Fortinet, a cybersecurity solution provider, has unveiled what it calls the industry’s first WiFi 7–enabled Secure Networking Solution.
FortiAP 441K, Fortinet’s first WiFi 7 access point, and the FortiSwitch T1024, a purpose-built switch with 10 Gigabit Ethernet access and 90W Power over Ethernet technology, collectively address the increased speed and capacity demands of WiFi 7. These devices seamlessly integrate into the Fortinet Secure Networking solution, offering unparalleled security, visibility, and control through AIOps and FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services.
“Fortinet is the only vendor converging networking technology and AI-powered security into a single, holistic solution to connect and protect the wired and wireless LAN,” said John Maddison, chief marketing officer and EVP of Product Strategy at Fortinet.
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WiFi 7, the latest wireless technology, promises accelerated data-heavy applications and wireless device support for enterprises. However, adopting such technologies can expand the attack surface, and traditional security solutions may struggle to handle the surge in data-rich traffic.
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Fortinet’s Secure Networking solution promises to not only support WiFi 7 but also offer enterprise-grade protection, AI-powered security, and AIOps automation, addressing the evolving threat landscape and ensuring comprehensive security.
The FortiAP 441K, powered by Qualcomm’s WiFi 7 Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 Platform, provides up to 2x faster connection speeds, faster data transfer with 4096 QAM support, lower latency through 320MHz channels, and improved load balancing. To complement the benefits of WiFi 7, the FortiSwitch T1024, a 10 GE access switch with 90W PoE, has been designed to specifically support WiFi 7-enabled access points. When deployed together, these devices optimize the speed, power, and performance of WiFi 7, ensuring an enhanced user experience.
The Fortinet Secure Networking solution, an integral part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, seamlessly integrates networking devices with its security system. Leveraging FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls as wireless controllers, organizations can benefit from FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services and FortiAIOps for real-time insights and task automation.