Fortinet FortiAP 231K

Tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point — three radios with 2x2 MU-MIMO across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, a 5 Gigabit multigigabit uplink, 802.3at PoE, and integrated GPS, managed centrally by your FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud or FortiSASE. The right step up from the dual-band 221K when 6 GHz capacity and a faster uplink are the priority.

KEY PERFORMANCE
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Radios3 + BLE + GPS
Spatial streams2x2 MU-MIMO
Aggregate radio rate~9.3 Gbps
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Most popular FortiAP 231K configurations

The configurations most customers buy: the access point on its own, or with FortiCare Premium support. The complete catalog is further down.

Hardware

ConfigurationPrice & action
FortiAP 231K Wi-Fi 7 tri-radio indoor access point. License not included.
View productFAP-231K-A
Original price was: USD$654.00.Current price is: USD$454.96.Add to cart

Brand-new, sealed · ships same / next business day · price shown live in your selected currency.

FortiCare support

Support1 Year3 Years5 Years
FortiCare Essential
Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase.
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-12
Original price was: USD$29.65.Current price is: USD$27.80.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-36
Original price was: USD$88.95.Current price is: USD$83.39.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-60
Original price was: USD$148.25.Current price is: USD$119.56.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium
24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs.
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-12
Original price was: USD$59.30.Current price is: USD$55.59.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-36
Original price was: USD$177.90.Current price is: USD$143.47.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-60
Original price was: USD$296.50.Current price is: USD$239.11.Add to cart

FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.

OVERVIEW

What the FortiAP 231K is for

The FortiAP 231K is Fortinet's tri-radio Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point — three 2x2 MU-MIMO radios covering 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the 6 GHz band, with a 5 Gigabit multigigabit uplink and standard 802.3at PoE. It is the step up from the dual-band 221K for deployments that need the 6 GHz spectrum: enterprise offices, high-density classrooms, conference rooms, and anywhere that both bands of the 5 GHz plus the cleaner 6 GHz airspace deliver meaningful throughput gains. A dedicated BLE / Zigbee radio supports IoT, beacons, and locationing, and an integrated GPS enables location-aware policies and timing. 24×7 background scanning across all three bands detects rogue APs and threats without pulling any radio off service. Management is through a FortiGate WLAN controller, FortiEdge Cloud, or FortiSASE — no separate AP controller licence required. Step up to the quad-radio 241K for a dedicated scan radio and 10 GbE uplink, or to the 4x4 441K for highest-density 6 GHz deployments.

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WHICH MODEL IS RIGHT

Is the FortiAP 231K right for you?

A quick guide to choosing the right FortiAP Wi-Fi 7 access point.

Entry Wi-Fi 7, dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz, 2.5 GbE uplink
FortiAP 221K
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Tri-radio 6 GHz, 5 GbE, GPS
FortiAP 231K ✓
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Quad-radio with dedicated scan, 10 GbE
FortiAP 241K
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2x2 quad-radio, external antennas
FortiAP 243K
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4x4 flagship, highest density, 2x 10 GbE
FortiAP 441K
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Wall-plate / desktop with LAN PSE port
FortiAP 23JK
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiAP 231K specifications

TypeIndoor access point, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 7 Certified
Radios3 Wi-Fi radios (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz) + BLE / Zigbee
Spatial streams2x2 MU-MIMO (UL & DL), OFDMA, BSS coloring, Target Wake Time
Max data rate688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2.882 Gbps (5 GHz) + 5.765 Gbps (6 GHz), ~9.3 Gbps aggregate
Channel widthUp to 40 MHz (2.4 GHz); 160 MHz (5 GHz); 320 MHz (6 GHz)
6 GHz bandSupported (subject to regional regulatory approval); UNII-5 through UNII-8
Antennas6 internal PIFA — 2 dual-band 2.4/5 GHz + 2 dedicated 6 GHz + 1 BLE/Zigbee + 1 GPS
Ethernet1x multigigabit RJ45 (100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G) + 1x RS-232 RJ45 serial
Power over Ethernet802.3at for full tri-radio operation (15.2 W max); or 12 V DC adapter
Power consumption15.2 W maximum (PoE input)
Client capacityUp to 256 clients per radio (3 radios)
SSIDsUp to 8 per client-serving radio (7 with background scan active)
SecurityWPA3 / WPA2 / WPA, 802.1X, captive portal, rogue scan, WIPS / WIDS, packet sniffer
UTP capableNo
GPSYes — GPS L1, GLONASS L1, BeiDou, Galileo E1
Location / IoTIntegrated BLE and Zigbee for beacons, locationing and IoT
ManagementFortiGate built-in WLAN controller, FortiEdge Cloud or FortiSASE
MountingCeiling, T-rail and wall (standard mount kit included in box)
Dimensions / weight6.88 x 6.88 x 2.2 in (175 x 175 x 56 mm) · 2.22 lb (1.01 kg)
Operating temperature32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty

Source: official Fortinet FortiAP Series datasheet (FAP-231K column). 802.3at PoE or 12 V DC; mount kit included.

