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White square indoor wireless access point, flat low-profile design, 6.3 by 6.3 inches, 1.85 inches thick, four internal antennas

Fortinet

Fortinet FortiAP 221E access point FAP-221E-A

SKU CH-PVPH-BYS4V MPN FAP-221E-A

Dual-radio 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access point with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, MU-MIMO, four internal antennas and a single gigabit Ethernet port

  • Interface type1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
  • Supported standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11
  • Wireless speedRadio 1: up to 400 Mbit/s Radio 2: up to 867 Mbit/s
  • Radio bands2.4–2.4835, 5.15–5.25, 5.25–5.35, 5.47–5.725,5.725–5.85
  • Antenna configuration4 Internal + 1 Internal BLE
  • Multiple ssidsLocal-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh

Model FAP-221E-A

  • Dual radio delivers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • Four internal antennas plus BLE antenna provide 4 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz and 5 dBi at 5 GHz
  • Managed centrally through FortiGate or FortiCloud for unified wired and wireless control
  • Integrated firewall, IPS, application control and web filtering protect the wireless LAN
  • Operates from -20 °C to 45 °C with 12.36 W maximum power consumption

FortiAP 221E indoor access point

The FortiAP 221E is an 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor wireless access point built for medium-density environments such as offices or classrooms. It operates on dual radios with 2x2 MU-MIMO and four internal antennas plus a dedicated BLE antenna. Management is handled centrally through a FortiGate security appliance or the FortiLAN Cloud portal. This unit suits administrators who need unified wired and wireless control from a single console.

Thermals noise and power draw

The access point draws a maximum of 12.36 W and can be powered by SP-FAP200-PA-XX, GPI-115 or GPI-130 supplies, including 802.3af PoE. With no moving parts it runs silently in normal use. Operating temperature spans -20 °C to 45 °C and humidity tolerance is 5 % to 90 % non-condensing. Storage conditions extend to -40 °C and 70 °C. Installations needing fanless operation in plenum spaces will find the thermal profile suitable.

Centralised management and security integration

The bundled management model integrates the wireless controller into any FortiGate appliance, delivering a single pane of glass for wired and wireless policies. Built-in firewall, IPS, application control and web filtering protect the wireless LAN without separate licensing. FortiCloud provisioning adds zero-touch deployment and remote monitoring. Buyers who require standalone controller hardware or third-party management platforms will not use these integrated features.

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Price $194.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 782 comparable items (median $253.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameFortinet
Product lineFortinet AP
Model nameFortiAP 221E
Product colorWhite
Connectivity
Supported standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i,
802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11v, 802.11w,
802.11ac, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3af, 802.3az
Wireless speedRadio 1: up to 400 Mbit/s
Radio 2: up to 867 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4–2.4835, 5.15–5.25, 5.25–5.35, 5.47–5.725,5.725–5.85
Antenna configuration4 Internal + 1 Internal BLE
Ports & slots
Interface type1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
Power
Power supplySP-FAP200-PA-XX, GPI-115, or GPI-130
Max power draw12.36 W
Size & build
Product dimensions6.3 × 6.3 × 1.85 in (160 × 160 × 47 mm)
Product weight1.1 lb (0.5 kg)
Shipping weight1.21 kg
Package size711 × 508 × 203 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature
-4 °F to 113 °F (-20 °C to 45 °C)
Storage Temperature
-40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Humidity range5% to 90% non-condensing
More details
Multiple ssidsLocal-Bridge, Tunnel, Mesh
MIMO802.11ac Wave 2 MU MIMO MIMO Power Save

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the FortiAP 221E and which step is often missed?

Mount the 160 x 160 mm square base to a ceiling or wall, then snap the 47 mm deep unit onto it; the step often missed is connecting the single 10/100/1000 RJ45 port to a PoE switch or one of the listed injectors (SP-FAP200-PA-XX, GPI-115, GPI-130) before powering on.

What part will need replacement first during long-term use?

The internal patch antennas (4 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 5 dBi at 5 GHz) and the BLE radio are sealed inside; the only field-replaceable item is the external PoE injector or midspan if it fails after extended operation.

What limit appears first when the AP runs at full load continuously?

The 12.36 W maximum power draw and the 45 °C operating ceiling are reached together; sustained 867 Mbps throughput on the 5 GHz radio pushes the unit to both limits before thermal throttling would occur.

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