity
5% to 90%, non-condensingValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Declared MTBF
Superior a 10 anosValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Warranty
Limited lifetime warrantyValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
IP rating
Not applicable; indoor useValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Material plenum UL 2043
YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Services and purchasing
Hardware SKU
FAP-221K-[RC]Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Optional support
FortiCare Premium: FC-10-P221K-247-02-DD; FortiCare Elite: FC-10-P221K-284-02-DDValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
FortiCare Essential
FC-10-P221K-314-02-DD; renewal only, unavailable with the initial hardware purchaseValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
FortiSASE
FC-10-PG221-595-02-DD; subscription for cloud management with included bandwidthValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Compatibility and lifecycle
FortiOS 8.0.0 — recommended FortiAP firmware
7.6.4Other versions: consult the matrix.
Regulatory domain
Validate the SKU’s regional code, channels, power and regulatory approvalAvailable frequencies and features vary by country, indoor/outdoor mode and firmware.
Minimum controller version indicated in the release notes
FortiOS 7.6.7, 8.0.0 or laterUse the official matrix to select the AP firmware.
Figures published by the manufacturer. Final sizing depends on the environment, enabled services and traffic profile.
