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White rectangular rugged access point with internal antennas and pole wall mount kit

Fortinet

Fortinet FAP234FA Wi-Fi 6 tri-radio access point

SKU CH-QTVZ-A650K MPN FAP234FA

Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 tri-radio access point with dual 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, internal directional antennas and an included PoE injector for indoor or outdoor mounting

  • Interface type2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
  • Supported standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11
  • Wireless speedRadio 1: up to 574 Mbit/s Radio 2: up to 1,200 Mbit/s Radio
  • Radio bands2.4–2.4835, 5.15–5.25, 5.25–5.35, 5.47–5.725, 5.725–5.85
  • Antenna configurationDual Band Antenna
  • Multiple ssidsUp to 8 per client serving radio (7 if background scanning i

Model FAP234FA

  • Tri-radio design serves 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz clients while a third radio scans both bands continuously
  • Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO delivers up to 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1200 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • Rugged enclosure rated for -40 °C to 60 °C operating temperature suits indoor and outdoor use
  • Two Gigabit Ethernet ports and included 802.3at PoE injector simplify cabling and power
  • Wall and pole mounting kit included for flexible installation

Enterprise tri-radio Wi-Fi 6 access point

The Fortinet FortiAP 234F is an enterprise-grade wireless access point built for indoor and outdoor deployment. It operates three radios simultaneously, with two serving client traffic on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and a third dedicated to background scanning. The unit includes a wall and pole mounting kit plus an 802.3at PoE injector with reset functionality.

Sustained dual-band throughput

Under continuous load the two client radios deliver up to 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1200 Mbps on the 5 GHz band using 2x2 MU-MIMO. The third radio performs 24/7 spectrum scanning across both frequency ranges without interrupting client connections. Maximum power draw is 15.5 W, and the operating temperature spans -40 °C to 60 °C for harsh environments.

Pole or wall mounting with PoE injector included

Installation uses the supplied mounting kit for pole or wall attachment and a single Ethernet cable for both data and power via the included injector. Two gigabit RJ45 ports allow wired uplinks or daisy-chaining, while a serial console port and USB Type-A interface support local management. The directional patch antennas are fixed, so orientation must be planned during mounting.

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Price $501.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFortinet
Product lineFortiAP
Model nameFortiAP 234F
Product colorWhite
Connectivity
Supported standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11v, 802.11w, 802.11ac, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az
Wireless speedRadio 1: up to 574 Mbit/s
Radio 2: up to 1,200 Mbit/s
Radio 3: Frequency scanning only
Radio bands2.4–2.4835, 5.15–5.25, 5.25–5.35, 5.47–5.725, 5.725–5.85
Antenna configurationDual Band Antenna
Ports & slots
Interface type2x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
Power
Power supply802.3at PoE: GPI-130 ; ships with PoE Injector (reset functionality)
Max power draw15.5 W
Size & build
Product dimensions12.45 × 8.6 × 1.66 in (316 × 218 × 42 mm)
Product weight2.88 lb (1.307 kg
Shipping weight4.08 kg
Package size370 × 308 × 152 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature
-40 °F to 140 °F (-40 °C to 60 °C)
Storage Temperature
-40 °F to 176 °F (-40 °C to 80 °C)
Humidity range10% to 90% non condensing
More details
Multiple ssidsUp to 8 per client serving radio (7 if background scanning is enabled)
MIMOUL MU-MIMO
DL-MU-MIMO

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Questions about this item

How much power does the FortiAP 234F draw when it runs 24/7?

Maximum power consumption is 15.5 W and it is powered by the included 802.3at PoE injector (GPI-130).

Does the FortiAP 234F need a separate PoE switch or injector to operate?

No, a PoE injector with reset functionality ships in the box, so the AP works without an external PoE switch.

Will the FortiAP 234F serve legacy 802.11n clients on 2.4 GHz while scanning both bands?

Yes, the tri-radio design keeps the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz serving radios active while the third radio scans continuously.

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