Unified Security and Connectivity with PoE, Storage, and UTP 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 1-Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) bundle strengthens security with services such as IPS, anti-malware protection, and web filtering. Built on the purpose-built SP4 ASIC, it delivers up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput and consistent low-latency performance. The addition of 128GB of internal SSD storage supports local logging and reporting for improved visibility and compliance 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 GE RJ45/SFP shared media WAN ports, the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE ensures robust, secure, and versatile connectivity for distributed enterprises.
Key Benefits
- 1-Year Unified Threat Protection: Includes key security services such as IPS, anti-malware protection, web/URL filtering, and anti-spam (bundle content varies by subscription).
- Integrated Power over Ethernet: Features 8x GE PoE/+ ports (including 2 FortiLink ports) with a 96W budget to power downstream devices and reduce cabling complexity.
- 128GB Internal SSD: Provides dedicated onboard storage for local logging and reporting to support visibility and compliance needs.
- High-Speed Wi-Fi 6: Delivers integrated dual-band 802.11ax wireless connectivity with a dedicated scanning radio for improved coverage and security monitoring.
- Powered by SP4 ASIC: Enables high performance with up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput for secure connectivity.
- 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 PoE endpoints while retaining logs locally for compliance and troubleshooting.
- Small to Medium Businesses: Consolidates networking, security, storage, and wireless into one reliable desktop appliance, reducing hardware footprint.
- Distributed Enterprises: Provides secure SD-WAN connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi and flexible uplinks for reliable, high-performance remote access.
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
- PoE Ports / Budget: 8x GE PoE/+ ports total (6 PoE/+ + 2 PoE/+ FortiLink), 96W total budget (max 30W per PoE/+ port, 802.3at)
- Wireless: Dual WiFi Radio (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + 1 scanning radio; 3x SMA antenna ports
- Maximum Wi-Fi Speeds: 574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz
- Dimensions (H x W x L): 60 x 216 x 178 mm (2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 inches)
- Power Input / Consumption: +54V DC, 5A; 107.4 W average / 131.3 W maximum
Upgrade Your Network Security
Simplify your branch network with the power, storage, and versatility of the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE and 1-Year Unified Threat Protection bundle.
