Fortinet FortiAP 222E
Outdoor, IP67 Rated Access Point, 2x2 MU-MIMO With Dual Radio With a Variety of External Antenna options

Fortinet FortiAP 222E

Notice: FortiAP 222E Discontinued

The FortiAP 222E is a discontinued model. For optimal security and long-term support, explore Fortinet’s latest wireless access points or save with the Fortinet Trade-Up Program.

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FortiAP 222E License and Renewal Options

Technical support, firmware updates/upgrades, and hardware replacement will not be available after EoS on June 14, 2026 .

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FortiAP Access Points Solutions

The FortiAP wireless access points offer the most secure wireless offering in the industry by integrating with our Next Generation Firewall.

AI-powered Security Assistant

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Overview:

The FAP-222E is a new member of our 802.11ac Wave 2 family with MU-MIMO capability and transmit beam forming capable of handling an astounding 512 clients per radio. This high-performance dual-band AP is ruggedized with an Ingress Protection IP67-rated enclosure capable of withstanding extended temperature ranges. The FAP-222E is suitable for deployment in the harsh conditions. It has 4 external antennas for WiFi and one Bluetooth and is suitable for mission-critical bridging or mesh deployments.

802.11ac Wave 2
Dual Radio 2.4 and 5 GHz
High Gain Omni-directional Antennas
2x2 MU-MIMO
Up to 400 + 867 Mbps

Cloud or FortiOS-managed Access Points

FortiAP access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or can be managed through the free FortiCloud provisioning and management portal. With the integration of the wireless controller functionality into the market leading FortiGate appliance, Fortinet delivers a true Unified Access Layer. This enables you to easily manage wired and wireless security from a Single-pane-of-glass management console and protects your network from the latest security threats.

Unified Management
Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistent and effective policy enforcement and compliance.

Advanced Security Protection
Wireless LAN security done right, from the leader in network security. Integrated Firewall, IPS, Application Control, and Web Filtering protect the wireless LAN from the latest security threats.

Built-in WiFi Security
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance.

Deployment:

Centralized or Local Wireless Controller

Outdoor Point-to-Point Bridging or Multipoint Mesh Deployment

Outdoor Mesh and PoE Pass-Through Deployment

Specifications:

	FortiAP-222E
Hardware
Indoor/Outdoor Deployment	Outdoor AP
Number of Radios	2 + 1 BT/BLE
Number of Antennas	4 External + 1 BT/BLE External
Antenna Type and Peak Gain	Dipole: 5 dBi for 2.4 GHz, 7 dBi for 5 GHz
Frequency Bands (GHz)*	2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850
Radio 1 Capabilities	2.4 GHz b/g/n (2x2:2 stream) 20/40 MHz (256 QAM)
Radio 2 Capabilities	5 GHz a/n/ac (2x2:2 stream) 20/40/80 MHz (256 QAM)
Maximum Data Rate	Radio 1: up to 400 Mbps Radio 2: up to 867 Mbps
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio	Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 4 dBm max TX power
Interfaces	1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	IEEE 802.3af/at
Simultaneous SSIDs	Up to 16 (14 if background scanning enabled)
EAP Type(s)	EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST
User/Device Authentication	WPA and WPA2 with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist
Maximum Tx Power	2.4 GHz: 27.2 dBm / 525 mW (2 chains combined)* 5 GHz: 29.5 dBm / 891 mW (2 chains combined)*
Kensington Lock	No
IEEE Standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.1X, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az
SSID Types Supported	Local-Bridge, Tunnel & Mesh (when managed by controller)
Per Radio Client Capacity	Up to 512
Cellular Co-existence	Yes
LED Off Mode	Yes
Advanced 802.11 Features
802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO	Yes
Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF)	Yes
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding	Yes
Maximum Likelihood Demodulation (MLD)	Yes
Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC)	Yes
A-MPDU and A-MSDU Packet Aggregation	Yes
MIMO Power Save	Yes
Short Guard Interval	Yes
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities
Rogue Scan Radio Modes	Background, Full-time
WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes	Background, Full-time
Packet Sniffer Mode	Yes
Spectrum Analyzer	Yes
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height	9.8 x 8.66 x 2 inches (249 x 220 x 53 mm)
Weight	3.40 lbs (1.54 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	8.40 lbs (3.81 kg)
Mounting Options	Wall Mount or Pole Mount
Included Accessories	Mounting kit for Wall or Pole, Grounding cable, 4 dipole WiFi antennas, 1 BLE antenna
Environment
Power Supply	GPI-115, or GPI-130
Power Consumption (Max.)	12.95 W
Humidity	5% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	--40 to 140°F (-40–60°C)
Storage Temperature	-40 to 158˚F (-40 to 70˚C)
Directives	Low Voltage Directive • RoHS2
UL2043 Plenum Material	No
Mean Time Between Failures	>10 Years
IP Rating	IP67
Surge Protection Built In	Yes
Hit-less PoE Failover	No
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified	Yes
DFS	FCC, IC, CE
Certifications
Limited Lifetime Warranty	No — 1 Year Limited Warranty

* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.

RF RX/TX Performance Table:

	FortiAP 222E
	Radio 1 — 2.4 GHz		Radio 2 — 5 GHz
802.11 a/g	Tx Power (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)	Tx Power (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)
6 Mbps	24.2	-91	26.5	-90
9 Mbps	24.2	-90	26.5	-89
12 Mbps	24.2	-88	26.5	-88
18 Mbps	24.1	-86	26.4	-85
24 Mbps	24.1	-83	26.4	-82
36 Mbps	23.5	-79	24.2	-79
48 Mbps	23.5	-75	23.3	-75
54 Mbps	23.5	-74	23.3	-73
802.11n HT20
MCS 0/8/16	24.5	-91	26.5	-90
MCS 1/9/17	24.5	-88	26.5	-87
MCS 2/10/18	24.5	-86	26.5	-85
MCS 3/11/19	24.2	-82	26.4	-82
MCS 4/12/20	24.2	-78	26.4	-78
MCS 5/13/21	23.6	-75	24.2	-74
MCS 6/14/22	23.1	-74	23.2	-72
MCS 7/15/23	23.1	-73	23.2	-70
802.11n HT40
MCS 0/8/16	23.8	-89	26.4	-87
MCS 1/9/17	23.8	-86	26.4	-84
MCS 2/10/18	23.8	-84	26.4	-82
MCS 3/11/19	23.8	-80	26.3	-79
MCS 4/12/20	23.8	-77	26.3	-75
MCS 5/13/21	23.2	-74	25.4	-71
MCS 6/14/22	22.6	-73	24.5	-69
MCS 7/15/23	22.6	-72	23.5	-68
802.11ac VHT20
MCS 0	—	—	26.4	-90
MCS 1	—	—	26.4	-86
MCS 2	—	—	26.4	-84
MCS 3	—	—	26.3	-82
MCS 4	—	—	26.3	-80
MCS 5	—	—	25.3	-75
MCS 6	—	—	23.3	-73
MCS 7	—	—	22.5	-71
MCS 8	—	—	22.4	-68
802.11ac VHT40
MCS 0	—	—	26.3	-87
MCS 1	—	—	26.3	-85
MCS 2	—	—	26.3	-83
MCS 3	—	—	26.3	-80
MCS 4	—	—	26.3	-77
MCS 5	—	—	25.3	-73
MCS 6	—	—	23.3	-72
MCS 7	—	—	22.2	-70
MCS 8	—	—	22.1	-66
MCS 9	—	—	21.9	-64
802.11ac VHT80
MCS 0	—	—	25.4	-84
MCS 1	—	—	25.4	-81
MCS 2	—	—	25.4	-78
MCS 3	—	—	25.4	-74
MCS 4	—	—	25.3	-70
MCS 5	—	—	24.2	-66
MCS 6	—	—	23.6	-65
MCS 7	—	—	22.3	-64
MCS 8	—	—	22.1	-60
MCS 9	—	—	22.1	-60

Antenna Radiation Patterns:

FortiAP-222E Antenna Radiation Patterns

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP Series Datasheet (PDF).

Pricing Notes:

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Prices are for one year of Premium RMA support. Usual discounts can be applied.
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Fortinet FortiAP 222E Outdoor, IP67 Rated Access Point, 2x2 MU-MIMO With Dual Radio With a Variety of External Antenna options