| Product Type | Wireless Access Point | 
| Model | FAP-231G-V | 
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | 
| Radios | Tri-radio (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) | 
| MIMO Configuration | 2x2 MIMO per radio | 
| Band Steering | Dual 5G operation | 
| Power Source | 802.3at PoE or optional external AC adapter | 
| Mounting Options | Wall or Ceiling mount (mount kit included) | 
| Weight | 0.99 lbs (450 g) | 
| Form Factor | Indoor Mountable Access Point | 
FORTINET FAP-231G-V Tri-Radio Indoor Wi-Fi 6E Access Point
 
 

Key Benefits
 
            
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- Enables high-performance, high-density wireless deployments with Wi-Fi 6E and tri-radio design
- Flexible connectivity and IoT integration through multiple ports including USB, BLE, and RS-232
- Streamlined, aesthetic installation with internal antennas and included mounting kit for wall or ceiling
Product Overview
The Fortinet FAP-231G-V is a sophisticated indoor wireless access point engineered to meet next-generation networking demands with tri-radio capabilities. Supporting Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) and operating across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz frequency bands, it delivers exceptional performance with 2x2 MIMO on each radio. Dual 5G operation ensures optimized load balancing in high-traffic environments.
Its internal antenna design supports discrete mounting, suitable for ceiling or wall installations—mount kit included. It provides robust connectivity through Gigabit and 2.5GBASE-T RJ45 interfaces, alongside USB, Bluetooth/BLE, and RS-232 serial support, enhancing flexibility for IoT and management applications. Power is delivered via 802.3at PoE or optional AC adapter. Seamlessly integrates with Fortinet infrastructure for high-efficiency and secure enterprise networking.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wi-Fi Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | 
| Wi-Fi Standards Supported | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E) | 
| Number of Antennas | 6 internal antennas (2 per band) | 
| MU-MIMO Support | Yes | 
| Beamforming Technology | Supported | 
| OFDMA | Supported | 
| Maximum Spatial Streams | 6 (2 per band) | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | Taiwan | 
| Certification | FCC Part 15, CE, IC, RCM, UL/cUL, CB | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | WIDS/WIPS | Integrated Wireless Intrusion Detection & Prevention | 
| User and Device Identification | Supported through FortiGate integration | 
| Rogue AP Detection | Yes | 
| Application Visibility & Control | Through FortiGate management | 
| Encrypted Traffic Inspection | Supported via Fortinet Security Fabric | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Ethernet Ports | 1 x 2.5GBASE-T, 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T | 
| Serial Port | 1 x RS-232 Mini-USB | 
| Bluetooth Interface | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | 
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A | 
| Data Transfer Rates | Up to 6.6 Gbps (aggregate max throughput) | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions | 187.9 × 147.6 × 35.7 mm | 
| 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% RH non-condensing | 
| Enclosure | Plastic with integrated mounts | 
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Cloud Management Platform | FortiCloud | 
| Local Management Interface | FortiGate / FortiAP-U Controller | 
| Licensing Requirement | No license required when managed by FortiGate | 
| Zero Touch Deployment | Supported | 
| Firmware Upgrade Management | Via FortiCloud or FortiGate | 
 
               
     
    