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What is the FortiAP 321C and who is it designed for?
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The FortiAP 321C is a dual-radio, cloud-managed indoor access point offering Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, ideal for small to medium enterprises seeking high-performance wireless coverage and advanced security.
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Which Wi-Fi standards does the FortiAP 321C support?
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The FortiAP 321C supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11n, 802.11a/b/g for backward compatibility, delivering optimized throughput and reduced latency.
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What maximum data rates can I achieve with the FortiAP 321C?
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The FortiAP 321C delivers up to 1.2 Gbps in the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, providing aggregate throughput of up to 1.8 Gbps for demanding applications.
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How many concurrent clients can the FortiAP 321C handle?
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The FortiAP 321C supports up to 256 concurrent client associations per radio, enabling reliable connectivity in dense office and campus environments.
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Does the FortiAP 321C support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
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Yes, the FortiAP 321C supports 802.3at PoE+, simplifying deployment with a single Ethernet cable providing both data and up to 30 W of power.
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What security features are built into the FortiAP 321C?
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The FortiAP 321C integrates wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS), WPA3 encryption, secure guest access, and FortiGuard security services to safeguard your network from threats.
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How is the FortiAP 321C managed and monitored?
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You can centrally manage and monitor the FortiAP 321C via FortiGate controllers, FortiManager, or FortiCloud, with real-time dashboards, analytics, and automated firmware updates.
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Can I deploy the FortiAP 321C in both standalone and controller-based modes?
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Yes, the FortiAP 321C supports standalone operation, FortiGate-managed controller mode, and cloud‐managed mode for flexible deployment models.
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What RF optimization features does the FortiAP 321C offer?
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The FortiAP 321C includes Automatic RF Optimization (self-healing channel and power adjustment), beamforming, and band steering to maximize coverage and capacity.
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Is the FortiAP 321C compatible with existing FortiGate firewalls?
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Yes, the FortiAP 321C is fully compatible with FortiGate 6.0 and later, enabling unified policy enforcement and seamless network integration.
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How do I update the firmware on the FortiAP 321C?
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Firmware updates can be scheduled or performed on-demand via FortiGate, FortiManager, or FortiCloud, ensuring devices run the latest security patches and features.
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What VLAN and SSID flexibility does the FortiAP 321C provide?
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The FortiAP 321C supports up to 16 SSIDs, VLAN tagging per SSID, and dynamic VLAN assignment, offering granular segmentation for guests, employees, and IoT.
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Which environments are best suited for the FortiAP 321C?
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The FortiAP 321C is ideal for offices, schools, retail stores, and hospitality venues that require high-density, secure Wi-Fi 6 coverage with centralized management.
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What warranty and support options are available for the FortiAP 321C?
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Fortinet offers a one-year limited hardware warranty, extended FortiCare support services, and optional FortiGuard security subscriptions for the FortiAP 321C.
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How does the FortiAP 321C differ from the FortiAP 221E?
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Compared to the 221E, the 321C adds Wi-Fi 6 support, higher throughput (1.8 Gbps vs. 1.3 Gbps), improved RF optimization, and PoE+ for enhanced performance and flexibility.
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Can the FortiAP 321C integrate with zero-touch provisioning?
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Yes, the FortiAP 321C supports zero-touch provisioning via FortiCloud and FortiManager, automatically downloading configuration and policies upon initial boot.
