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Infinian Technology Dealer, Distributor, and Partner of Fortinet FortiGate NGFW Entry-level Series: FG-80E, FG-80E-POE, FG-81E, and FG-81E-POE Firewall Provider in India – Bangalore and Chennai for Price/Cost Call: 9739091119

Hardware and Connectivity

The FortiGate 80E-POE / 81E-POE models provide flexible connectivity for modern networks.

  • 12 × GE RJ45 PoE+ ports (for powering devices)
  • 2 × GE RJ45/SFP shared media ports
  • 2 × GE DMZ/HA ports
  • 1 × USB port
  • 1 × console port

Because of these interfaces, the firewall can act as both a security gateway and PoE switch, simplifying network infrastructure.


Difference Between 80E-POE and 81E-POE

Although both models share the same performance and PoE capabilities, they differ in storage.

ModelKey Difference
80E-POEStandard model without internal storage
81E-POEIncludes 128 GB internal SSD for logging and analytics

The internal SSD in the 81E-POE allows local storage of logs, reports, and security analytics.


Security Features

Another major advantage of the FortiGate 80E-POE series is its comprehensive security capabilities:

  • Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) protection
  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
  • Anti-virus and anti-malware protection
  • Web and URL filtering
  • Application control
  • Secure IPsec and SSL VPN connectivity
  • SD-WAN support for optimized connectivity

As a result, organizations can protect users, applications, and sensitive data from modern cyber threats.


Ideal Use Cases

The Fortinet FG-80E-POE / FG-81E-POE Firewall Appliances are ideal for:

  • Small and medium businesses
  • Branch office security
  • Retail stores and distributed networks
  • Deployments requiring PoE for access points or IP phones
  • Secure VPN connectivity for remote workers

💰 Price in India

  • FG‑80E (Hardware Only): ~₹85,000 – ₹95,000
  • FG‑80E‑POE: ~₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000
  • FG‑81E (with SSD): ~₹95,000 – ₹1,05,000
  • FG‑81E‑POE: ~₹1,05,000 – ₹1,15,000
  • Bundles with 1‑Year UTP/Enterprise Protection: Can exceed ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,35,000 depending on included FortiGuard services.

⚡ Why Choose These Models?

  • FG‑80E: Affordable, reliable firewall for mid‑sized offices.
  • FG‑80E‑POE: Adds PoE for powering APs, phones, or cameras.
  • FG‑81E: Best for compliance with onboard logging.
  • FG‑81E‑POE: Combines PoE and SSD storage for maximum flexibility

default IP address for the management interface is 192.168. 1.99 and the default URL for the web UI is https://192.168.1.99. Access—Services for administrative access.

MGMT Interface will usually default to 192.168. 1.99/255.255. 255.0 for the LAN interface.

By default, your FortiGate has an administrator account set up with the username admin and no password.

50-100 users
The Fortinet Fortigate 80f firewall is one of the best SMB firewalls that offers superior performance with a simple management interface. The Fortigate 80f is rated for 50-100 users, 10 Gbps firewall throughput, and 950 Mbps VPN throughput.

FortiGate-80E ASIC version: SOC3 ASIC SRAM: 64M CPU: ARMv7 Number of CPUs: 4 RAM: 1867 MB EMMC: 3662 MB(MLC) /dev/mmcblk0 Hard disk: not available USB Flash: not available Network Card chipset: FortiASIC NP6LITE Adapter