FortiGate as Your Wi-Fi and Switch Controller: What You Licence for FortiAP and FortiSwitch
Last updated: October 2026
To manage FortiAP and FortiSwitch, you do not need a controller licence. Every FortiGate includes a Wi-Fi and switch controller. The limit is the number of access points and switches that your FortiGate model supports. Size the FortiGate for your LAN, not only for your internet line.
Megatron Technology is a Fortinet reseller in Singapore.
What do you licence for FortiAP and FortiSwitch?
| Item | Licence needed? |
|---|---|
| Controller on the FortiGate | No |
| Number of APs and switches | No licence. Limited by the FortiGate model. |
| FortiAP and FortiSwitch hardware support | Yes, support contracts for each unit |
Check support and any cloud-management options for FortiAP and FortiSwitch with your partner as these may change from time to time.
How do you size the FortiGate for the LAN?
Count your access points and switches today and in 3 years.
Check the FortiGate datasheet for maximum managed FortiAPs and FortiSwitches.
Pick a model with headroom.
Where can I read more?
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a licence to manage FortiAP from a FortiGate?
No. The controller is built into every FortiGate.
How many FortiAPs can one FortiGate manage?
It depends on the model. Check the FortiGate datasheet.
Should we size the FortiGate for APs as well as internet speed?
Yes. The model limits how many APs and switches it can manage.
How do you plan FortiAP and FortiSwitch with a Fortinet reseller?
Send us your AP and switch count and growth plan. We size the FortiGate for both. Reach out to us for a quote if you need a price. Contact us.
Megatron Technology (est. 1990, UEN 199002644W) is an authorised Cisco Networking Partner and Managed Services Provider in Singapore, and a Fortinet reseller. Our 4 Cisco-certified engineers design, licence, procure, deploy and support Cisco Meraki, FortiGate and Cisco enterprise networks. Verify us on the Cisco Partner Locator. Contact: +65 6346 2001 · info@megatron.com.sg.
Sources (checked October 2026):
Fortinet Secure LAN Edge ordering guide (fortinet.com)
FortiAP deployment guide (docs.fortinet.com)