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Fortinet FortiAP U231F (FAP-U231F-E) Wireless Access Point
Part Number : FAP-U231F-E
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- Dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- Advanced OFDMA and MU-MIMO
- High-performance Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Seamless integration with Fortinet Security Fabric
- 802.3at PoE+ power support
- Compact, ceiling factor
- wall-mount form factor
- Ideal for offices, campuses, healthcare, retail, and hospitality
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Features
Fortinet FortiAP U231F (FAP-U231F-E) Wireless Access Point
- Supports Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11n
- ZigBee, PoE+, IEEE 802.11b
- Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, IEEE 802.11g
- IEEE 802.11a Networking
Hardware Type:Â Indoor AP
Number of Radios:Â 3 + 1 BT/BLE
Number of Antennas: 4 Dual band WiFI + 2 WiFi+Dual band Scanning + 1 Single band 2.4GHz BLE/ZigBee
Antenna Type and Peak Gain:Â PIFA antenna
Bluetooth Low Energy (BT/BLE) Radio:Â Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power
Interfaces:Â 2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x Type 2.0 USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
Power over Ethernet (PoE):Â 1 x 802.3at PoE default 1 x 802.af PoE with reduce TX power and no USB function
Simultaneous SSIDs:Â Up to 24 (21 if background scanning enabled)
EAP Type(s):Â EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST
Transmit Beam Forming (TxBF):Â Yes
Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Encoding:Â Yes
Rogue Scan Radio Modes:Â Background, Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes:Â Background, Dedicated (recommended)
Power Supply:Â SP-FAP200-PA-XX
Power Consumption (Maximum):Â 18.5 W
Technical specs
| Spesifications | Details |
| Product Name
| Fortinet FortiAP U231F
|
| Part Number
| FAP-U231F-E
|
| Access Point Type
| Indoor Wireless Access Point
|
| Wi-Fi Standard
| IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
|
| Wireless Bands
| Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
|
| MIMO / Technology
| OFDMA, MU-MIMO
|
| Maximum Data Rate
| Up to 2.4 Gbps aggregate
|
| Ethernet Ports
| 1 × Gigabit RJ-45
|
| Power Options
| IEEE 802.3at PoE+
|
| Antenna Type
| Internal Omni-directional
|
| SSID Support
| Multiple SSIDs per radio
|
| Security Features
| WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, Captive Portal
|
| Management Options
| FortiGate Controller, FortiLAN Cloud
|
| Mounting Options
| Ceiling / Wall Mount
|
| Form Factor
| Compact Indoor AP
|
| Certifications
| CE, FCC, RoHS
|
| Warranty
| Limited Lifetime Warranty
|
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What is the maximum combined Wi-Fi speed of the FortiAP U231F?
It offers theoretical speeds of up to 2.976 Gbps combined across its radios, depending on the radio configuration and connected devices.
Does the FortiAP U231F support WPA3 security?
Yes, it supports WPA3 authentication, helping protect wireless networks when configured with compatible client devices.
Can the FortiAP U231F support two 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks simultaneously?
Yes, it can be configured to provide dual 5 GHz access while maintaining 2.4 GHz coverage, depending on the selected radio configuration.
Does the FortiAP U231F support Bluetooth devices and location services?
Yes, its integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio supports Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertising for location-based applications.
How many wireless networks can the FortiAP U231F broadcast?
It supports up to 16 simultaneous SSIDs, or up to 24 when the third radio is configured to serve clients.
What type of networks is the FortiAP U231F best suited for?
This access point is ideal for enterprise offices, educational campuses, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, and hospitality venues requiring reliable, high-speed wireless with strong security.
Does the FortiAP U231F support Wi-Fi 6?
Yes. It supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for faster speeds, improved efficiency, and better battery life for connected devices.
Can it be managed centrally?
Yes. It can be centrally managed using a FortiGate firewall (FortiAP controller) or via FortiLAN Cloud management tools.
Does it support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Yes. It supports 802.3at PoE+, allowing both data and power over a single Ethernet cable.
Is guest Wi-Fi supported?
Yes. The FortiAP U231F supports multiple SSIDs and secure guest access with captive portal functionality.
What wireless technologies improve performance?
The AP uses OFDMA and MU-MIMO to efficiently handle multiple simultaneous client connections, reducing congestion and improving throughput.
Can this access point be mounted on a ceiling?
Yes. It supports both ceiling and wall mounting, providing flexible installation options.
Why would I choose a U-Series over a standard F-Series?
The U-Series is ideal if you are currently using a dedicated FortiWLC (Meru) controller but plan to migrate to FortiGate management in the future. You can switch management modes via firmware without replacing the hardware.
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