September 12, 2022

FAP-831F

FortiAP Cloud or FortiOS-managed Access Points

J&M Eastern Group is a FortiAP supplier in Malaysia that specialises in FortiAP Solutions. As a Fortinet partner and reseller in Malaysia, we carry a wide range of Fortinet products to meet your requirements and quickly respond to the demands of your business.

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Product Offerings

802.11ac (Wave 2) Wi-Fi 5
FAP-C24JE2x2 Wall-mount dual-radio AP, internal antennas
2x2 Indoor dual-radio APs
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
FAP-23JF2x2 Wall-mount tri-radio AP, internal antennas
FAP-234F2x2 Ruggedized indoor/outdoor tri-radio 11ax AP, internal antennas
FAP-231F2x2 Indoor tri-radio 11ax AP, internal antennas
FAP-432F4x4 Ruggedized indoor/outdoor tri-radio 11ax AP, external antennas
4x4 Indoor tri-radio 11ax APs
FAP-831F8x8 Indoor tri-radio 11ax AP

DEPLOYMENT

FortiAPs allow for a versatile collection of installation topologies with options to fit any enterprise.

FortiAP 831F

This high throughput enterprise class 802.11ax indoor AP provides three radios and 8 spatial streams. This top-of-the line access point supports OFDMA, a 5.0 Gigabit Ethernet port, plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port for PoE diversity. The AP can provide 24/7 scanning across both bands while still providing access on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The integrated BLE radio can be used for beacons and locationing applications.


    802.11ax | Tri-Radio 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + scanning | 13 Internal Antennas

    8x8 MU-MIMO | Up to 1,147 Mbps + 4,804 Mbps

SPECIFICATIONS

FORTIAP 831F
Hardware
Hardware Type Indoor AP
Number of Radios 3 + 1 BLE
Number of Antennas 4: 2.4GHz band WiFi + 8 5GHz band WiFi + I Dual band Scanning + 1 2.4GHz band BLE
Antenna Type and Peak Gain PIFA:

  • 4.0 dBi for 2.4 GHz band WiFi antennas
  • 6.0 dBi for 5.0 GHz band WiFi antennas
  • 4.0 dBi for dual band Scanning radio antenna
  • 4.5 dBi for 2.4 GHz band BLE antenna
Frequency Bands (GHz)* 2.400–2.4835, 5.150–5.250, 5.250–5.350, 5.470–5.725, 5.725–5.850
Radio 1 Capabilities
  • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
  • Channel width: 20/40 MHz
  • Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, QAM64
  • MIMO chains: 4x4 service
Radio 2 Capabilities
  • Frequency Band: 5.0 GHz
  • Channel width: 20/40/80/80+80/160MHz
  • Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, QAM64, QAM256, and QAM1024
  • MIMO chains: 8x8 service in mode 1 or 4x4+4x4 service in mode 2
Radio 3 Capabilities
  • Frequency band: 2.4/5.0 GHz
  • MIMO chains: 1x1 frequency scanning
Maximum Data Rate
  • Radio 1: up to 1147.5 Mbps
  • Radio 2: up to 4.804 Gbps in 8x8 MIMO and in 4x4 + 4x4 MIMO modes
Bluetooth Low Energy Radio Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 10 dBm max TX power
Interfaces
  • 1x 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T RJ45
  • 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45
  • 1x Type 3.0 USB
  • 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
  • 2x 802.3at/bt/30W Passive PoE in (Full function)
  • 1x 802.3at PoE in (USB3.1 disabled)
Simultaneous SSIDs Up to 24
EAP Type(s) EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAPv0/EAPMSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST
User/Device Authentication WPA™, WPA2™, and WPA3™ with 802.1x or Preshared key, WEP, Web Captive Portal, MAC blacklist & whitelist
Maximum Tx Power (Conducted)
  • Radio 1: 2.4 GHz 27 dBm / 500 mW (4 chains combined)*
  • Radio 2: 5 GHz 25.5 dBm / 354 mW (4 chains combined)*
  • Radio 3: NA
Kensington Lock Yes
IEEE Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i,802.11j, 802.11k, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802.11v, 802.11ac, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.1Q, 802.1X, 802.3ad, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3az, 802.3bz
SSID Types Supported Local-Bridge, Mesh, Tunnel
Per Radio Client Capacity up to 512 clients per radio (Radio1 and Radio2)
Cellular Co-existence Yes
LED Off Mode Yes
Advanced 802.11 Features
OFDMA Yes (UL and DL)
Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring)Yes
UL-MU-MIMO 802.11ax modeYes
DL-MU-MIMOYes
Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT)Yes
ZeroWait DFS /Agile DFSNo
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities
Rogue Scan Radio Mode Dedicated
WIPS / WIDS Radio Modes Dedicated
Packet Sniffer Mode Yes
Spectrum Analyzer Yes
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height 9.05 x 89.05 x 2.15 inches (230 x 230 x 55 mm)
Weight 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg)
Package (shipping) Weight 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Mounting Options Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Included Accessories Mount kit for Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall
Environment
Power Supply SP-FAP400-PA-XX or GPI-130
PSE Functionality No
Power Consumption (Max) 33 W
PoE ModeSingle 5G
  • DC/2at --> Full Mode ; Radios will be in (8x8|4x4) & USB Enabled
  • 1at/2af --> High Mode ; Radios will be in (8x8|4x4) & USB Disabled
  • 1af --> Low Mode ; Radios will be [2x2|2x2], Tx Power 10 dBm & USB Disabled
Dual 5G
  • DC/2at --> Full Mode ; Radios will be in [4x4|4x4|4x4] & USB Enabled
  • 1at/2af --> High Mode ; Radios will be in [4x4|4x4|4x4] & USB Disabled
  • 1af --> Low Mode ; Radios will be [2x2|2x2|2x2], Tx Power 10 dBm & USB Disabled
Humidity 5–90% Non-Condensing
Operating / Storage Temp. 32–122°F (0–50°C) / -22–-158°F (-30–70°C)
Directives Low Voltage Directive • RoHS
UL2043 Plenum Material No
Mean Time Betw. Failures >10 Years
Surge Protection Built In Yes
Certifications
Wi-Fi Alliance Certified Yes
DFS FCC, IC, CE, Brazil and Taiwan
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty Yes

