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FortiAP 241K

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FortiAP 241K

FortiAP Series

Fortinet FortiAP 241K

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

FortiAP 241K - Wi-Fi 7 indoor AP, quad-radio tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz 2+2+2 (+ dedicated scan), internal antennas, 1x 10G + 1x 1G Ethernet, USB 2.0, BLE/ZigBee, ceiling/wall mount, FortiLink managed.
Wi-Fi 7
RF Technology
2x2, Internal
Antennas
Indoor 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 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
  • 2×2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 2.88 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps
HARDWARE OFFERINGSANTENNA TYPEINDOOR USEOUTDOOR USE
2x2 Indoor Tri-radio 11be 6Ghz Capable Desktop APsInternal-
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 25
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
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 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: 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 6
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
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 2
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
UTP Capable No
UTP Features N/A
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities 4
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
Rogue Scan radio modes Background, Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS radio modes Background, Dedicated (recommended)
Packet Sniffer Mode Yes
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimensions 5
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
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 11
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
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 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 Yes
Hit-less PoE Failover N/A
Certifications 2
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
WiFi Alliance Certified No
DFS No
Warranty 1
FortiAP 241K FortiAP 243K
Limited Lifetime Warranty Yes

Products

Fortinet Products

FortiAP-241K Indoor Wireless AP - (Wi-Fi-7 Tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz 2+2+2 2 streams 4 radios), internal antennas, 1x10/100/1000 RJ45, 1x 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 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-FAP400-PA. Region Code A #FAP-241K-A
FortiAP 241K FortiCare Premium Support
FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades
FortiAP-241K 1 Year FortiCare Premium Support #FC-10-P241K-247-02-12
FortiAP-241K 3 Year FortiCare Premium Support #FC-10-P241K-247-02-36
FortiAP-241K 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support #FC-10-P241K-247-02-60
FortiAP 241K FortiCare Elite Support
FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling
FortiAP-241K 1 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P241K-284-02-12
FortiAP-241K 3 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P241K-284-02-36
FortiAP-241K 5 Year FortiCare Elite Support #FC-10-P241K-284-02-60
FortiAP 241K FortiCare Essential Support
Available only for renewal and not with initial Hardware purchase
FortiAP-241K 1 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P241K-314-02-12
FortiAP-241K 3 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P241K-314-02-36
FortiAP-241K 5 Year FortiCare Essential Support #FC-10-P241K-314-02-60

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 fourth radio in the FortiAP 241K is dedicated exclusively to tri-band scanning (2.4G, 5G, and 6G) for WIPS/WIDS monitoring, rogue AP detection, and spectrum analysis - all simultaneously without any impact on the three client-serving radios. Compared to 3-radio APs that must share a radio for background scanning, the 241K provides uninterrupted wireless security monitoring at full client performance.

The FortiAP 241K uses internal antennas for clean ceiling deployments in standard office and campus environments. The FortiAP 243K uses external RPSMA antenna connectors, allowing the use of custom directional, high-gain, or sector antennas for challenging RF environments such as warehouses, manufacturing floors, and long-range deployments. Both models share identical radio specifications and performance.

The FortiAP 241K has two Ethernet ports: a primary 10G multi-gigabit port (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G, 802.3bt PoE PD) and a secondary 1G port. This ensures the Wi-Fi 7 radios delivering up to 4.324 Gbps on 5G and 5.765 Gbps on 6G are not bottlenecked by the wired uplink.

Yes. The FortiAP 241K supports standalone operation managed via FortiEdge Cloud, onboard web GUI, or CLI. When deployed with a FortiGate in FortiLink mode, all four radios, WIPS/WIDS policies, SSID configuration, and security enforcement are managed centrally from the FortiGate console.

Description

The FortiAP 241K is an enterprise-class Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point providing four radios – three service radios with 2×2 MU-MIMO across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, plus a dedicated tri-band scanning radio. Managed centrally by any FortiGate security appliance or through the FortiEdge Cloud provisioning and management portal.

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