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Where the 231K fits

6 GHz tri-radio
Adds the uncrowded 6 GHz band over the dual-band 221K for better capacity in dense spaces.
802.3at, easy retrofit
Full tri-radio operation on standard 802.3at PoE — no infrastructure upgrade needed.
5 GbE uplink
5 Gigabit multigigabit headroom to keep pace with three simultaneous Wi-Fi 7 radios.
Integrated GPS
On-board GPS for location-aware policy, timing and asset tracking.
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FortiAP 231K variants

Compare the FortiAP Wi-Fi 7 line

All current FortiAP Wi-Fi 7 (K-series) access points. They differ by bands (dual-band vs 6 GHz), spatial streams (2×2 vs 4×4), radio count and uplink speed. The 231K is the tri-radio 2×2 with 6 GHz and a 5 GbE uplink.

ModelStreamsBandsAntennas
FortiAP 221K2x22.4 / 5 GHzInternalView →
FortiAP 231K2x22.4 / 5 / 6 GHzInternalViewing
FortiAP 241K2x22.4 / 5 / 6 GHz + scanInternalView →
FortiAP 243K2x22.4 / 5 / 6 GHz + scanExternal RP-SMAView →
FortiAP 441K4x42.4 / 5 / 6 GHzInternalView →
FortiAP 23JK2x22.4 / 5 / 6 GHzWall-plate PCBView →
COMPARE THE LINEUP

How the 231K compares to the 221K and 241K

The 231K adds the 6 GHz band and a 5 GbE uplink over the 221K. Step up to the 241K for a dedicated background-scan radio and a 10 GbE uplink, or to the 4×4 441K for highest 6 GHz density.

FortiAP 221K
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Spatial streams2x2
Aggregate rate~3.5 Gbps
Uplink2.5 GbE
PoE class802.3at
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FortiAP 231K
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Spatial streams2x2
Aggregate rate~9.3 Gbps
Uplink5 GbE
PoE class802.3at
FortiAP 241K
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Spatial streams2x2
Aggregate rate~10.8 Gbps
Uplink10 GbE
PoE class802.3bt
View the FortiAP 241K →
FULL CATALOG

All FortiAP 231K purchasing options

Every available SKU for the FAP-231K: access point hardware (all regional variants), FortiCare support tiers, FortiSASE cloud management and RMA services. In stock; licensing delivered electronically worldwide.

Access point hardware

ConfigurationPrice & action
FortiAP 231K Wi-Fi 7 tri-radio indoor access point. License not included.
View productFAP-231K-A
Original price was: USD$654.00.Current price is: USD$454.96.Add to cart

Brand-new, sealed · ships same / next business day · price shown live in your selected currency.

FortiCare support & subscriptions

Support1 Year3 Years5 Years
FortiCare Essential
Renewal only — not sold with initial hardware purchase.
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-12
Original price was: USD$29.65.Current price is: USD$27.80.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-36
Original price was: USD$88.95.Current price is: USD$83.39.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-314-02-60
Original price was: USD$148.25.Current price is: USD$119.56.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium
24×7 TAC, advanced hardware replacement & firmware updates. Most-purchased tier for new APs.
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-12
Original price was: USD$59.30.Current price is: USD$55.59.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-36
Original price was: USD$177.90.Current price is: USD$143.47.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-247-02-60
Original price was: USD$296.50.Current price is: USD$239.11.Add to cart
FortiCare Elite
Priority TAC queue, quarterly review & dedicated team.
View productFC-10-P231K-284-02-12
Original price was: USD$88.95.Current price is: USD$83.39.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-284-02-36
Original price was: USD$266.85.Current price is: USD$215.20.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-284-02-60
Original price was: USD$444.75.Current price is: USD$358.67.Add to cart
FortiCare Premium → Elite Upgrade
Step an existing FortiCare Premium contract up to Elite mid-term.
View productFC-10-P231K-204-02-12
Original price was: USD$29.65.Current price is: USD$27.80.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-204-02-36
Original price was: USD$88.95.Current price is: USD$83.39.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-204-02-60
Original price was: USD$148.25.Current price is: USD$119.56.Add to cart

CLOUD & SASE SUBSCRIPTION

Subscription1 Year3 Years5 Years
FortiSASE for cloud-managed FortiAP
Cloud management + secure SD-WAN / SASE for the access point.
View productFC-10-P231K-595-02-12
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View productFC-10-P231K-595-02-60

FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.

