| 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 |