| 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 | 
 
               
     
    