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Fortinet FortiAP U231G Wireless Access Point

The FortiAP-U231G is a small plug and play wireless access point suitable for travel or remote access.

SKU: FAP-U231G
Fortinet FortiAP U231G Wireless Access Point
Indoor AP
Hardware Type
3 + 1 BLE
Number of Radios
Internal x2 Dual band Wi-Fi + x2 Tri-band Wi-Fi & Scanning +
Number of Antennas
PIFA antenna. Dual band: 4.5 dBi for 2.4GHz, 5.5 dBi for 5 G
Antenna Type and Peak Gain

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValue
Hardware TypeIndoor AP
Number of Radios3 + 1 BLE
Number of AntennasInternal x2 Dual band Wi-Fi + x2 Tri-band Wi-Fi & Scanning + 1 Single band 2.4GHz BLE/ ZigBee
Antenna Type and Peak GainPIFA 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
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 CapabilitiesFrequency band: 2.4GHz Channel width: 20/40MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 2 CapabilitiesFrequency band: 5.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/80+80MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service
Radio 3 CapabilitiesFrequency bands: 6.0GHz Channel width: 20/40/80/160MHz Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 64/256/1024 QAM MIMO Chains: 2x2 Service and scanning
Maximum Data RateRadio 1: up to 574 Mbps Radio 2: up to 1201 Mbps Radio 3: : Up to 2401 Mbps
Bluetooth Low Energy RadioBluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power
Interfaces1 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 SSIDsUp to 24
EAP Type(s)EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST
User/Device AuthenticationWPA™, 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)
Kensington LockYes
IEEE Standards802.11a, 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 SupportedLocal-Bridge, Tunnel, and Mesh
Per Radio Client CapacityUp to 512 clients per radio (Radio1, Radio2 and Radio3)
Cellular Co-existenceYes
LED Off ModeYes
OFDMAYes
Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring)Yes
UL MU-MIMOYes
DL-MU-MIMOYes
Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT)Yes
ZeroWait DFSNo
Rogue Scan radio modesBackground, Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS radio modesBackground, Dedicated (recommended)
Packet Sniffer ModeYes
Spectrum AnalyzerYes
Length x Width x Height7.18 x 7.18 x 2.12 inches (182.4 x 182.4 x 54.0 mm)
Weight1.75 lbs (0.8 kg)
Mounting OptionsCeiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Included AccessoriesStandard Mount kit for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Power SupplySP-FAP400-PA-XX or 802.3at PoE (GPI-130)
Power Consumption (Maximum)Depends on PoE connected
Humidity5 - 90% non condensing
Operating / Storage Temperature32°–122°F (0° - 50°C) / -22°–158°F (-30°–70°C)
DirectivesLow Voltage Directive • RoHS
UL2043 Plenum MaterialYes
Mean Time Between Failures> 10 Years
IP RatingN/A
Surge Protection Built InYes
Hit-less PoE FailoverN/A
WiFi Alliance CertifiedYes
DFSCE
Limited Lifetime WarrantyYes

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