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FortiAP 231K

FortiAP Series

Fortinet FortiAP 231K

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

FortiAP 231K - Wi-Fi 7 indoor AP, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz 2+2+2 3 radios, internal antennas, 1x 5G Multi-GE (802.3at PoE PD), integrated GPS, BLE/ZigBee, up to 24 SSIDs, ceiling/wall mount, FortiLink managed.
Wi-Fi 7
RF Technology
2x2, Internal
Antennas
Indoor Desktop AP
Form Factor


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
  • 2×2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 2.88 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps data rate
HARDWARE OFFERINGSANTENNA TYPEINDOOR USEBLE SUPPORT
2x2 Indoor Tri-radio 11be 6Ghz Capable Desktop APsInternal5.2
Highlights
  • Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistency in effective policy enforcement and compliance
  • Built-in foundation for zerotrust network access (ZTNA) and secure access service edge (SASE), allowing you the flexibility to easily deploy microbranches with the security you need at the edge of your network
  • Wireless LAN security done right, from the leader in network security. Integrated Firewall, IPS, Application Control, and Web Filter protect the wireless LAN from the latest security threats
  • Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies industry compliance such as PCI DSS

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

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

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

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

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

Antenna Patterns

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Hardware 24
FortiAP 231K
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: 1598.0625u20131605.375 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 WPAu2122, WPA2u2122, and WPA3u2122 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 6
FortiAP 231K
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 2
FortiAP 231K
UTP Capable In Progress
UTP Features To be confirmed
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities 4
FortiAP 231K
Rogue Scan radio modes Background, Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS radio modes Background, Dedicated (recommended)
Packet Sniffer Mode Yes
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimensions 5
FortiAP 231K
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 11
FortiAP 231K
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 32u00b0F to 122u00b0F (0u00b0C to 50u00b0C) / -22u00b0F to 158u00b0F (-30u00b0C to 70u00b0C)
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 2
FortiAP 231K
WiFi Alliance Certified Certified (Wi-Fi7 in progress)
DFS In Progress
Warranty 1
FortiAP 231K
Limited Lifetime Warranty Yes

Products

Fortinet Products

Wi-Fi-7 IEEE Tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz 2+2+2 2 streams 3 radios, internal antennas, 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order: 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130(1Gbps)/GPI-145(10Gbps) or AC adapter SP-FAP200-PA. Region Code A #FAP-231K-A
FortiAP 231K FortiCare Elite Support
FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling
FortiAP-231K 1 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P231K-284-02-12
FortiAP-231K 3 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P231K-284-02-36
FortiAP-231K 5 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P231K-284-02-60
FortiAP 231K FortiCare Essential Support
Available only for renewal and not with initial Hardware purchase
FortiAP-231K 1 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P231K-314-02-12
FortiAP-231K 3 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P231K-314-02-36
FortiAP-231K 5 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P231K-314-02-60
FortiAP 231K FortiCare Premium to Elite Upgrade
Requires existing FortiCare Premium contract
FortiAP-231K 1 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite #FC-10-P231K-204-02-12
FortiAP-231K 3 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite #FC-10-P231K-204-02-36
FortiAP-231K 5 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite #FC-10-P231K-204-02-60

Pricing Notes:

  • FortiCare Premium Support FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades
  • FortiCare Elite Support FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling.
  • Prices are for one year of Premium RMA support. Usual discounts can be applied.
  • Annual contracts only. No multi-year SKUs are available for these services.
  • Contact Fortinet Renewals team for upgrade quotations for existing FortiCare contracts.
  • Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Common Questions

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The FortiAP 231K is a ceiling or wall-mounted indoor AP with a 5G multi-gigabit Ethernet uplink, integrated GPS, and up to 24 SSIDs. The 23JK is a wall plate AP with a 10G uplink, downstream LAN ports with PoE PSE, and up to 8 SSIDs per radio. Choose 231K for ceiling deployments in campus or branch offices; choose 23JK for wall plate installations at desks or hotel rooms.

Yes. The FortiAP 231K includes an integrated GPS antenna supporting GPS L1 C/A (1575.42 MHz), GLONASS L1, BeiDou B1, and Galileo E1 positioning systems, enabling precise location tracking for assets and wireless clients without additional location hardware.

The FortiAP 231K uses 802.3at PoE by default (15.4W input). For full performance with 802.3at: Tx Power Full with 2x2 MIMO. For 802.3af mode: Tx Power Full with 1x1 MIMO. An optional 802.3bt PoE injector (GPI-145) or 12V DC adapter (SP-FAP200-PA) can also be used.

Yes. The FortiAP 231K can be managed via FortiEdge Cloud or its onboard web GUI and CLI in standalone mode. When deployed with a FortiGate in FortiLink mode, centralized management, WIPS/WIDS, 802.1x authentication, and security policies are all configured from the FortiGate interface.

Description

The FortiAP 231K is an enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point providing three radios with 2×2 MU-MIMO across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. Features integrated GPS, a 5G multi-gigabit Ethernet port, and BLE/ZigBee radio. Managed centrally by any FortiGate security appliance or through the FortiEdge Cloud provisioning and management portal.

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