Fortinet FortiAP 234G
2x2 Indoor tri-radio 11ax 6Ghz Capable APs

Overview:

This enterprise class Wi-Fi 6E ruggedized indoor/outdoor AP provides three radios with internal antennas and two spatial streams. This access point supports the 6 GHz band, OFDMA, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for PoE diversity. The AP can provide 24/7 scanning across all bands while still providing access on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands or 2.4 Ghz and dual 5 GHz service or the AP can be configured to provide simultaneous access on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the 6 GHz bands. The integrated BLE radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.

FortiAP™ access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or through the FortiLAN 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 Singlepane-of-glass management console and protects your network from the latest security threats.

• Wi-Fi 6E | Tri-Radio 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 5 GHz / 6 GHz / scanning | 8 Internal Antennas
• 2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 574 Mbps + 1201 Mbps + 2402 Mbps

HARDWARE OFFERINGS	ANTENNA TYPE	INDOOR USE	OUTDOOR USE
2x2 Indoor tri-radio 11ax 6Ghz Capable APs	Internal

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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

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Specifications:

	FortiAP 234G
Hardware
Hardware Type	Outdoor AP
Number of Radios	3 + 1 BLE
Number of Antennas	10 2*2.4GHz WiFI + 2*5GHz band WiFi + 2*5/6GHz dual band + 2*Tri-band Scanning + 1*Single band 2.4GHz BLE/ ZigBee + 1*GPS antenna
Antenna Type and Peak Gain	Cross dipole 2.4GHz band: 6.8dBi Cross dipole 5.0GHz bamd: 8.4dBi Cross dipole Dual band: 8.1 dBi for 5.0GHz, 5.5 dBi for 6 GHz Tr-band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.5 dBi for 5 GHz, and 8.4 dBi for 6GHz band BLE antenna: 4.4dBi for 2.4Ghz GPS Circular polarized patch antenna 5.0dBi
Frequency Bands (GHz)	2.4GHz Band: 2.400–2.4835 5.0GHz Band: 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850, 6.0GHz Band: 5.925–6.425, 6.425–6.525, 6.525–7, 5.925–6.875, 6.875–7.125
Radio 1 Capabilities	Frequency band: 2.4 GHz Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 2 Capabilities	Frequency band: 5.0 GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/80+80MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 3 Capabilities	Frequency band: 2.4GHz, 5.0GHz, and 6.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/160MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service and Scanning
Maximum Data Rate	Radio 1: up to 574 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1201 Mbps Radio 3: Up to 2401 Mbps
Bluetooth Low Energy Radio	Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power
Interfaces	1*100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1*10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1*RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
MDI/MDIX	Supported
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	IEEE 802.3bt
Simultaneous SSIDs	Up to 24
EAP Type(s)	EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/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 blocklist and allowlist
Maximum Tx Power	Radio 1: 2.4GHz: 26 dBm / 398 mW (2 chains combined) Radio 2: 5GHz: 26 dBm / 398 mW (2 chains combined) Radio 3: 5GHz: 26 dBm / 398 mW (2 chains combined) 6GHz: 26dBm/398 mW (2 chians combined EIRP)*
Kensington Lock
IEEE Standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11v, 802.11w, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3bz
SSIDs Supported	Local-Bridge, Tunnel, and Mesh
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
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	10.15 x 8.50 x 2.26 inches (258 x 216 x 57.3 mm)
Weight	3.05 lbs (1.38 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	8.15 lbs (3.7 kg)
Accessories
Mounting Options	Wall and Pole installation
Included Accessories	Wall and Pole installation brackets with mounting kits
Environment
Power Supply	PIN060-54PR 60W PoE with reset switch shipped with the AP
Power Consumption (Maximum)	28 W
PoE Mode
Humidity	5% - 90% non condensing
Operating / Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) / -58°F to 158°F (-50°C to 70°C)
Directives	Low Voltage Directive • RoHS
UL2043 Plenum Material	Yes
Mean Time Between Failures	> 10 Years
IP Rating	IP67
Surge Protection Built In	No
Hit-less PoE Failover	Yes
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified	No
DFS	No
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty	Yes

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RF Rx/Tx Performance Table:

	Radio1 2.4GHz Band		Radio2 5.0GHz Band		Radio3 6GHz Band
	Tx power/chain (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)	Tx power/chain (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)	Tx power/chain (dBm)	Rx Sensitivity (dBm)
802.11b
1 Mbps	23	-99
11 Mbps	23	-91
802.11g/a	802.11g		802.11a
6 Mbps	23	-94	23	-92	17	-94
54 Mbps	23	-78	22	-75	17	-77
802.11n HT20
MSSO	23	-94	23	-91
MCS7	23	-77	21	-73
802.11n HT40
MSSO	23	-93	23	-89
MCS7	21	-74	21	-70
802.11ac VHT20
MCS0	23	-95	23	-91
MCS9	21	-73	21	-70
802.11ac VHT40
MCS0	23	-92	23	-89
MCS9	20	-730	20	-67
802.11ac VHT80
MCS0			22	-85
MCS9			19	-62
802.11ax HE20
MCS0	23	-94	22	-91	17	-94
MCS11	20	-71	19	-63	15	-67
802.11ax HE40
MCS0	20	-92	22	-88	16	-91
MCS11	17	-63	19	-60	14	-63
802.11ax HE80
MCS0			21	-85	16	-88
MCS11			18/td>	-57	13	-61
802.11ax HE160
MCS0					15	-85
MCS11					12	-58

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Antenna Radiation Patterns

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Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP Series Datasheet (PDF).

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