RMA & hardware replacement

RMA1 Year3 Years5 Years
Next-Calendar-Day RMA
Replacement unit dispatched the next calendar day.
View productFC-10-P231K-210-02-12
Original price was: USD$250.00.Current price is: USD$201.61.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-210-02-36
Original price was: USD$750.00.Current price is: USD$604.84.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-210-02-60
Original price was: USD$1,250.00.Current price is: USD$1,008.06.Add to cart
4-Hour Delivery RMA
Advance replacement delivered within 4 hours.
View productFC-10-P231K-211-02-12
Original price was: USD$350.00.Current price is: USD$282.26.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-211-02-36
Original price was: USD$1,050.00.Current price is: USD$846.77.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-211-02-60
Original price was: USD$1,750.00.Current price is: USD$1,396.28.Add to cart
4-Hour Delivery + Onsite RMA
4-hour part plus a Fortinet onsite engineer dispatched.
View productFC-10-P231K-212-02-12
Original price was: USD$450.00.Current price is: USD$362.90.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-212-02-36
Original price was: USD$1,350.00.Current price is: USD$1,088.71.Add to cart
View productFC-10-P231K-212-02-60
Original price was: USD$2,250.00.Current price is: USD$1,795.21.Add to cart
Secure RMA
Keep your failed unit — no return of the defective AP required.
View productFC-10-P231K-301-02-12
View productFC-10-P231K-301-02-36
View productFC-10-P231K-301-02-60

FortiCare and subscriptions delivered electronically worldwide · prices shown live in your selected currency · add-to-cart enabled when in stock.

ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiAP 231K

Power the FortiAP 231K — the mount kit is included in the box.

Gigabit PoE injector, 802.3at, 30 W
Gigabit PoE injector, 802.3at, 30 W
GPI-130
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Universal ceiling / wall mount (5-pack)
Universal ceiling / wall mount (5-pack)
FAP-ALL-MTL-5
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Adjustable wall / ceiling mount (20-pack)
Adjustable wall / ceiling mount (20-pack)
FAP-SMNT-MTL-20
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The 231K ships with a standard ceiling / T-rail / wall mount kit. Power it from any 802.3at PoE switch port or the GPI-130 injector.

FAQ

FortiAP 231K frequently asked questions

The FortiAP 231K is a current-generation Wi-Fi 7 access point, actively sold and fully supported. It is not on an end-of-order or end-of-support schedule.

Both are 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 APs. The 221K is the entry dual-band model (2.4 / 5 GHz) with a 2.5 GbE uplink — the most affordable Wi-Fi 7 option. The 231K adds a third radio for the 6 GHz band and a 5 GbE uplink, covering the full Wi-Fi 7 spectrum for spaces where 6 GHz capacity matters.

Yes. The 231K is a tri-radio 802.11be AP with dedicated 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios. Use of the 6 GHz band is subject to regional regulatory approval in some countries.

Three 2×2 MU-MIMO radios deliver up to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 2.882 Gbps on 5 GHz, and 5.765 Gbps on 6 GHz (about 9.3 Gbps aggregate). Each radio supports up to 256 clients with up to 8 SSIDs per serving radio.

Full tri-radio operation runs on standard 802.3at PoE (15.2 W maximum) or a 12 V DC adapter. Its uplink is a multigigabit RJ45 supporting 100M / 1G / 2.5G / 5G. Accessories: GPI-130 injector or any 802.3at PoE switch port.

Yes. The 231K includes an integrated multi-constellation GNSS receiver (GPS L1, GLONASS L1, BeiDou, Galileo E1) for location-aware policies, timing, and asset tracking.

The FAP-231K-A (Americas / Canada) is in stock and usually dispatched the same or next business day. FortiCare support and subscriptions are delivered electronically, worldwide. DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner.

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