Fortinet FortiAP 231K
FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud, or SASE-managed — 2x2 Indoor Tri-radio 11be 6Ghz Capable APs

Overview:

FortiAP™ access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or through the FortiEdge Cloud provisioning and management portal. With the integration of the wireless controller functionality into the market-leading FortiGate appliance, these APs are perfect for campus and branch deployments. Fortinet’s Security Fabric enables you to easily manage wired and wireless security from a Single-pane-of-glass management console and protects your network from the latest security threats.

FortiAP 231K are enterprise class Wi-Fi 7 indoor APs provide three radios and two spatial streams. These access points support the 6 GHz band and have one 5 Gigabit Ethernet port. The APs can provide 24/7 background scanning across all bands while still providing access on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. The integrated BLE/ ZigBee radio can be used for beacons and location applications.

Note: For FAP-231K, use of the 6GHz band is subject to regional regulatory authority approval.

• Three-Radio 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz | 4 Wi-Fi Antennas + 1 BLE/Zigbee antenna + 1 GPS antenna
• 2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 2.88 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps data rate

HARDWARE OFFERINGS	ANTENNA TYPE	INDOOR USE	BLE SUPPORT
2x2 Indoor Tri-radio 11be 6Ghz Capable APs	Internal		5.2

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Use Cases:

FortiAPs allow for a versatile collection of installation topologies with options to fit any enterprise.

Campus

A single building with multiple floors, or a corporate or education campus with a group of large buildings.

• High-capacity designs including Dual 5GHz and tri-band with Wi-Fi 6E allow a maximal number of client devices to attach to the network at the same time without over-air congestion
• Complete NOC functionality with network visibility and AIOps simplify a complex network deployment into a solution manageable by IT teams of any size

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Branch Office / SD-Branch

A highly distributed number of small sites, often with no on-site IT.

• Built in NAC functions* allow secure onboarding of devices at remote locations where IT doesn’t have reliable visibility
• Management orchestration with zero-touch deployment allows for quick and easy rollouts without the need for skilled installers at each site

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Micro Branch

Ultra small sites that still fall under IT’s responsibility

• Can act as a SASE endpoint as a foundation for zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
• Simple management and provisioning through FortiSASE interface

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Remote Workers

A remote AP installed at a worker’s home or at micro-branch office space.

• Split tunneling allows local traffic to remain local while sending other traffic to the data center for inspection when needed
• Desktop mounting options for wall-plate models allow the use of Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi connectivity while leveraging the same secure tunnel

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SMB

Single site or small collection of sites with limited IT resources.

• Built-in NAC functions* bring security to the wireless network with no need to install and manage additional products
• Network and security convergence decreases management overhead while keeping the network secure

*FortiGate-managed installations only.

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Specifications:

	FortiAP 231K
Hardware
Type	Indoor AP
Number of Radios	3 Wi-Fi + 1 BLE
Number of Antennas	6. x2 Dual band Wi-Fi + x2 6GHz band Wi-Fi + x1 BLE/ZigBee antenna + x1 GPS antenna
Antenna Type Support	N/A
Antenna Type and Peak Gain	PIFA 2.4/5GHz dual band antenna: 4.2 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.0 dBi for 5 GHz PIFA 6GHz antenna: 5.1 dBi for 6GHz band PFA BLE antenna: 3.4 dBi for 2.4GHz
Frequency Bands (GHz)	2.4GHz Band: ISM 2.4-2.484GHz 5.0GHz Band: UNII-1 5.15-5.25GHz, UNII-2A 5.25-5.35GHz, UNII-2C 5.47-5.73GHz, UNII-3 5.725-5.85GHz, UNII-4 5.85-5.895GHz 6GHz Band: UNII-5 5.925-6.425GHz, UNII-6-6.425-6.525GHz, UNII-7 6.525-6.875, UNII-8 6.875-7.125GHz
Radio 1 Capabilities	Frequency band: 2.4GHz Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 2 Capabilities	Frequency band: : 5.0GHz UNII-1 to UNII-4 Channel width: 20/40/80/160MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 16/64/256/1024/4096 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 3 Capabilities	Frequency band: 6.0GHz UNII-5 to UNII-8 Channel width: 20/40/80/160/320MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 16/64/256/1024/4096 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Maximum Data Rate	2.4GHz band: up to 688 Mbps 5.0GHz band: up to 2.882 Gbps 6.0GHz band: up to 5.765 Gbps
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio	Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertizement @10 dBm max TX power
GNSS	GPS L1 C/A: 1575.42 MHz, GLONASS L1: 1598.0625–1605.375 MHz BeiDou : 1561.098 MHz, Galileo E1: 1575.42 MHz
Interfaces	x1 100M/1000M/2.5G/5.0G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ45) x1 RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	x1 802.3at PoE default
Simultaneous SSIDs	Up to 24
EAP Type(s)	EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST
User/Device Authentication	WPA™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist and whitelist
Maximum Tx Power (Conducted)	2.4GHz band: 26 dBm/400 mW (2 chains combined* 5.0GHz band: 23 dBm/200 mW (2 chains combined)* 6.0GHz band: 22 dBm/158 mW (2 chains combined@320MHz BW)*
Kensington Lock	Yes
IEEE Standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11be, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.1X, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt, 802.3az, 802.1Q, 802.11u, 802.11w, 802.11bz
SSIDs Supported	Local-Bridge, Mesh, and Tunnel
Per Radio Client Capacity	Up to 512 clients per radio (Radio1, Radio2, and Radio3)
Cellular Co-existence	Yes
LED Off Mode	Yes
Advanced 802.11 Features
OFDMA	Yes
Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring)	Yes
UL MU-MIMO	Yes
DL-MU-MIMO	Yes
Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT)	Yes
ZeroWait DFS	No
Onboard Security Functions
UTP Capable	In Progress
UTP Features	To be confirmed
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities
Rogue Scan radio modes	Background, Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS radio modes	Background, Dedicated (recommended)
Packet Sniffer Mode	Yes
Spectrum Analyzer	Yes
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height	6.88 x 6.88 x 2.2 inches (175 x 175 x 56 mm)
Weight	2.22 lbs (1.01 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	2.85 lbs (1.29 kg)
Mounting Options	Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Included Accessories	Standard Mounting Kit for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Environment
Power Supply	802.3bt PoE: GPI-145 or 802.3at PoE: GPI-130 or 12V, 2.5A, 30 Watt DC power supply SP-FAP200-PA-XX
Power Consumption (Maximum)	15.2 W - PoE input 14.3 W - 12V DC power supply
PoE Mode	1. 802.3at: Tx Power - Full, 2x2 MIMO 2. 802.3af : Tx Power- Full, 1x1 MIMO
Humidity	5% - 90% non condensing
Operating / Storage Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) / -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C)
Directives	Low Voltage Directive* RoHS
UL2043 Plenum Material	Yes
Mean Time Between Failures	> 10 Years
IP Rating	N/A
Surge Protection Built In	N/A
Hit-less PoE Failover	N/A
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified	Certified (Wi-Fi7 in progress)
DFS	In Progress
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty	Yes

Note: * Frequency selection, power, and some communication features may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.

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Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP Series Datasheet (PDF).

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