Overview:
FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud, or SASE-managed access points
FortiAP™ access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN
controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or through the FortiEdge
Cloud provisioning and management portal. With the integration of the
wireless controller functionality into the market-leading FortiGate appliance,
these APs are perfect for campus and branch deployments. Fortinet’s
Security Fabric enables you to easily manage wired and wireless security
from a Single-pane-of-glass management console and protects your network
from the latest security threats.
Use Cases
Campus
A single building with multiple floors, or a corporate or education campus with a group of large buildings.
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High-capacity designs including Dual 5GHz and tri-band with Wi-Fi 6E allow a maximal number of client devices to attach to the network at the same time without over-air congestion
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Complete NOC functionality with network visibility and AIOps simplify a complex network deployment into a solution manageable by IT teams of any size
Branch Office / SD-Branch
A highly distributed number of small sites, often with no on-site IT
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Built in NAC functions* allow secure onboarding of devices at remote locations where IT doesn’t have reliable visibility
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Management orchestration with zero-touch deployment allows for quick and easy rollouts without the need for skilled installers at each site
Micro Branch
Ultra small sites that still fall under IT’s responsibility.
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Can act as a SASE endpoint as a foundation for zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
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Simple management and provisioning through FortiSASE interface
Remote Workers
A remote AP installed at a worker’s home or at micro-branch office space.
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Split tunneling allows local traffic to remain local while sending other traffic to the data center for inspection when needed
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Desktop mounting options for wall-plate models allow the use of Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi connectivity while leveraging the same secure tunnel
SMB
Single site or small collection of sites with limited IT resources.
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Built-in NAC functions* bring security to the wireless network with no need to install and manage additional products
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Network and security convergence decreases management overhead while keeping the network secure
Features:
FortiAP 231K
These enterprise class Wi-Fi 7 indoor APs provide three radios and two spatial streams. These
access points support the 6 GHz band and have one 5 Gigabit Ethernet port. The APs can
provide 24/7 background scanning across all bands while still providing access on 2.4 GHz,
5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. The integrated BLE/ ZigBee radio can be used for beacons and
location applications.
Note: For FAP-231K, use of the 6GHz band is subject to regional regulatory authority approval
Three-Radio 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz | 4 Wi-Fi Antennas + 1 BLE/Zigbee antenna + 1 GPS antenna
2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 688 Mbps + 2.88 Gbps + 5.76 Gbps data rate
Specifications:
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FortiAP FAP-231K |
| Type |
Indoor AP |
| Number of Radios |
3 Wi-Fi + 1 BLE |
| Number of Antennas |
5 (2x dual band Wi-Fi, 2x 6GHz Wi-Fi, 1x BLE/ZigBee) |
| Antenna Type & Peak Gain |
2.4GHz: 4.0 dBi
5GHz: 4.4 dBi
6GHz: 3.6 dBi
BLE: 3.7 dBi
|
| Frequency Bands |
2.4GHz: 2.4–2.484GHz
5GHz: UNII-1 to UNII-4
6GHz: UNII-5 to UNII-8
|
| Maximum Data Rate |
2.4GHz: up to 688 Mbps
5GHz: up to 2.882 Gbps
6GHz: up to 5.765 Gbps
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| Interfaces |
WAN1: 1x 100M/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 (802.3bt PoE)
LAN: 3x 1G RJ45 (LAN3 PoE PSE)
RJ-45 Pass-through (in/out)
RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
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| PoE |
WAN1: 802.3bt PoE (input) LAN3: 802.3af PoE (PSE out) |
| SSID Capacity |
Up to 8 per radio (7 if background scanning enabled) |
| Authentication |
WPA, WPA2, WPA3 with 802.1x or PSK, WEP, Captive Portal, MAC filtering |
| Per Radio Client Capacity |
Up to 512 clients per radio |
| Advanced 802.11 Features |
OFDMA, BSS Coloring, UL/DL MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time (TWT) |
| Wireless Monitoring |
Rogue Scan, WIPS/WIDS, Packet Sniffer, Spectrum Analyzer |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity |
5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Power Consumption |
31W (PoE in)
19W (PoE in, no PSE out)
27.25W (DC supply)
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| Size (inches) |
7.08 x 4.72 x 1.57 |
| Size (mm) |
180 x 120 x 40 |
| Weight |
1.15 lbs (0.52 kg) |
| Package Weight |
1.85 lbs (0.84 kg) |
| Fortinet Warranty |
Limited Lifetime Warranty |