* Frequency selection and power may be restricted to abide by regional regulatory compliance laws.

RF RX/TX PERFORMANCE TABLE

FORTIAP 831F
 Radio 1Radio 2Radio 3
802.11b2.4 GHz Tx Power per chain (dBm)Rz Sensitivity (dBm) 5 GHz Tx Power per Chain (dBm)Rz Sensitivity (dBm)2.4 GHz Tx Power per chain (dBm)Rz Sensitivity (dBm)5 GHz Tx Power per Chain (dBm)Rz Sensitivity (dBm)
1 Mbps21-9821-96
11 Mbps23-8918-87
802.11g
6 Mbps20-9420-92
54 Mbps22-7518-73
802.11n HT20
MCS020-9320-91
MCS720-7417-72
802.11n HT40
MCS017-9219-90
MCS718-7317-71
802.11ax HE20
MCS021-90
MCS1117-71
802.11ax HE40
MCS017-88
MCS1117-68
802.11a
6 Mbps20-9220-90
54 Mbps20-7217.5-72
802.11n HT20
MCS020-9120-90
MCS719-7217.5-71
802.11n HT40
MCS020-8819-88
MCS718-6916.5-69
802.11ac VHT20
MCS020-9119-90
MCS919-6717.5-67
802.11ac VHT40
MCS020-8819-88
MCS918-6216-62
802.11ac VHT80
MCS018-8518-85
MCS917-5916-58
802.11ax HE20
MCS020-90
MCS1118-66
802.11ac HE40
MCS020-87
MCS1118-61
802.11ac HE80
MCS018-94
MCS1117-58

ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS

HORIZONTAL

VERTICAL

ORDER INFORMATION

PRODUCT SKU DESCRIPTION
FortiAP C24JEFAP-C24JEWall Plate AP - Dual radio (802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/n/ac Wave 2, 2x2 MU-MIMO), internal antennas, 4 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port (1x 802.3at PoE PD, 1x 802.3af PoE PSE, 2x Non-PoE Ports), 2 RJ-45 Ports (1xPass-through in, 1x Pass-through out), 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Wall plate mounting kit included. For power order 802.3af PoE injector GPI-115 (limited features) or 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130. Optional accessory (desktop stand) FAP-MNT-WJ-20.
FC-10-PC24E-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-AP024-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 221EFAP-221EIndoor Wireless AP - Dual radio (802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/n/ac Wave 2, 2x2 MU-MIMO), internal antennas, 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port, BT / BLE. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3af PoE injector GPI-115 or AC adapter SP-FAP200-PA.
FC-10-PE221-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-PE221-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 223E FAP-223EIndoor Wireless AP - Dual radio (802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/n/ac Wave 2, 2x2 MU-MIMO), external antennas included, 1 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port, BT / BLE. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3af PoE injector GPI-115 or AC adapter SP-FAP200-PA.
FC-10-PE223-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-PE223-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 23JF FAP-23JFWall Plate AP - Tri radio (802.11 b/g/n/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO, 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1), internal antennas, 4 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port (1x 802.3at PoE PD, 1x 802.3af PoE PSE, 2x Non-PoE Ports), 2 RJ-45 Ports (1xPass-through in, 1x Pass-through out), BT / BLE, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Wall plate mounting kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130. Optional Accessory AC power adapter SP-FAP23J-PAX-10; Desktop stand FAP-MNT-WJ-20.
FC-10-P23JF-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-P23JF-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 234F FAP-234FRuggedized indoor/outdoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (802.11 b/g/n/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO, 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1), internal antennas, 2x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Pole/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130.
FC-10-P234F-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-P234F-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 231F FAP-231FIndoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (802.11 b/g/n/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO, 802.11 a/n/ac/ax 2x2 MU-MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1), internal antennas, 2x 10/100/1000 RJ45 port, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130 or AC adapter SP-FAP250-PA-10.
FC-10-PF231-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-PF231-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 432FFAP-432FRuggedized indoor/outdoor Wireless FortiAP - Tri radio (1x 802.11b/g/n/ax 4x4 radio, 1 x 802.11a/n/ac/ax 4x4 Radio and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 2x2), 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE + Zigbee, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. External Dual Band N-Type Omnidirectional antennas, Integrated mounting bracket for Antenna included + Wall/Pole Mount mounting kit. Ships with passive PoE injector. For power order 802.3bt.
FC-10-PF432-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-PF432-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 431FFAP-431FIndoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (2x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 4x4 MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1 MU-MIMO), internal antennas, 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130 or AC adapter SP-FAP400-PA.
FC-10-F431F-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-F431F-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 433FFAP-433FIndoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (2x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 4x4 MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, 1x1 MU-MIMO), external antennas included, 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130 or AC adapter SP-FAP400-PA.
FC-10-F433F-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-F433F-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
FortiAP 831FFAP-831FIndoor Wireless AP - Tri radio (1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 4x4 MIMO, 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 8x8 MIMO and 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 1x1 MU-MIMO), internal antennas, 1x 100/1000/5000 Base-T RJ45, 1x 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45, BT/BLE, 1x Type A USB, 1x RS-232 RJ45 Serial Port. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. For power order 802.3at PoE injector GPI-130 or AC adapter SP-FAP400-PA.
FC-10-F831F-247-02-DDFortiCare Premium Support
FC-10-P831F-284-02-DDFortiCare Elite Support
Gigabit PoE InjectorGPI-1151-port Gigabit PoE power injector, 802.3af 15.4 W, 10/100/1000.
GPI-1301-port Gigabit PoE power injector, 802.3at up to 30 W.
Power AdapterSP-FAP400-PAAC power adapter 12v, 3.0A - 36W for FAP-831F, FAP-431F, FAP-433F, and FAP-C24JE.
SP-FAP200-PAAC power adapter 12v, 2.5A - 30W for FAP-221E, and FAP-223E.
SP-FAP23J-PA-10AC power adapter 48v, 1.04A - 50W without power cord for FAP-23JF.
SP-FAP250-PA-10AC power adapter 12v, 4.0A - 48W with Extended operating temp 0 deg C - 50 deg C with US and EU plugs for FAP-U231F and FAP231F.
Desktop StandFAP-MNT-WJ-20Desktop stand for FAP/FAP-C/FAP-U wall jack style APs. Converts wall mounting hardware included with unit to desktop mounting - 20 pack.

Notes.

Additional external antenna options available for some models. See antenna datasheet for details.

A country suffix code (-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F, -I, -J, -K, -N, -P, -S, -T, -U, -V, -W, or -Y) applies to all AP models based upon country of deployment. Work with your local supplier for the correct model in your regulatory domain.

Access Points mentioned in this datasheet are covered by a Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty.
Terms and conditions can be found in the EULA at https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/legal/EULA.pdf

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