End-of-order Wi-Fi 6 Universal (UTP) ruggedized indoor/outdoor access point - IP67, three radios with optional dual 5 GHz operation, 2x2 MU-MIMO, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplink and 802.3bt PoE. The Universal family runs FortiGuard UTP services at the edge and is managed by any FortiGate, by FortiLAN Cloud or by a standalone controller. Still sold from remaining stock where available and fully supported and renewable through 2030; for new deployments the direct successor is the Wi-Fi 6E FortiAP 234G.
The FortiAP U234F hardware is end-of-order. FortiCare support and subscription renewals remain in stock and are listed below.
Item | SKU | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | FC-10-PU234-247-02-12 | List price:CAD$138.69 Our Price:CAD$130.02 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-247-02-36 | List price:CAD$416.07 Our Price:CAD$344.81 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-247-02-60 | List price:CAD$693.44 Our Price:CAD$574.67 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-12 | List price:CAD$208.03 Our Price:CAD$167.77 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-36 | List price:CAD$624.10 Our Price:CAD$517.21 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-60 | List price:CAD$1,040.16 Our Price:CAD$857.28 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-12 | List price:CAD$69.34 Our Price:CAD$65.01 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-36 | List price:CAD$208.03 Our Price:CAD$172.40 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-60 | List price:CAD$346.72 Our Price:CAD$287.34 |
The FortiAP U234F is a ruggedized, IP67-rated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Universal access point for outdoor and harsh indoor environments - building exteriors, courtyards, warehouses and transport sites. Its tri-radio design can run dual 5 GHz for extra capacity while still serving 2.4 GHz clients, or offer a dedicated scanning radio for always-on security, and an integrated BLE radio handles beacons and locationing. As part of the Universal (UTP) family it can run FortiGuard Universal Threat Protection services at the AP itself, and is managed by any FortiGate, by FortiLAN Cloud or by a standalone controller. A 2.5 GbE multigigabit uplink and 802.3bt PoE feed the higher outdoor data rates, and the unit ships with a passive PoE injector. The U234F reached end of order on 23 October 2025 and is now sold from remaining stock; Fortinet continues support, firmware and FortiCare renewals through 2030. For new outdoor rollouts the direct replacement is the Wi-Fi 6E FortiAP 234G, which adds the 6 GHz band; the 234F is the closest like-for-like Wi-Fi 6 outdoor AP.
The U234F is legacy – here is how to renew what you own or move to its current-generation successor.
| Lifecycle | End of order 23 Oct 2025 · end of support 23 Oct 2030 (renewable) |
| Type | Ruggedized indoor/outdoor AP, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Universal / UTP, IP67 |
| Radios | 3 + BLE: dual 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz, or dual 5 GHz + dedicated scanning |
| Spatial streams | 2x2 MU-MIMO (UL & DL), OFDMA, BSS coloring, TWT, ZeroWait DFS |
| Max data rate | 2402 Mbps + 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz), ~4.8 Gbps aggregate |
| Channel width | Up to 160 MHz (5 GHz); 40 MHz (2.4 GHz) |
| Antennas | Internal directional patch (2x 5 GHz + 4 dual-band) + BLE / Zigbee |
| Ethernet | 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45 (802.3bt/at PD) + 1x GbE RJ45 (802.3af PSE-out) + RS-232 |
| Power over Ethernet | 802.3bt (ships with passive PoE injector) |
| Client capacity | Up to 512 clients per serving radio |
| Security | WPA3 / WPA2 / WPA, 802.1X, captive portal, WIPS / WIDS, dedicated scan |
| UTP capable | Yes - runs FortiGuard UTP services at the AP edge |
| Environment | IP67, -40 to 60 C, surge protection, limited lifetime warranty |
| Management | FortiGate WLAN controller, FortiLAN Cloud, or standalone controller |
| Power / dimensions | 21 W max · 12.45 x 8.59 x 1.66 in · 2.66 lb (1.21 kg) |
Source: official Fortinet FortiAP Universal (U-Series) datasheet (FAP-U234F column).
Download the full datasheetHow the FortiAP U234F lines up against its current-generation replacements.
The FortiAP U234F is end-of-order. Its direct successor, the FortiAP 234G, keeps the same form factor on a newer Wi-Fi generation.
In-stock FortiCare support renewals for the FAP-U234F: Premium, Elite and the Premium-to-Elite upgrade. Delivered electronically, worldwide. New hardware is end-of-order – see the FortiAP 234G for current stock.
Item | SKU | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | FC-10-PU234-247-02-12 | List price:CAD$138.69 Our Price:CAD$130.02 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-247-02-36 | List price:CAD$416.07 Our Price:CAD$344.81 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-247-02-60 | List price:CAD$693.44 Our Price:CAD$574.67 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-12 | List price:CAD$208.03 Our Price:CAD$167.77 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-36 | List price:CAD$624.10 Our Price:CAD$517.21 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-284-02-60 | List price:CAD$1,040.16 Our Price:CAD$857.28 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-12 | List price:CAD$69.34 Our Price:CAD$65.01 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-36 | List price:CAD$208.03 Our Price:CAD$172.40 | ||
| | FC-10-PU234-204-02-60 | List price:CAD$346.72 Our Price:CAD$287.34 |
Power and mount the FortiAP U234F.
The FortiAP U234F reached end of order on 23 October 2025 and is classified as legacy. Hardware is sold only from remaining stock, but Fortinet continues firmware, security updates and FortiCare support through 23 October 2030, so existing deployments remain fully protected and renewable.
The direct successor for new outdoor deployments is the Wi-Fi 6E FortiAP 234G, which adds the 6 GHz band in the same ruggedized form factor. The FortiAP 234F is the closest like-for-like Wi-Fi 6 outdoor AP. Modern FortiAP F- and K-series natively support UTP, so the Universal distinction is no longer needed.
It is a tri-radio Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP with 2×2 MU-MIMO that can run dual 5 GHz at up to 160 MHz, reaching up to 2402 Mbps per 5 GHz radio (about 4.8 Gbps aggregate) plus a 2.4 GHz radio, with up to 512 clients per serving radio.
Yes. It is IP67-rated with built-in surge protection and a -40 to 60 C operating range, ships with a passive PoE injector, and mounts to a wall or pole – built for building exteriors, courtyards, warehouses and transport sites.
Yes. FortiCare Premium and Elite support and the Premium-to-Elite upgrade are in stock as one-year renewals and are delivered electronically, worldwide. We are an authorized Fortinet Select Partner.
