[shortdesc] Secure SD-WAN firewall with integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 128GB onboard SSD, powered by Fortinet SP4 ASIC, delivering up to 10/10/7 Gbps firewall throughput and including a 5-Year Unified Threat Protection bundle[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| SKU |
FWF-81F-2R-A-BDL-950-60 |
| Form Factor |
Desktop/Wall Mount/Rack Tray |
| Wireless Standard |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Internal Storage |
1x 128 GB SSD |
| Firewall Throughput |
10/10/7 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte, UDP) |
| Interfaces |
2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs (WAN), 8x GE RJ45 ports total (6x internal RJ45 + 2x RJ45 FortiLink, default) |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) |
60 x 216 x 178 mm (2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 inches) |
| Weight |
1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
| Power Input |
12V DC, 5A (dual redundancy optional) |
| Bundle Included |
5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) bundle (including IPS, Anti-Malware Protection, URL/DNS filtering, and Anti-Spam services) |
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[specifications]
| System Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix) |
| IPS Throughput |
1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput |
900 Mbps |
| System Performance & Capacity |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput |
10/10/7 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP) |
| Firewall Latency |
3.23 µs |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) |
1.5 Million |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) |
45,000 |
| Firewall Policies |
5,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
6.5 Gbps |
| SSL-VPN Throughput |
950 Mbps |
| SSL Inspection Throughput |
715 Mbps |
| Wireless Specifications |
| Radio |
Dual WiFi Radio (5 GHz, 2.4 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + 1 Scanning Radio |
| MU-MIMO |
2x2 |
| Max WiFi Speeds |
574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz |
| Antenna Ports (SMA) |
3 |
| Hardware Specifications |
| GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs |
2 |
| GE RJ45 Internal Ports |
6 |
| GE RJ45 FortiLink Ports (Default) |
2 |
| USB Ports 3.0 |
1 |
| Console (RJ45) |
1 |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
Yes |
| Environment & Power |
| Power Consumption (Avg / Max) |
24.79 W / 30.29 W |
| Heat Dissipation |
103.29 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity |
10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level |
24.14 dBA |
| Operating Altitude |
Up to 7400 ft (2250 m) |
| Certifications |
| Compliance |
FCC, ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB |
| Certifications |
USGv6/IPv6 |
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[accesories]
| Optional Accessories |
Rack Mount Tray (SP-RACKTRAY-02), Wall Mount Kit (SP-FG60F-MOUNT-20), AC Power Adaptor (SP-FWF80F-PDC-5; power cable sold separately), SFP Transceiver Modules (FN-TRAN-GC, FN-TRAN-SX, FN-TRAN-LX, FR-TRAN-ZX) |
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High-Performance Wi-Fi 6 Security with Onboard Logging
The FortiWiFi 81F-2R (FWF-81F-2R-A) is an advanced Secure SD-WAN appliance featuring 128GB of internal SSD storage, making it ideal for distributed enterprises requiring local logging and reporting. This 5-Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) bundle provides essential defense against web-based attacks, malware, and intrusions. Built on the high-performance SP4 ASIC architecture, it delivers up to 10/10/7 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput and integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity.
This model offers deployment flexibility with 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs for copper or fiber WAN connectivity. The combination of onboard storage, accelerated performance, and integrated Wi-Fi 6 ensures unified protection and reliable connectivity across the network edge.
Key Benefits
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5-Year Unified Threat Protection: Includes key security services such as IPS, Anti-Malware Protection, URL/DNS filtering, and Anti-Spam to help defend against modern threats.
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128GB Onboard SSD: Dedicated internal storage to support local logging and reporting requirements for visibility, auditing, and operational analysis.
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High-Speed Wi-Fi 6: Features integrated dual-band 802.11ax wireless with a dedicated scanning radio, supporting secure, high-speed access for users and connected devices.
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Flexible SFP Uplinks: Includes 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs for flexible WAN deployment using either RJ45 copper or SFP fiber connectivity.
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Powered by SP4 ASIC Architecture: Accelerates key security and networking functions and supports up to 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput for efficient secure connectivity.
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SD-Branch Ready: Includes 2x FortiLink ports (default) to extend centralized security and management to compatible FortiSwitch and FortiAP deployments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Retail & Branch Offices: Secure connectivity with local log retention to support compliance and operational visibility.
- Small to Medium Businesses (SMB): Consolidates security, SD-WAN, Wi-Fi, and local storage into a single compact appliance.
- Remote Work: Enterprise-grade protection with integrated Wi-Fi 6 and SD-WAN capabilities for distributed teams and remote sites.
Technical Specifications Summary
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Security Performance (Enterprise Mix): IPS 1.4 Gbps; NGFW 1 Gbps; Threat Protection 900 Mbps
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Firewall Performance: IPv4 firewall throughput 10/10/7 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP); latency 3.23 µs
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VPN & Inspection: IPsec VPN throughput 6.5 Gbps; SSL-VPN throughput 950 Mbps; SSL inspection throughput 715 Mbps
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Interfaces: 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs; 6x GE RJ45 internal ports; 2x GE RJ45 FortiLink ports (default)
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Wireless: Dual WiFi Radio (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + 1 scanning radio; max speeds 574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz and 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz
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Physical, Power & Certifications: 60 x 216 x 178 mm; 1.5 kg; 12V DC 5A input; operating 0°C to 40°C; USGv6/IPv6 certified
Upgrade Your Network Security
Enhance your branch capabilities with the storage-optimized FortiWiFi 81F-2R and 5-Year Unified Threat Protection bundle.