Fortinet FortiAP 244K Access Point
FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud, or SASE-managed — 2x2 Outdoor Quad-radio 11be 6GHz, SFP+ Capable AP

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.

The FortiAP-244K is an enterprise class Wi-Fi 7 ruggedized outdoor access point that provides four radios with internal antennas and two spatial streams. This access point supports the 6 GHz band, OFDMA, a 10 Gbps SFP+ port, plus an additional 5 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet port for PoE.

The AP can provide 24/7 scanning across all bands on a dedicated radio while still providing access on the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. The integrated BLE radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.

• Four-Radio 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz + Scan | 6 Wi-Fi Internal Antennas + 1 BLE/Zigbee Internal Antenna
• 2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 4.3 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps data rate

AP MODEL	WI-FI GENERATION	DESCRIPTION	BLE SUPPORT	C1D2/ATEX	POE BUDGET	LIGHTWEIGHT UTP
FAP-244K	Wi-Fi 7	2x2 Outdoor quad-radio 11be 6GHz, SFP+	5.1	In Process	802.3bt	—

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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 244K
Hardware
Hardware Type	Outdoor
Number of Radios	4 Wi-Fi + 1 BLE
Number of Antennas	7 Internal Antennas (6 Wi-Fi + 1 BLE/Zigbee)
Antenna Type Support	Internal
Antenna Type and Peak Gain	Directional Wi-Fi antennas: 8.8 dBi for 2.4GHz, 9.4 dBi for 5 GHz, and 8.5 dBi for 6GHz band BLE antenna: 4.6 dBi for 2.4GHz band
Frequency Bands (GHz)	2.4GHz Band: 2.4-2.484GHz 5.0GHz Band: UNII-1 5.15-5.25GHz, UNII-2A 5.25-5.35GHz, UNII-2C 5.47-5.725GHz, UNII-3 5.725-5.85GHz, UNII-4 5.85-6.895GHz 6.0GHz Band: UNII-5 5.925-6.425GHz, UNII-6 6.425-6.525GHz, UNII-7 6.525-6.875GHz, UNII-8 6.875-7.125GHz
Radio 1 Capabilities	Frequency band: 2.4GHz Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024/4096 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
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
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 (BT/BLE) Radio	Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertizement @10 dBm max TX power
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
GNSS	GPS L1 C/A: 1575.42 MHz, GLONASS L1: 1598.0625-1605.375 MHz, BeiDou: 1561.098 MHz, Galileo E1: 1575.42 MHz Supports multi-GNSS including QZSS and SBAS ranging Indoor and outdoor multi-path detection and compensation
Interfaces	x1 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G Multigigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 802.3bt PoE-IN x1 Fiber optic SFP+ Cage, 1G/10G link speed x1 RS-232 RJ45 Serial Console
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	x1 802.3bt PoE included in the package
Hit-less PoE Failover	N/A
Simultaneous SSIDs	Up to 8 per client serving radio
EAP Type(s)	EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST, EAP-TTLS/PAP
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)*
Kensington Lock	No
IEEE Standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11be, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11mc, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11u, 802.11w, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3bt, 802.3bz
SSID Types 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	Yes
UTP Features	Application Control, Web Filtering
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities
Rogue Scan radio modes	Dedicated, Background
WIPS / WIDS radio modes	Background, Dedicated (recommended)
Packet Sniffer Mode	Yes
Spectrum Analyzer	Yes
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height — Access Point	8.66 x 8.66 x 2.36 inches (220 x 220 x 60 mm)
Length x Width x Height — Package (Shipping)	11.85 x 10.23 x 7.24 inches (301 x 260 x 184 mm)
Weight	5.29 lbs (2.4 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight	12.34 lbs (5.6 kg)
Mounting Options	Articulating Wall and Pole mounting
Included Accessories	802.3bt PoE, Articulating mounting bracket, Grounding cable
Environment
CPU/RAM	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.5GHz / 2 GB
Power Supply	802.3bt PoE: GPI-145 (Included)
Power Consumption (Maximum)	26 Watts
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)	No
Humidity	5% to 90% non condensing
Operating / Storage Temperature	-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) / -58°F to 178°F (-50°C to 80°C)
Operating Altitude	3000 m
Directives	Low Voltage Directive* RoHS
UL2043 Plenum Material	Yes
Mean Time Between Failures	> 10 Years
IP Rating	IP67
Surge Protection Built In	No
Certifications
WiFi 7 Certified	Certified
DFS	FCC, IC, and CE
Hazardous Location	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. Use of the 6 GHz band is subject to regional regulatory authority approval.

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Documentation:

Download the Fortinet FortiAP Series Datasheet (PDF).

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