End-to-end control over the wireless LAN for your organization
The FortiWLC controller series optimizes traffic across our infrastructure wireless access points and client devices to support high density, high performance and predictability while addressing mission-critical enterprise demands for wireless connectivity. Each FortiWLC controller supports the performance requirements of the latest 802.11ac Wave II standard by providing double the performance of our existing Infrastructure wireless controllers. These high performance controllers also include support for Virtual Cell/Single Channel technology. It works with relevant Fortinet’s infrastructure access points to deliver data, voice, and video applications for small to large enterprises.
Powered by Fortinet’s System Director operating system, the FortiWLC creates a unified wireless LAN environment designed to deliver seamless mobility and superior reliability. System Director optimizes client distribution and channel utilization in both single- and multichannel deployments, maximizing efficiency to make the most of available wireless spectrum. Radio frequency virtualization simplifies deployment and allows easy capacity expansion as your needs evolve.
The controller manages authentication and encryption of our enterprise class infrastructure access points. You can easily extend the FortiWLC capabilities with optional software for policy enforcement and wireless intrusion prevention. As a Fortinet wireless controller, it integrates with the network management suite, which combines with System Director to bring application visibility, intelligent management and resilient wireless services to your network. It also integrates with Fortinet Connect as part of a complete BYOD and guest access solution.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Application: Small enterprise, remote offices
Hardware 10/100/1000 Interfaces (Copper, RJ-45): 4
GE SFP Port: —
10 GE SFP+ Port: —
Console Port (RJ45, serial): 1
Internal Storage: 60 GB SSD
Capacity
Maximum Access Points: 50
Maximum Clients: 1,250
Security
Access Control: WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, 802.11i, 802.1X (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, and EAP-MD5) 802.1X and captive portal authentication against local database on the controller, RADIUS, and Active Directory RADIUS-assisted per-user and per-ESSID access control via MAC filtering
Policy: Per-user firewall with fine-grained policy management: admission control, packet prioritization, QoS flows, packet drop policy, bandwidth scaling, filter ID, network protocol, and source port filtering. System-configured or per-user, RADIUS-configured firewall policies
Management & Networking
Zero Configuration: Access points automatically discover controllers and download configuration settings for zero-touch, plug-and-play deployment
System Management: Upgrades and management using System Director/Network Manager, support for SNMP, centralized WLAN security policies with multiple ESS profiles, VLAN-specific administrative/security policies
Intelligent RF Management: Coordination of access points with load balancing for predictable performance
VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, GRE Tunneling
QoS: WMM support, dynamic WMM rate adaptation, configurable QoS rules per user and application
Physical
Mounting: rack mount (mounting kit required; included)
Height x Width x Length (inches): 17.32 x 1.73 x 8.62
Height x Width x Length (mm): 440 x 44 x 219
Weight: 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg)
Form Factor: 1 RU
Environment & Power
Power Source: 100–240V AC, 60–50 Hz, 65 W openframe single PSU
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum): 31 W / 24 W
Current (Maximum): 100V/1.5A, 240V/1.5A
Heat Dissipation: 106 BTU/h
Operating Temperature: 32–104°F (0–40°C)
Storage Temperature: -13–158°F (-25–70°C)
Humidity: 5–95% (non-condensing)
Compliance
Regulatory Approval: FCC Part 15B Class A, UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, ICES-003 Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN55024, VCCI Class B, RCM, BSMI
Certification: RoHS, REACH, WEEE