| Product Type | Indoor Wireless Access Point |
| Wireless Radios | Tri-Radio |
| Supported Wireless Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| MIMO Configuration | 2x2 MU-MIMO (2 radios), 1x1 (3rd radio) |
| Antenna Type | Internal antennas |
| Installation Options | Ceiling and wall mount |
| Maximum Data Rate | 3.0 Gbps |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB |
| Power Supply | PoE 802.3af/at |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | 17.5 W |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
Fortinet FortiAP‑231F Indoor Wireless Access Point, Tri‑Radio, MU‑MIMO

Key Benefits
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- Tri-radio MU-MIMO architecture enables superior wireless performance in high-density environments
- Extensive wired and wireless interface options support a wide range of deployment needs and device connectivity
- TAA compliance and Taiwanese manufacturing make it suitable for government and regulated sector deployments
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiAP-231F is an enterprise-grade tri-radio indoor wireless access point supporting advanced 802.11 wireless standards. It features two radios with 2x2 MU-MIMO support for 802.11 b/g/n/ax and a/n/ac/ax, plus a third radio for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 in a compact 1x1 configuration. Internal antennas ensure a sleek form factor and reliable coverage. Connectivity is enhanced with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, Bluetooth Low Energy, a USB Type-A interface, and an RS-232 RJ45 serial port. With ceiling and wall mount options, and TAA compliance with manufacturing in Taiwan, it meets the needs of secure, high-traffic institutional deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Supported |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| Max Transmit Power | 20 dBm per radio |
| Spatial Streams | 2 per main radio, 1 on third radio |
| Band Steering | Supported |
| Client Load Balancing | Supported |
| WIDS/WIPS Support | Yes, with FortiWLC or FortiGate |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, IC, UL, Wi-Fi Certified 6 |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Integrated Firewall | Controlled via FortiGate access controller |
| Threat Protection | Via FortiGate integration |
| Rogue AP Detection | Supported |
| MAC Filtering | Yes |
| Dynamic VLAN Assignment | Supported |
Interfaces
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ45 (RS-232) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
| Ethernet Port Type | Auto-sensing, Auto-MDIX |
| PoE Input | 1 port supports 802.3af/at |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions | 41.3 x 193 x 193 mm (1.63 x 7.6 x 7.6 in) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Mounting Options | Wall or ceiling mount bracket included |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Options | FortiGate, FortiCloud, FortiWLC |
| Zero-Touch Deployment | Supported via FortiCloud |
| Licensing Model | Subscription-based for FortiCloud features |