| Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
| Model | FortiAP-431G |
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| Form Factor | Indoor, Ceiling or Wall Mountable |
| Mounting Options | Wall, Ceiling (mounting kit included) |
| Power Requirements | 802.3at PoE+ or 12V DC via optional adapter |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 22.5W |
| Processor | Quad-Core ARM Processor |
| Built-in Antennas | 12 Internal Antennas (4 per radio) |
| Radio Chains/Spatial Streams | 4x4:4 per radio (tri-radio) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 10.2 Gbps (aggregated) |
Fortinet FortiAP-431G Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6E Access Point

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- Supports next-gen Wi-Fi 6E for increased network speed and capacity
- Tri-band wireless with dual 5G operation improves multi-device handling
- Seamless integration with Fortinet Security Fabric simplifies enterprise deployment
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiAP-431G is a tri-radio indoor access point supporting the latest Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) standard across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. With 4 spatial streams per radio and dual 5G operation, it offers exceptional performance in high-density environments. Its integration with Fortinet’s Security Fabric provides streamlined management and security. Please note, 6GHz availability may vary by region due to regulatory constraints.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Number of Radios | 3 (Tri-Radio) |
| Maximum Throughput (2.4 GHz) | 1.147 Gbps |
| Maximum Throughput (5 GHz) | 2.4 Gbps |
| Maximum Throughput (6 GHz) | 4.8 Gbps |
| MIMO | 4x4 MU-MIMO |
| OFDMA Support | Yes |
| WPA Versions | WPA2, WPA3 Enterprise |
| Antennas | 12 Internal Antennas |
| Band Steering | Yes |
| Client Load Balancing | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| Certifications | FCC, UL, CE, IC, CB |
| Wi-Fi Certification | Wi-Fi 6E Certified |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Wireless Intrusion Detection/Prevention (WIDS/WIPS) | Yes |
| Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
| Integrated Firewall | Yes, when managed by FortiGate |
| Application Control | Yes, when integrated with Security Fabric |
| Device Fingerprinting | Yes |
Interfaces
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x 2.5GBASE-T (RJ-45), 1 x 1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Ethernet Port Speeds | 2 x 2.5 Gbps, 1 x 1 Gbps |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| PoE Support | Yes, via 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
| Pass-through Port | 1 x Ethernet pass-through port |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 220 x 220 x 46 mm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| 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% (non-condensing) |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Cooling | Passive (fanless design) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management | FortiCloud (optional), FortiGate Controller integration |
| Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, FortiCloud |
| Zero-Touch Deployment | Supported via FortiCloud |
| Licensing Model | Subscription-based for FortiGuard and FortiCloud services |