FORTINET FAP-231G-V Tri-Radio Indoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point

VENDOR: FORTINET Mfg Part#: FAP-231G-V
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  • Wi-Fi 6E IEEE 802.11ax support across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz tri-band spectrum
  • Dual 5G operation with 2x2 MIMO streams per radio (total 3 radios)
  • Two Ethernet ports: 1x 10/100/1000 RJ45 and 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45
  • Integrated internal antennas with ceiling/wall mount kit included
  • Additional interfaces: Bluetooth/BLE, 1x USB Type-A, 1x RS-232 RJ45 serial port
  • Supports PoE power via 802.3at injector or optional AC adapter

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Key Benefits

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  • Enables high-performance, high-density wireless deployments with Wi-Fi 6E and tri-radio design
  • Flexible connectivity and IoT integration through multiple ports including USB, BLE, and RS-232
  • Streamlined, aesthetic installation with internal antennas and included mounting kit for wall or ceiling

Product Overview

The Fortinet FAP-231G-V is a sophisticated indoor wireless access point engineered to meet next-generation networking demands with tri-radio capabilities. Supporting Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) and operating across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz frequency bands, it delivers exceptional performance with 2x2 MIMO on each radio. Dual 5G operation ensures optimized load balancing in high-traffic environments.

Its internal antenna design supports discrete mounting, suitable for ceiling or wall installations—mount kit included. It provides robust connectivity through Gigabit and 2.5GBASE-T RJ45 interfaces, alongside USB, Bluetooth/BLE, and RS-232 serial support, enhancing flexibility for IoT and management applications. Power is delivered via 802.3at PoE or optional AC adapter. Seamlessly integrates with Fortinet infrastructure for high-efficiency and secure enterprise networking.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Wireless Access Point
Model FAP-231G-V
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Radios Tri-radio (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
MIMO Configuration 2x2 MIMO per radio
Band Steering Dual 5G operation
Power Source 802.3at PoE or optional external AC adapter
Mounting Options Wall or Ceiling mount (mount kit included)
Weight 0.99 lbs (450 g)
Form Factor Indoor Mountable Access Point

Wireless Features

Wi-Fi Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Wi-Fi Standards Supported 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E)
Number of Antennas 6 internal antennas (2 per band)
MU-MIMO Support Yes
Beamforming Technology Supported
OFDMA Supported
Maximum Spatial Streams 6 (2 per band)

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Taiwan
Certification FCC Part 15, CE, IC, RCM, UL/cUL, CB
RoHS Compliance Yes

Advanced Security Features

WIDS/WIPS Integrated Wireless Intrusion Detection & Prevention
User and Device Identification Supported through FortiGate integration
Rogue AP Detection Yes
Application Visibility & Control Through FortiGate management
Encrypted Traffic Inspection Supported via Fortinet Security Fabric

Interfaces

Ethernet Ports 1 x 2.5GBASE-T, 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T
Serial Port 1 x RS-232 Mini-USB
Bluetooth Interface Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
USB Ports 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Data Transfer Rates Up to 6.6 Gbps (aggregate max throughput)

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions 187.9 × 147.6 × 35.7 mm
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Enclosure Plastic with integrated mounts
Cooling Fanless passive cooling

Cloud Management & Licensing

Cloud Management Platform FortiCloud
Local Management Interface FortiGate / FortiAP-U Controller
Licensing Requirement No license required when managed by FortiGate
Zero Touch Deployment Supported
Firmware Upgrade Management Via FortiCloud or FortiGate