| Manufacturer | FORTINET |
| Product Name | FortiAP-431F |
| Product Type | Wireless Access Point |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Deployment Environment | Indoor |
| Power Supply | PoE+ (802.3at) or external adapter (sold separately) |
| Power Consumption | Up to 25.5 W |
| Weight | 0.85 kg (1.87 lb) |
FORTINET FortiAP-431F Indoor Tri-Radio Wireless Access Point

Key Benefits
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- Offers tri-radio operation with modern wireless protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) for superior performance across multiple bands
- Features both high-speed Ethernet ports and Bluetooth/BLE for versatility in enterprise and IoT applications
- Internal antennas and rackmount design reduce setup complexity and streamline professional installation
Product Overview
The FORTINET FortiAP-431F is a high-performance indoor wireless access point engineered for enterprise-grade environments. Supporting tri-radio configuration with dual 4x4 MIMO and a 2x2 MU-MIMO setup, it operates across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands for maximum flexibility. It features internal antennas and a compact rackmount form factor for clean deployment. Interface options include multi-speed Ethernet ports, USB Type-A, and an RS-232 serial port. Additional support for Bluetooth/BLE enables proximity-based networking features, making it suitable for large-scale deployments in enterprise, healthcare, and education environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Radio Configuration | Tri-Radio (2x 5 GHz, 1x 2.4 GHz/6 GHz switchable) |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Antenna Type | Internal Antennas |
| Antenna Gain | Up to 5 dBi |
| MIMO Configuration | 2x2 MU-MIMO, 4x4 MU-MIMO |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Max Number of Spatial Streams | 6 |
| OFDMA Support | Yes |
| Band Steering | Yes |
| Client Load Balancing | Yes |
| Bluetooth Support | Yes, BLE 5.0 |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | |
| TAA Compliant | |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, ISED, UL, CB |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
| Wireless IDS/IPS | Supported |
| Client Recognition | Yes |
| Application Control | Yes |
| Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
| Dynamic VLAN Assignment | Yes |
| WPA3 Encryption | Yes |
Interfaces
| Ethernet Ports | 1x 100/1000/2500BASE-T RJ45 |
| Additional Ethernet Ports | 1x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45 |
| Console Port | 1x RJ45 Serial Console |
| USB Port | 1x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Bluetooth Interface | Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.5 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 205 x 205 x 42 mm (8.07 x 8.07 x 1.65 in) |
| 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 |
| Mounting Options | Wall, Ceiling |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Platform | FortiCloud, FortiWLC, FortiGate Controller |
| Zero Touch Deployment | Supported via FortiDeploy |
| Cloud-Based Management | Yes |