Product Overview
Overview:
FortiAP™ access points are managed centrally by the integrated WLAN controller of any FortiGate® security appliance or through the FortiLAN 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-ofglass management console and protects your network from the latest security threats.
Unified Management:
Unified management console simplifies operations, ensuring consistency in effective policy enforcement and compliance.
Advanced Security Protection:
Wireless LAN security done right, from the leader in network security. Integrated Firewall, IPS, Application Control, and Web Filtering protect the wireless LAN from the latest security threats.
Built-in Wi-Fi Security:
Protects the network from advanced wireless threats and satisfies PCI DSS compliance.
Highlights - FortiAP 231G and 233G:
These enterprise class extended frequency band Wi-Fi 6E indoor APs provide three radios and two spatial streams. These access points support the 6 GHz band, OFDMA, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for PoE diversity. The APs can provide 24/7 scanning across all bands while still providing access on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands or 2.4 Ghz and dual 5 GHz service or the AP can be configured to provide simultaneous access on 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the 6 GHz bands. The integrated BLE/ ZigBee radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.
Wi-Fi 6E | Tri-Radio 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 5 GHz / 6 GHz / scanning | 4 Internal Antennas / 2 External RPSMA Connectors + 2 External Permanently attached Antennas
Specifications:
| FORTIAP 231G | FORTIAP 233G | |
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| Hardware | ||
| Hardware Type | Indoor AP | |
| Number of Radios | 3 + 1 BLE | |
| Number of Antennas | Internal x2 Dual band Wi-Fi + x2 Tri-band Wi-Fi & Scanning + 1 Single band 2.4GHz BLE/ ZigBee | External x2 Dual band Wi-Fi + x2 Triband Wi-Fi & Scanning + Internal 1 Single band 2.4GHz BLE/ZigBee |
| Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA antenna. Dual band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.5 dBi for 5 GHz Tr-band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.5 dBi for 5 GHz & 5.5dBi for 6GHz band BLE antenna: 4.0dBi for 2.4Ghz | Omni Directional antenna. Dual band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 4.5 dBi for 5 GHz. Tr-band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 4.5 dBi for 5 GHz & 4.5dBi for 6GHz band BLE PIFA antenna. Single band: 4.0dBi for 2.4GHz |
| Frequency Bands (GHz) | 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850, 5.925–6.425, 6.425–6.525, 6.525–7, 5.925–6.875, 6.875–7.125 | |
| Radio 1 Capabilities | Frequency band: 2.4GHz Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service |
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| Radio 2 Capabilities | Frequency band: 5.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/80+80MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service |
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| Radio 3 Capabilities | Frequency bands: 6.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/160MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service and scanning |
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| Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 574 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1201 Mbps Radio 3: : Up to 2401 Mbps |
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| Bluetooth Low Energy Radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power | |
| Interfaces | 1 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type 3.0 USB, 1 RS-232 RJ45 Serial Portt | |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 1 x 802.3at PoE default | |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 24 | |
| EAP Type(s) | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, 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: 23 dBm / 158 mW (2 chains combined) Radio 3: 6GHz: 21 dBm 80 mW (2 chains combined @ 160MHz BW) |
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| Kensington Lock | Yes | |
| IEEE Standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 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, Radio2 and Radio3) | |
| Cellular Co-existence | Yes | |
| LED Off Mode | Yes | |
| Advanced 802.11 Features | ||
| OFDMA | Yes | |
| Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring) | Yes | |
| UL MU-MIMO | Yes | |
| DL-MU-MIMO | Yes | |
| Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT) | Yes | |
| ZeroWait 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 | 7.18 x 7.18 x 2.12 inches (182.4 x 182.4 x 54.0 mm) | |
| Weight | 1.75 lbs (0.8 kg) | 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg) |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall | |
| Included Accessories | Standard Mount kit for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall | |
| Environment | ||
| Power Supply | SP-FAP400-PA-XX or 802.3at PoE (GPI-130) | |
| Power Consumption (Maximum) | Depends on PoE connected | |
| 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 | Yes | |
| Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 Years | |
| IP Rating | N/A | |
| Surge Protection Built In | Yes | |
| Hit-less PoE Failover | N/A | |
| Certifications | ||
| WiFi Alliance Certified | Yes | |
| DFS | CE | |
| Warranty | ||
| Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | |
