Description

The Fortinet FAP-231F-C is a next-gen Fortinet AP that supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), delivering superior performance, increased capacity, and low latency for high-density environments. Ideal for enterprise networks, the FAP-231F-C integrates seamlessly with FortiAP and Fortinet access points to provide enterprise-grade security, scalability, and ease of management.

Specifications

• Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

• Radio Configuration: Tri-radio (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + scanning radio)

• MIMO: 2×2 MU-MIMO on service radios

• Antennas: 3 internal dual-band + 1 BLE antenna

• Bluetooth: Built-in BLE for beacons and location services

• Ethernet Ports: 2× 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ45

• PoE Support: IEEE 802.3at PoE+

• Maximum Data Rates: ~574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) & ~1201 Mbps (5 GHz)

• SSIDs Supported: Up to 16 SSIDs

• Security: WPA3/WPA2/WPA, 802.1X, MAC filtering, Captive Portal

• Management: FortiGate controller, FortiCloud, or FortiManager

• Mounting Options: Ceiling, wall, or T‑rail

• Operating Temperature: 0–50 °C

• Typical Power Consumption: ~17 W

• Use Case: Enterprise, campus, branch offices, and high-density environments

Key Features

• Wi‑Fi Standard: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) for improved throughput, efficiency, and client capacity compared to Wi‑Fi 5.

• Radio Configuration: Tri‑radio design — two service radios (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) plus a dedicated scanning radio.

• MIMO: 2×2 MU‑MIMO on service radios for simultaneous multi‑client support.

• BLE Integration: Built‑in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for beacons and location services.

• Internal Antennas: 3 dual‑band internal antennas + 1 BLE antenna.

• Ethernet: Typically 2× 10/100/1000 BASE‑T RJ45 ports supporting Power‑over‑Ethernet (PoE).

• Power over Ethernet: Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE (PoE+).

• Deployment: Ceiling, wall, or T‑rail mounting options included.

Application Use Case

• Enterprise offices – Secure, high-performance Wi-Fi for employees and guests

• Corporate branch offices – Centrally managed wireless connectivity

• Educational institutions – Classrooms, libraries, and campus networks

• Retail environments – POS systems, staff devices, and customer Wi-Fi

• Hospitality (hotels, cafes) – Guest internet access with captive portal support

• Healthcare facilities – Reliable wireless for medical devices and staff mobility

• High-density user areas – Meeting rooms, conference halls, training centers

• Smart offices / IoT environments – Supports IoT devices via Wi-Fi 6 and BLE

• Secure guest Wi-Fi networks – Separate SSIDs with authentication and policy control

• Locations needing centralized security – Full integration with Fortinet Security Fabric