Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D

Indoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (802.11 b/g/n/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO, 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1 ), internal antennas, 2x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130 or AC adapter SP-FAP250-PA-10.

Category : FortiGate Firewall
Brand : Fortinet
Model : FAP-231-F D

Description

This enterprise class Wi-Fi 6 indoor AP provides three radios and two spacial streams, as well as features such as OFDMA and dual 1 Gbps Ethernet ports. The AP can provide 24/7 scanning across both bands while still providing access on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The integrated BLE radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.

  • 802.11ax | Tri-Radio 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz + scanning | 3 Antennas
  • 2x2 MU-MIMO | Up to 574 Mbps + 1201 Mbps + scanning
Specifications

Hardware

  • Hardware Type : Indoor AP
  • Number of Radios : 3 + 1 BLE
  • Number of Antennas : 3 Dual band Internal Wi-Fi + 1 BLE/ZigBee
  • Antenna Type and Peak Gain :
    • Omni Directional antenna
    • Dual band: 4.5dBi for 2.4Ghz and 5.5dBi for 5GHz
    • BLE antenna 4.0dBi at 2.4GHz band
  • Frequency Bands (GHz)* : 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850
  • Radio 1 Capabilities : 
    • Frequency band: 2.4GHz
    • Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM
    • MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service 
  • Radio 2 Capabilities 
    • Frequency band: 5.0GHz
    • Channel width: 20/40/80MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM
    • MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service 
  • Radio 3 Capabilities 
    • Frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
    • MIMO Chains: 1x1 Frequency Scanning 
  • Maximum Data Rate 
    • Radio 1: up to 574 Mbps 
    • Radio 2: up to 1201 Mbps 
    • Radio 3: Frequency scanning only Bluetooth Low Energy Radio 
    • Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power 
  • Interfaces 
    • 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type 2.0 USB, 1x RS
    • 232 RJ45 Serial Port 
  • MDI/MDIX : Supported Supported 
  • Simultaneous SSIDs : Up to 8 per client serving radio (7 if background scanning is enabled) 
  • EAP Type(s) : EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAPMSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST 
  • User/Device Authentication : WPA™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blocklist & allowlist 
  • Maximum Tx Power (Conducted) : 
    • Radio 1: 2.4GHz:  23 dBm / 200 mW (2 chains combined)* 
    • Radio 2: 5GHz:  22 dBm / 158 mW (2 chains combined)* 
    • Radio 3: NA Kensington Lock Yes IEEE Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11v, 802.11w, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az 
  • SSID Types : Supported Local-Bridge, Tunnel, and Mesh 
  • Per Radio Client Capacity : Up to 512 clients per radio (Radio1 and Radio2) Cellular Co-existence : Yes 
  • Reset Button : Yes 
  • LED Off Mode : Yes 

Advanced 802.11 Features 

  • OFDMA : Yes (UL and DL) 
  • Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring) : Yes 
  • UL MU-MIMO 802.11ax mode : Yes 
  • DL-MU-MIMO : Yes 
  • Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT) : Yes 
  • Zero Wait DFS/Agile DFS : No 

Wireless Monitoring Capabilities 

  • Rogue Scan radio modes : Background, Dedicated 
  • WIPS / WIDS radio modes : Background, Dedicated (recommended) 
  • Packet Sniffer Mode : Yes 
  • Spectrum Analyzer : Yes 

Dimensions 

  • Length x Width x Height : 6.0 x 6.0 x 2.86 inches (153.2 x 153.2 x 53.0 mm) 
  • Weight : 1.0 lbs (0.543 kg)
  • Package (shipping) Weight : 2.1lbs (0.95 kg)

Accessories 

  • Mounting Options : Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall 
  • Included Accessories : Standard Mount kit for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
  • Power Supply : SP-FAP200-PA-XX, or SP-FAP250-PA-10, or 802.3at PoE GPI-130 

Environment 

  • Power Consumption (Maximum) : 17W
  • PoE Mode : 
    • 802.3at PoE default 
    • 1 port powered by 802.3at - full system functionality + USB support 
    • 1 port is connected to 802.3af - no USB support 
  • Humidity : 5%-90% non condensing 
  • Operating / Storage Temperature : 32°–122°F (0°-50°C) / -22°–158°F (-30°–70°C) Directives : Low Voltage Directive | RoHS 
  • UL2043 Plenum Material : No 
  • Mean Time Between Failures : > 10 Years 
  • IP Rating : N/A
  • Surge Protection Built In : No
  • Hit-less PoE Failover : N/A

Certifications

  • WiFi Alliance Certified : Yes (includes Passpoint)
  • DFS : FCC, IC, CE, Japan, Brazil, Taiwan and Korea 

Warranty

  • Limited Lifetime Warranty : Yes

* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D used for?

The Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D is a Fortinet wireless networking product supplied by MetaPoint Technologies, providing reliable Wi-Fi coverage for offices and campuses across Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Yes. MetaPoint Technologies supplies, installs, and supports the Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D for clients across Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, with warranty assistance and AMC options available.

Coverage depends on floor area, wall density, and expected concurrent users. MetaPoint Technologies's team performs a site survey before recommending how many units of the Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D you need.

MetaPoint Technologies, with 15 years of IT infrastructure experience, provides a tailored quote for the Fortinet FortiAP 231F Wireless Access Point FAP-231-F D based on your requirement. Contact MetaPoint Technologies's pre-sales team serving Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka to get started.