Unified Security and Connectivity with PoE, Storage, and Enterprise Protection
The FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE is a comprehensive desktop appliance designed for secure branch offices requiring integrated wireless access, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and local storage capabilities. This 3-Year Enterprise Protection bundle strengthens security with FortiGuard services such as IPS and Anti-Malware Protection (AMP), supported by FortiCare Premium Services. Built on the purpose-built SP4 ASIC, it delivers 10 Gbps firewall throughput and consistent low-latency performance. The addition of 128GB of internal SSD storage provides onboard capacity for local data retention directly at the edge.
This model simplifies network infrastructure by consolidating multiple functions into a single device. It features 8x GE PoE/+ ports with a total power budget of 96W, enabling direct connection and powering of devices like IP phones and access points. Combined with integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 2x flexible SFP/RJ45 shared media ports, the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE ensures robust, secure, and versatile connectivity for distributed enterprises.
Key Benefits
- 3-Year Enterprise Protection: FortiGuard security services including IPS, Anti-Malware Protection (AMP), and URL/DNS and video filtering, supported by FortiCare Premium Services.
- Integrated Power over Ethernet: Features 8x GE PoE/+ ports (including 2 FortiLink ports) with a 96W budget to power downstream devices, reducing cabling complexity.
- 128GB Internal SSD: Provides dedicated onboard storage for local data retention at the edge.
- High-Speed Wi-Fi 6: Delivers integrated dual-band 802.11ax wireless connectivity with a dedicated scanning radio for improved wireless visibility.
- Powered by SP4 ASIC: Ensures industry-leading performance with 10 Gbps firewall throughput and 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput.
- SD-Branch Ready: Integrates security, LAN, WLAN, and WAN management into a single platform, extending control to FortiSwitch and FortiAP devices via FortiLink.
Ideal Use Cases
- Retail & Branch Offices: Ideal for locations needing to power POS devices, IP phones, or access points via PoE while maintaining onboard storage at the branch.
- Security-Focused Branch Deployments: Supports layered threat prevention with IPS and Anti-Malware Protection (AMP) as part of the Enterprise Protection bundle.
- Small to Medium Businesses: Consolidates networking, security, PoE, storage, and wireless into one reliable desktop appliance, reducing hardware footprint.
Technical Specifications Summary
- IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP): 10/10/7 Gbps
- IPS Throughput (Enterprise Traffic Mix): 1.4 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput (Enterprise Traffic Mix): 1 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput (Enterprise Traffic Mix): 900 Mbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte): 6.5 Gbps
- SSL-VPN Throughput: 950 Mbps
- SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg HTTPS): 715 Mbps
- Interfaces: 2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Ports + 6x GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports + 2x GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink Ports
- Total Available PoE Power Budget: 96W
- Internal Storage: 1x 128 GB SSD
- Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz (MU-MIMO 2x2)
Upgrade Your Network Security
Simplify your branch network with the power, storage, and versatility of the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE and 3-Year Enterprise Protection bundle.
