The 80F and 81F share the same firewall chip, throughput specs, and security feature set. The 81F adds two PoE-capable GE RJ45 LAN ports and a built-in 128 GB SSD for local logging and FortiSandbox Cloud storage. If you need to power PoE devices like IP phones or wireless access points directly from the firewall, or want onboard log retention without a separate FortiAnalyzer, the 81F is the right pick.

Fortinet recommends the 80F and 81F for environments with 25 to 100 users. Both models fit comfortably in branch offices, retail locations, and small business headquarters where you need real UTM throughput without rackmount hardware or the cost of a mid-range chassis.

Yes, and it does not cost extra. Both models include Fortinet's integrated SD-WAN engine in the base firmware. You can load-balance and fail over across both WAN ports using performance SLA policies, application steering, and direct internet breakout. The same FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud console that manages your security policy manages SD-WAN, so there is no separate overlay tool to license or maintain.

The full FortiGuard library runs on both models, including IPS, AntiVirus, Web Filtering, Application Control, DNS Security, and Anti-Spam. FortiCare adds 24x7 TAC support and firmware access. The Unified Threat Protection bundle and the Enterprise bundle each roll the most commonly ordered services into a single annual price, so you are not assembling subscriptions piecemeal. Our team can quote any bundle combination alongside hardware.

Yes. Our Firewall Configuration Service puts a Fortinet-certified engineer on your order before it leaves our facility. Over 25 components are set to best practice for your environment, including zones, VPN, policy groups, and security profiles. You also get seven days of remote deployment support after delivery so the cutover goes smoothly and any site-specific adjustments get handled fast.