Fortinet FortiWifi 20C
The Power of Unified Threat Management

Overview:

The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C consolidate comprehensive security functions in a single device to protect the smallest locations against today's network, content, and application-level threats. Organizations needing to provide secure access to remote teleworkers, retail outlets, and small branch offices require a device designed for the specific requirements of those locations. The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C combine enterprise-grade performance and protection into a small form factor at an entry-level price. The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C are also ideal for Service Providers seeking to deliver highly differentiated security services via customer premise equipment (CPE).

FortiWifi-20C Features & Benefits:

• 20 Mbps performance delivers fast throughput
• Multi-threat protection lets you deploy a wide range of Fortinet’s UTM inspection capabilities, including firewall, IPS, application control, VPN, and web filtering all at a single low price.
• One WAN interface and four internal switch ports offer two security zones for policy enforcement at remote sites
• Unlimited user licensing minimizes operating costs and ensures that changes in the number of users does not interfere with network availability
• FortiExplorer provides easy to follow instructions for initial deployment and configuration
• FortiGuard Subscription Services deliver automated, real-time, up-to-date protection against security threats and exploits.

The Power of Unified Threat Management

The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C appliances give you the ability to deploy a wide range of Fortinet's UTM inspection capabilities, including firewall, IPS, application control, VPN, and web filtering all at a single low price. They combine the purpose-built FortiOS™ 4.0 security operating system with the Fortinet System on a Chip purpose-built processor, delivering unmatched price and performance advantages.

Each appliance also supports FortiGuard® security subscription services to deliver dynamic, automated updates and ensure up-to-date protection against sophisticated threats. In addition, the devices support a web-based GUI, single pane of glass management console, and onboard reporting.

By consolidating multiple security enforcement technologies into a single appliance, the FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C eliminate disparate hardware devices and software solutions to greatly simplify secure remote access and reduce total cost of ownership. They ensure that only authorized endpoints are allowed access to corporate resources, and the appliances' granular application control prevents unauthorized applications. For example, security administrators can easily set up policies to allow the usage of social media web sites while restricting access to the chat and download functions.

FortiGate Consolidated Security Solutions

Fortinet's consolidated security solutions provide an integrated set of core security and network services in a single, easy-to-manage, high-performance appliance that is capable of supporting a wide range of deployment scenarios. The FortiWiFi-20C adds a built-in wireless access point to the multi-threat protection of FortiGate appliances. With the FortiWiFi-20C, your security and wireless needs can be met in one device. This combination allows you to reduce costs and simplify deployment as it eliminates the need for a separate wireless access point.

The Fortinet Systemon-a-Chip

The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi- 20C series utilize the Fortinet System-on-a-chip (SoC). Integrating FortiASIC acceleration logic together with a RISC-based main processor and other system components, the SoC simplifies appliance design and enables breakthrough performance for smaller networks. The FS1 and resulting FortiGate/FortiWiFi-20C series appliances allow large distributed enterprises to provide integrated, multi-threat protection across all points on their network without sacrificing performance.

FortiOS: Redefining Network Security

FortiOS 4.3 is the software foundation of FortiGate multi-threat security platforms. Developed solely for security, performance and reliability, it is a purpose-built operating system that leverages the power of the FortiASIC content and network processors. FortiOS software enables a comprehensive suite of security services: Firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, application control, antivirus, antispam, web filtering, data loss prevention, and end point network access control.

Features & Benefits:

The FortiGate-20C and FortiWiFi-20C provide full enterprise class UTM inspection including firewall, intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering, antivirus / antimalware, and antispam. Advanced configuration and routing options are limited over other FortiGate models. See the table below for a comparison of features.

	FortiGate-20C / FortiWiFi-20C	FortiGate-40C and above
Full UTM Inspection (Firewall, IPS, Antivirus, and Web Filtering)
Automatic Updates
Web-Based GUI
Centralized Management / Reporting
IPSec VPN packets)
Application Control packets)
Data Leakage Prevention
SSL Inspection
WAN Optimization
SSL VPN
Dynamic Routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP, and PIM) (System / VDOM)
Virtual Domain
VLAN Support
High Availability
Server Load Balancing
Traffic Shaping

Technical Specifications:

All performance values are "up to" and vary depending on system configuration. Antivirus performance is benchmarked using HTTP traffic (32 Kbyte objects). IPS performance is measured base on NSS like test methodology with 44K HTTP files.

Services & Support:

FortiGuard® Security Subscription Services deliver dynamic, automated updates for Fortinet products. The Fortinet Global Security Research Team creates these updates to ensure up-to-date protection against sophisticated threats. Subscriptions include antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering, antispam, vulnerability and compliance management, application control, and database security services.

FortiCare™ Support Services provide global support for all Fortinet products and services. FortiCare support enables your Fortinet products to perform optimally. Support plans start with 8x5 Enhanced Support with return and replace hardware support or 24x7 Comprehensive Support with advanced hardware replacement. Options include Premium Support, Premium RMA, and Professional Services. All hardware products include a 1-year limited hardware warranty and a 90-day limited software warranty.

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiGate and FortiWiFi 20C Datasheet (PDF).