Product Type | Access Point |
Model | FortiAP 234F |
Form Factor | Outdoor, wall or pole-mounted |
Environment | Outdoor |
Mounting Options | Wall mount, pole mount |
Radio Count | Tri |
MIMO Type | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Max Power Consumption | 15.5 Watt |
Power Requirements | PoE+ (802.3at), 802.3af (limited functionality) |
Weight | 2.71 lbs (1.23 kg) |
FORTINET HW FAP-234F Outdoor Tri-Radio Wireless Access Point



Key Benefits

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- Engineered for outdoor deployment with IP-ready rugged design and wall/pole mounting kit included
- Supports tri-band operation with state-of-the-art MU-MIMO and Wave 2 radio technology for high-density environments
- Comes with a PoE injector for simplified power and installation, reducing infrastructure costs
Product Overview
The FORTINET HW FAP-234F is a high-performance outdoor wireless access point designed to deliver reliable connectivity in open-air enterprise or industrial environments. Featuring tri-radio functionality and supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, it includes two 2x2 MU-MIMO radios and one 1x1 Wave 2 radio for maximized throughput and coverage. Integrated Bluetooth/BLE and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports provide enhanced flexibility for device integration and data routing. Its rugged build, PoE capability, and included mounting kit make it a versatile solution for scalable outdoor deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Bluetooth Support | Yes, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
Throughput (2.4 GHz) | Up to 574 Mbps |
Throughput (5 GHz 1) | Up to 1.2 Gbps |
Throughput (5 GHz 2) | Up to 1.2 Gbps |
Maximum Data Rate | 3.6 Gbps (aggregate) |
Antenna Configuration | Internal Antennas |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS | Y |
COO | TAIWAN |
Certifications | FCC Part 15, CE, IC, UL/cUL, CB |
EMC Compliance | EN 301 489-1/17 |
Safety Compliance | EN 60950-1, EN 62368-1 |
Advanced Security Features
WLAN Security | WPA3, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA |
Wireless IDS/IPS | Yes |
Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
Integrated Firewall | Yes, when managed by FortiGate |
Secure Tunneling | IPSec VPN over wireless |
Interfaces
Networking / Ports Qty | 3 |
Port Types | 2x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1x RJ-45 console |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps per Ethernet port |
PoE Support | Yes, IEEE 802.3at |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.6 Inch |
Depth | 12.45 Inch |
Height | 1.66 Inch |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -50°C to 70°C (-58°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Enclosure Rating | IP67 |
Ingress Protection | Waterproof and dustproof enclosure |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiCloud, FortiGate Controller, FortiLAN Cloud |
Licensing Model | Subscription-based for advanced features |
Included Cloud Features | Zero-touch deployment, configuration management, monitoring via FortiCloud |