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Overview

FortiExtender gateways and FortiGate Network Firewalls provide secure 5G/LTE connectivity for any branch deployment. Easily deploy wireless WAN, high availability and failover, out-of-band management (OBM), and private 5G/LTE uplinks. Ruggedized form-factors are available for mobile, IoT, and industrial deployments. 

Secure Wireless WAN and Private 5G

Fortinet is a trusted leader in advanced cybersecurity and enterprise networking solutions. Our 5G/LTE products allow organizations to extend, ensure, and secure network edges, transform digital operations with confidence, and deliver optimal stakeholder experiences.

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FortiExtender Cloud UI

Flexible Management

Choose from a variety of management options to fit your organization’s needs. Manage thousands of FortiExtender 5G/LTE devices and segment your fleets and branches into groups with FortiExtender cloud (pictured). You can also combine wireless WAN, NGFW, and other branch device management in a single pane of glass with FortiManager.

Optimal 5G/LTE for Any Branch

Fortinet offers 5G/LTE products in a variety of form factors to suit any branch deployment. FortiExtender gateways and FortiGate Network Firewalls with embedded 5G/LTE ensure optimal signal reception, minimal attenuation, and the best experience—without the need for expensive, lossy antenna cables.

Secure Connectivity Beyond the Branch

Fortinet 5G/LTE products extend the Security Fabric not only to branches, but also to other sites where secure 5G/LTE connectivity is needed. FortiExtender Vehicle devices connect and protect mobile fleets to support a variety of deployment scenarios, from logistics to municipal transit, and even first responders.

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Features and Benefits

FortiExtender is the only wireless WAN solution fully integrated on a security fabric for flexible, high-speed edge connectivity that is automated and secure.

Wireless WAN

Choose from a variety of wireless WAN form factors to suit your networking needs

High Availability

Maintain SLAs and deliver better user experience with failover and active/active cellular

SD-WAN Integration

Ensure better branch experiences with app QoE and dynamic path steering

Advanced Security

Protect your network with multilayered security controls and real-time threat intelligence

Out-of-Band Management

Enhance business continuity and manage remote branch devices in the event of a wired outage

Private 5G/LTE

Get secure uplinks for your CBRS access environment with Band 48 support

15x

Faster Branch Setup

480%

Improvement in Uptime

500

Ecosystem Partner Integrations

5G/LTE Use Cases

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Branch
Extend your network beyond wired broadband
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Mobility
Deliver 5G/LTE and Wi-Fi in a single device, ideal for fleet vehicles
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IoT
Deploy ruggedized devices at fixed sites and harsh environments

Enterprise Analyst Validation

2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN
2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) for SD-WAN
2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SD-WAN Figure 1. The figure ranks companies on their ability to execute and completeness of vision as of September 2023 on a scatter plot. Fortinet is in the upper right quadrant of Leaders.
Fortinet is a Leader and placed highest in Ability to Execute. AGAIN.

We’ve done it again! Fortinet is the only vendor to place highest in Ability to Execute 3 years in a row. And, we’ve been named a Leader for the 4th year in a row. We believe this is because our innovative secure SD-WAN solution lets you uniquely:

  • Simplify architecture with accelerated security and networking convergence
  • Achieve operational efficiencies across all WAN and cloud edges
  • Deliver superior quality of experience to users
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2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls Figure 1. The figure ranks companies on their ability to execute and completeness of vision as of September 2022 on a scatter plot. Fortinet is in the upper right quadrant of Leaders.
Fortinet Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
Fortinet has been recognized as a Leader again, and is positioned highest in Ability to Execute, marking our 13th year in the Magic Quadrant™. FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls deliver the industry’s best ROI, provide AI/ML-powered threat protection, and support the convergence of networking and security. With all features and functions built on a single operating system, FortiOS, organizations have access to consistent functionality across all solutions and form factors, including appliances
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The Total Economic Impact™ of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN: Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. Published in December 2022. A Forrester Total Economic Impact™ study commissioned by Fortinet.
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN
The Forrester TEI develops business value justification analysis to help organizations understand the financial impact of a technology investment. Fortinet commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study to analyze the value that enterprises are able to achieve by deploying Fortinet Secure SD-WAN. The TEI study examines both the network and security impact on businesses.
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Case Studies

Cirion Technologies
Cirion Technologies
Digital Technology and Infrastructure Provider Optimizes Its Security Service in Latin America with Fortinet’s Advanced Support
Carrefour Italia
Carrefour Italia
Carrefour Italia Transforms Customer Service through Secure SD-WAN
St. Agnes’ Parish
St. Agnes’ Parish
Fortinet Network and Security Solutions Enable Nonprofit to Serve the Community Better
Trustmark
Trustmark
Regional Financial Institution Turns to Fortinet to Build Trust in Network Security, Reliability, and Performance

Models and Specifications

Select the best 5G/LTE product for your specific needs, from FortiExtender 5G/LTE gateways to FortiGate network firewalls with embedded 5G/LTE. Deployment site, environmental conditions, and signal availability should be considered when selecting the best product. For assistance choosing a firewall or extender, visit our Product Compare Tool.

