FortiAP 231F: Data Sheet
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The FortiAP-231F is Fortinet's entry-level indoor WiFi 6 (802.11ax) access point. Featuring dual-radio 2×2 MU-MIMO, it is ideal for offices, schools, and retail environments with 30-50 devices per AP. It integrates natively with FortiGate in Tunnel or Local Bridge mode. Data sheet.
Radio specifications
- Simultaneous dual-band WiFi 6 802.11ax
- 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MU-MIMO, theoretical throughput of 574 Mbps
- 5 GHz: 2×2 MU-MIMO, theoretical throughput of 1201 Mbps
- Total throughput: 1775 Mbps (OFDMA + MU-MIMO)
- Internal 4 dBi omnidirectional antennas
- BLE 5.0 + Zigbee 3.0 for IoT
- Dedicated radio scanning (WIDS/WIPS)
Performance
- Concurrent clients: 256 per radio (recommended maximum of 512 total)
- SSIDs: 8 per radio
- Real-world TCP throughput: ~800 Mbps over WiFi 6 (AX client)
- Latency: <2 ms under normal conditions
Power
- 802.3at PoE (PoE+): 13W max
- 12V 2A DC power supply (optional, not included)
- Physical reset button
Management
- FortiGate in CAPWAP mode (integrated controller, no additional license)
- FortiLAN Cloud for multi-site management without a local FortiGate
- FortiAP in standalone mode (without FortiGate, CLI configuration)
- WIDS/WIPS for rogue AP detection
Pricing and licenses
- FortiAP-231F: €350 excluding VAT
- License: none (managed by FortiGate with no additional license)
- Optional FortiCare 24x7: €45 excluding VAT/year
Coverage planning
- 150 m² open-plan office: 2-3× FortiAP-231F
- School with 10 classrooms: 1 AP/2 classrooms = 5× FortiAP-231F
- 500 m² retail store: 4-5× FortiAP-231F + 1× outdoor AP
Alternatives in the FortiAP range
- FortiAP-234F: 4×4 MU-MIMO, 3 Gbps, high density — €590 excluding VAT
- FortiAP-431F: tri-band WiFi 6E, including 6 GHz — €890 excluding VAT
- FortiAP-433F: high-performance 4×4 WiFi 6E — €1,290 excluding VAT
- FortiAP-23JF: IP67 outdoor WiFi 6 — €590 excluding VAT
Order from OPTINOC
Brand-new, genuine Fortinet FortiAP-231F, 48-hour delivery in France, with complimentary FortiGate configuration and corporate/guest SSID setup. Office or school quotation within 2 hours.