| Product Type | Access Points |
| Model | FAP-231G |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Form Factor | Ceiling/Wall Mountable |
| Radio Count | Tri |
| Power Requirements | PoE+ (802.3at) |
| Power Consumption (Max) | 20.5 W |
| Weight | 700 g |
Fortinet FortiAP-231G Tri-Radio Indoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point

Key Benefits
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- Delivers superior wireless coverage with Wi-Fi 6E tri-radio design and internal high-efficiency antennas
- Supports multi-gigabit network performance via 2.5GbE uplink, matching high-density traffic environments
- Enables secure WLAN environments through built-in compliance and wireless threat mitigation features
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiAP-231G-U is a tri-radio Wi-Fi 6E access point designed for productivity-focused enterprise and commercial indoor deployments. Featuring 2x2 MIMO capability across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, the unit provides broad and efficient wireless coverage. Dual Ethernet ports, including a 2.5Gbps uplink, support high-throughput applications and future expansion. Internal omni-directional antennas and mounting accessories simplify installation in ceilings or walls. Additional capabilities like Bluetooth/BLE, USB expansion, and advanced compliance-based network protection position this model as a versatile and secure access point for modern networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
| Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6E |
| MIMO Type | 2x2 MIMO |
| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz; 6 GHz |
| Max Data Rate (6GHz) | 2.4 Gbps |
| Modulation | OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM |
| Security Encryption | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Antenna Type | Omni-directional |
| Internal Antennas | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| COO | TAIWAN |
| Compliant Standards | FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS |
| Compliance Certifications | PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 |
| Networking Compliant Standards | 802.11a,b,d,e,g,h,i,ad,af |
Advanced Security Features
| Integrated Wireless IDS/IPS | Yes |
| WLAN Security Modes | Open, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA3 Enterprise |
| Protected Management Frames (PMF) | Yes |
| WLAN Rogue AP Detection | Yes |
| Compliance Security Features | PCI DSS compliance, WPA3 Support |
Interfaces
| Networking Type | Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 2 |
| Uplink Ethernet Port | 1x 2.5 Gbps Ethernet (PoE+) |
| LAN Port | 1x 1 Gbps Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 Type A |
| Bluetooth Interface | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 7.18 Inch |
| Depth | 7.18 Inch |
| Height | 2.12 Inch |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30°C to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Mounting Options | Wall, Ceiling (brackets included) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | FortiGate Wireless Controller / FortiCloud |
| Management Platform Options | GUI, CLI, FortiCloud |
| Licensing Requirements | None (Controller-managed) |
| Cloud Features Included | Configuration, monitoring, firmware updates |