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What is Fortinet Wireless?
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Fortinet Wireless is an enterprise-grade wireless LAN solution that delivers secure, high-performance Wi-Fi connectivity integrated with Fortinet’s Security Fabric.
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What are the key features of Fortinet Wireless?
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Key features include integrated threat protection, Wi-Fi 6 support, centralized management via FortiManager, zero-touch provisioning, and seamless Fabric integration.
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How does Fortinet Wireless enhance network security?
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Fortinet Wireless applies real-time threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, client isolation and secure SSIDs to protect against malware, rogue devices and lateral attacks.
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Can Fortinet Wireless integrate with FortiGate firewalls?
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Yes, Fortinet Wireless natively integrates with FortiGate to share security policies, user identity, and dynamic VLAN assignment for unified network protection.
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What deployment options are available for Fortinet Wireless?
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You can deploy Fortinet Wireless as standalone access points, managed via FortiGate, centrally managed by FortiManager or in a cloud-managed mode with FortiCloud.
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How does Fortinet Wireless support Wi-Fi 6?
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Fortinet Wireless APs with Wi-Fi 6 deliver OFDMA, MU-MIMO, improved spectral efficiency and higher throughput to accommodate growing device density and bandwidth demands.
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What management tools are available for Fortinet Wireless?
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You can manage Fortinet Wireless using FortiGate GUI, FortiManager for multi-site orchestration or FortiCloud for cloud-based provisioning, monitoring and reporting.
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How does Fortinet Wireless handle guest access?
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Guest access can be provisioned with captive portals, vouchers or SMS authentication, segmented guest VLANs and customizable access controls to ensure secure onboarding.
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Is Fortinet Wireless scalable for large enterprises?
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Yes, Fortinet Wireless scales to thousands of APs across multiple sites with hierarchical management, zero-touch deployment and high-availability clustering.
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What licensing models are offered for Fortinet Wireless?
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Licensing options include perpetual AP licenses, subscription-based FortiCloud management, FortiCare support and FortiGuard security services for ongoing threat updates.
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How do I configure Fortinet Wireless access points?
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Configuration can be done via the FortiGate GUI by creating SSIDs, security profiles and wireless policies or through FortiManager/FortiCloud for template-based provisioning.
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What is the Fortinet Wireless warranty and support policy?
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Fortinet offers a limited lifetime warranty on hardware, backed by FortiCare 24x7 support, hardware replacement options and firmware updates to ensure continuous protection.
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How does Fortinet Wireless compare to competitor solutions?
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Fortinet Wireless outperforms many competitors by combining enterprise-grade Wi-Fi performance with built-in advanced security, unified Fabric integration and flexible management.
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Can Fortinet Wireless be deployed in cloud environments?
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Yes, Fortinet Wireless supports cloud deployment via FortiCloud for centralized configuration, monitoring, analytics and automated firmware updates without on-premises hardware.
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What best practices optimize Fortinet Wireless performance?
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Optimize performance by planning RF coverage, enabling DFS channels, tuning power settings, segmenting traffic with VLANs and applying quality-of-service policies.
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How do I troubleshoot common Fortinet Wireless connectivity issues?
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Use built-in diagnostics in FortiGate or FortiCloud to check AP status, RF interference, client association logs and ping tests, then adjust channels and power levels as needed.