CATEGORIES
MODEL DEVICE TYPE DATA SHEET VIDEO
FortiExtender 101F

Gateway

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FortiExtender 201F

Gateway

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FortiExtender 202F

Dual-Modem Gateway

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FortiExtender 212F

Dual-Modem Gateway

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FortiExtender 311F

Gateway

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FortiExtender 511F

Gateway

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FortiGate 40F 3G4G

Network Firewall

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FWF-80F/81F-2R-3G4G-DSL/POE

Network Firewall

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MODEL DEVICE TYPE DATA SHEET VIDEO
FortiExtender Vehicle 211F

Vehicle Gateway

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MODEL DEVICE TYPE DATA SHEET VIDEO
FortiGate Rugged 60F 3G4G

Ruggedized Firewall

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FortiGate Rugged 70F 3G4G

Ruggedized Firewall

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ACCESSORY PRODUCT ID DESCRIPTION

Power Adapter

SP-FEX12V3A-PA-1-US

FortiExtender AC Power adapter (US & Japan)

Power Adapter

SP-FEX12V3A-PA-1-EU

FortiExtender AC Power adapter (Europe)

Vehicle Mount Antenna

FANT-3IN1-TG-5M-FEV

FortiExtender Vehicle Roof-Mounted Antenna

PoE Injector

GPI-115

PoE Adapter for IEEE 802.3af compatible FortiExtenders

PoE Injector

GPI-130

PoE Adapter for IEEE 802.3at compatible FortiExtenders

FortiCare Support & Professional Services

Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their investments in Fortinet's products and services. To achieve this, FortiCare follows the life-cycle approach and provides unique services to help our customers in their success journeys.

Technical Support Services

Technical Support Services

Various per-device options are available for efficient operations. FortiCare Elite option provides a 15-minute response time for critical products.

Resources

Data Sheets
Videos
Webinars
Solution Briefs
Introducing FortiExtender Vehicle 211F
Introducing FortiExtender Vehicle 211F »

FortiExtender offers scalable, cost-effective, and resilient 5G and LTE solutions. Driven by Fortinet’s unique approach of security-driven networking, FortiExtender enables business continuity and improved network availability while securing connectivity with wired broadband and cellular networks.

Extending Security to Microbranches with Fortinet Universal SASE
Extending Security to Microbranches with Fortinet Universal SASE »

Fortinet's FortiSASE includes expanded integrations within FortiExtender remote Ethernet gateways to further support organizations securing microbranches and related devices. FortiExtender remote Ethernet gateways intelligently offload traffic from microbranches to a SASE point of presence (POP) for comprehensive security inspection at scale for all devices, including IoT and OT devices. This integration also means FortiExtender remote ethernet gateways can be managed by the same simple, cloud-based management console customers already use for FortiSASE.

FortiExtender Cellular Failover Demo
FortiExtender Cellular Failover Demo »

FortiExtender provides 5G/LTE Wireless WAN that's fully integrated on the Fortinet Security Fabric. FortiExtender 5G/LTE Wireless WAN gateways come equipped with Dual SIM and Dual Modem capabilities for fast failover and active/active cellular connectivity. In this demo, the Technical Marketing team takes you through our Dual-SIM failover process, also called "SIM-switch." With FortiExtender, you can set failover capabilities based on outages, link quality, and data plan consumption.

FortiExtender Out of Band Management (OBM) Demo
FortiExtender Out of Band Management (OBM) Demo »

FortiExtender 5G/LTE Wireless WAN Gateways provide Enterprises secure cellular networking that includes failover and extended WAN links. In this demo, Fortinet Technical Marketing will show FortiExtender Cloud's Out of Band Management capabilities, allowing you to continue to manage branch connectivity in the event of a wired failure.

FortiExtender: Secure your cellular edge with Fortinet Wireless WAN
FortiExtender: Secure your cellular edge with Fortinet Wireless WAN »

Wireless WAN has allowed thousands of businesses to enable edge broadband, but managing link quality, signal and security remain obstacles. See how Fortinet's Wireless WAN solution with FortiExtender can extend, ensure and secure your cellular edge.

Ecosystem

For a complete list of all the Alliance partners go to www.fortinet.com/fabricready. Below is a list of current Secure 5G/LTE Alliance Partners:

Free Product Demo

Learn about FortiExtender’s essential features in the self-guided tour.

What to Expect:

  • Experience cloud-managed wireless WAN
  • See cellular management and failover options
  • Check device status and other key insights

FortiExtender News

CRN’s 2020 Products Of The Year

Fortinet is accelerating data center security performance with its seventh-generation network processor—the NP7—which made its first appearance in the company’s FortiGate 1800 firewall earlier this year.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN, Jonathan Forest, Naresh Singh, Andrew Lerner, Karen Brown, 27 September 2023.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls, Rajpreet Kaur, Adam Hils, Tom Lintemuth, 20 December 2022.

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