Description
FortiAP Cloud is a hosted cloud management platform for standalone FortiAP deployments, built for zero-touch provisioning, central configuration, and monitoring/reporting from anywhere. It scales from small AP rollouts to thousands of APs across multiple sites,and supports multi-tenancy for managing multiple customers under a single license.
Key capabilities
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Zero-touch deployment (FortiDeploy): add the AP—½s key in the portal, plug it in on-site, and it pulls config automatically.
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Simple configuration: set SSIDs/security quickly via an intuitive UI (guest captive portal in a few clicks).
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Monitoring & troubleshooting: dashboards, topology/port views, status monitoring, event logs/alarms, spectrum analysis, iPerf, alerts.
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Reporting: status/history reports and PCI compliance reporting.
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Security & compliance: optional 2FA via FortiToken and regional data isolation (Europe/Americas/Asia) for privacy requirements.
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Free tier: basic config + 7 days log retention at no cost.
Licensing
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Free basic tier included.
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For advanced features + 1-year logs + 24x7 FortiCare, you buy a per-AP annual license (separate SKU for FAP-S models, which also enables FortiGuard services on the AP).
View data sheet: FortiAP Cloud Data Sheet

