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Fortinet’s wireless LAN protection products lineup
Protecting your network is no small task.
Nowadays, the rage is all about unified threat management security platforms and the new Fortinet wireless LAN protection products lineup will help you do that without the wiring headache.
Large companies may have a bunch of Fortigate 1000-and-over appliances setup at their head office but for medium-sized office settings, the more affordable wireless counterparts might be enough to protect your digital realm.
Let’s start by saying that the FortiWiFi line of wireless security gateways add a built-in 802.11a/b/g wireless access point to the enterprise-level, multi-threat protection of FortiGate appliances. Again, if you’re not a wiring fan, this is “it”.
The FortiWifi appliances provide network, content and application protection for wired and wireless networks without penalties in performance or manageability. They combine Fortinet’s FortiOS security OS with FortiASIC processors and other hardware to provide a comprehensive and high-performance array of fully integrated security and networking functions including:
- Firewall, VPN and traffic shaping;
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS);
- Antivirus, antispyware and antimalware;
- Web filtering;
- Antispam;
- Application control (e.g.: IM and P2P);
- VoIP support (H.323. and SCCP);
- Layer 2/3 routing.
FortiWiFi appliances are fairly accessible, as far as deployment and management go. With a web-based user interface that allows users to be up and running in less than an hour, sometimes under 15 minutes, it’s a highly functional line of appliances.
It’s important to add that these wireless appliances can also be managed remotely via the FortiManager line of management appliances. This combination of local ease of use and remote management makes FortiWiFi appliances valuable for…
- remote office settings;
- wireless service providers;
- retail stores; and
- broadband-connected telecommuter sites.
In addition, FortiWiFi devices can be powered by Power over Ethernet (POE) to further ease installation and deployment and reduce your equipment investment. Obviously, it’s better if you can find an electrical outlet but POE can be a lifesaver in remote spots (like when the FortiWifi is installed above the ceiling fixture).
So let’s take a look at the lineup…
- FortiWiFi-80CM
- A wireless security gateway that adds a built-in 802.11 b/g/n wireless access point to the enterprise-level, multi-threat protection of FortiGate appliances.
- In addition, 3G wireless broadband connectivity via an ExpressCard slot and a built-in analog modem for dial-up failover capability enhance deployment and failover options.
- The FortiWiFi-80CM boasts market-leading performance for remote office, SMB, and retail applications.
- FortiWiFi-60B
- It offers standard 802.11 a/b/g support plus 3G wireless broadband connectivity via a PC Card slot and a built-in analog modem for dial-up failover capability, making it the perfect choice for rapid Point of Sale (POS) deployments or flexible security offerings by wireless service providers.
- It has dual Wide Area Network (WAN) ports for load balancing or redundant internet connections, a DMZ port, and six integrated switch ports for multi-user environments.
- FortiWiFi-50B
- It’s more affordable and ideal for small remote offices and telecommuting applications.
- It offers standard 802.11 b/g support, dual Wide Area Network (WAN) ports for load balancing or redundant internet connections, and three integrated switch ports for multi-user environments.
- FortiWiFi-30B
- This one offers full-featured, enterprise-class UTM inspection for the smallest remote offices, branch offices, and retail outlets.
- The FortiWiFi-30B adds 802.11 b/g support to Fortinet’s easy-to-use, easy-to-deploy entry-level platform.
As you can see, your entire network is now easier than ever to secure.
There are many products on the market that can help you secure a network but going with an appliance-based security model frees up precious processor time on all your computers.
If you already have Fortinet products in your mix and you like their management capabilities, you’ll probably want to expand your realm of protection, up to thousands of Fortinet devices, with their line of wireless appliances.
Tags: fortinet, fortiwifi, secure, security, wireless device, wireless appliance, 30b, 50b, 60b, 80cm, switch ports, multi-user environments, poe, remote office, 3g wireless
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