Fortinet FortiAP 243K
FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud, or SASE-managed — 2x2 Indoor quad-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 241K and 243K are enterprise class Wi-Fi 7 indoor APs provide four radios and two spatial streams. These access points support the 6 GHz band and have one 10 Gigabit Ethernet and one 1 Gigabit Ethernet port. The APs can provide 24/7 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 locationing applications.

• Four-Radio 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz + Scan | 6 Internal Antennas / (2 External RPSMA dual band Connectors + 2 Tri-band External RPSMA connectors + 2 6Ghz External RPSMA antennas) + 1 BLE/Zigbee internal antenna
• 2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 2.88 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps

HARDWARE OFFERINGS	ANTENNA TYPE	INDOOR USE	OUTDOOR USE
2x2 Indoor quad-radio 11be 6Ghz Capable APs	External		-

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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 241K	FortiAP 243K
Hardware
Hardware Type	Indoor AP
Number of Radios	4-Radio 2.4GHz + 5.0GHz + 6GHz + Tri-band scan
Number of Antennas	6 Internal Wi-Fi antennas: x2 Dual band + x2 6GHz band + x2 Tri-band Scanning 1 Internal 2.4GHz band BLE/ ZigBee antenna	6 External RPSMA antenna connector: x2 Dual band + x2 6GHz band + x2 Tri-band Scanning 1 Internal 2.4GHz band BLE/ZigBee antenna
Antenna Type Support		RP-SMA (6 total): Dual Band Antenna (2), 6Ghz Antenna (2), Triband Antenna (2)
Antenna Type and Peak Gain	PIFA 2.4/5GHz dual band antenna: 4.7 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.4 dBi for 5 GHz Alford loop 6GHz antenna: 5.7 dBi for 6GHz band PIFA Tri-band antenna: 5.0 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.7 dBi for 5.0GHz, and 5.35 dBi for 6GHz band PFA BLE antenna: 4.6 dBi for 2.4GHz	Omni Directional Dual band antenna: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.7 dBi for 5 GHz Omni Directional 6GHz band antenna: 5.25 dBi for 6GHz band Tr-band Omni directional antenna: 3.3 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.6 dBi for 5GHz, and 5.3 dBi for 6GHz band PIFA BLE antenna: 5.2 dBi for 2.4GHz
Frequency Bands (GHz)	2.4GHz Band: ISM 2.4-2.484GHz 5.0GHz Band: UNII-1 UNII-2A UNII-2C UNII-3 UNII-4 5.15-5.25GHz 5.25-5.35GHz 5.47-5.73GHz 5.725-5.85GHz 5.85-6.895GHz	6GHz Band: UNII-5 UNII-6 UNII-7 UNII-8 5.925-6.425GHz 6.425-6.525GHz 6.525-6.875GHz 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 Servicev
Radio 2 Capabilities	Frequency band: 5.0GHz UNII-1 to UNII-4 Channel width: 20/40/80/160/240MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 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, 64/256/1024/4096 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 4 Capabilities	Frequency band: 2.4/5.0/6.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/160MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Scanning
Maximum Data Rate	2.4GHz band: up to 688 Mbps 5.0GHz band: up to 4.324 Gbps 6.0GHz band: up to 5.765 Gbps
Bluetooth Low Energy Radio	Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertizement @10 dBm max TX power
GNSS
Interfaces	x1 100M/1000M/2.5G/5.0G/10G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ45) x1 10M/100M/1000M/Ethernet (RJ45) x1 Type 2.0 USB at 2.5W x1 RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	x1 802.3bt PoE default
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 blacklist and whitelist
Maximum Tx Power (Conducted)	2.4GHz band: 25 dBm/316 mW (2 chains combined)* 5.0GHz band: 26 dBm/400 mW (2 chains combined)* 6.0GHz band: 23 dBm/200 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, 802.3ad, 802.3at, 802.3bt, 802.3az
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 (UL and DL)
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	No
UTP Features	N/A
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	7.48 x 7.48 x 2.01 inches (190 x 190 x 51 mm)
Weight	2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)	2.6 lbs (1.18 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)	4.6 lbs (2.09 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 with USB disabled or 12V, 2.5A, 30 Watt DC power supply SP-FAP200-PA-XX
Power Consumption (Maximum)	26.1 W
PoE Mode
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	Yes
Hit-less PoE Failover	N/A
Certifications
WiFi Alliance Certified	No
DFS	No
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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