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Fortinet FortiAP 441K
Fortinet FortiAP 441K
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 4x4 MU-MIMO per radio (4 spatial streams)
  • Aggregate Throughput: ~21.3 Gbps (reseller figures: 2.4 GHz 1.148 Gbps, 5 GHz 8.648 Gbps, 6 GHz 11.530 Gbps)
  • Radios (bands): Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz plus a dedicated scanning radio (some listings count only 4 radios total)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 2 x multigigabit RJ-45 (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10GbE), plus USB 3.0 and RS-232 console
  • Max Clients: Up to 512 wireless clients per radio (reseller figure)
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3bt (PoE++), 41.7 W max; falls back to fewer streams on 802.3at

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Wi-Fi 7 tri-band radios with 4x4 MU-MIMO for high-density indoor deployments; Dual 10GbE RJ-45 uplinks allow multi-gigabit wired backhaul; Strong security features including WPA3, 802.1X, captive portal, WIPS/WIDS and rogue AP scanning; Integrated with FortiGate built-in controller or FortiEdge Cloud management; BSS coloring and Target Wake Time support improve efficiency in busy environments
  • ✘ Cons: Full performance requires 802.3bt PoE++ and drops to fewer streams on 802.3at power; Indoor-only form factor with no outdoor or ruggedized option; Hardware cost is high relative to many Wi-Fi 6E alternatives, with list prices up to $1,720; Best value depends on a FortiGate or FortiEdge Cloud subscription, which adds ongoing cost; Spec figures vary between resellers (radio count, throughput) and should be checked against Fortinet's official datasheet
  • Est. Price: $1,048 - $1,720

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