Description
Fortinet FAP-431F Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Band Indoor Wireless Access Point
The Fortinet FortiAP 431F (FAP-431F) is a high- performance indoor wireless access point designed for enterprise environments. It features advanced tri-radio capabilities with support for 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 standards, ensuring comprehensive network coverage and high-speed data transmission.
The FAP-431F supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, offering versatile connectivity options. The device comes with internal antennas, providing a sleek and compact design suitable for various deployment scenarios.
Powering the FAP-431F is flexible; it can be poweredvia an 802.3at PoE injector or an AC adapter. This flexibility makes it easy to deploy in different settingswithout worrying about power constraints. The accesspoint also integrates seamlessly with Fortinet'sSecurity Fabric, providing enhanced security featuresand centralized management capabilities.
The FAP-431F is designed for various applications, including enterprise wireless networks, hospitalityvenues, retail environments, and educational institutions.
FAP-431F Specification | |
Hardware | |
Hardware Type | Indoor AP |
Number of Radios | 3 + 1 BLE |
Number of Antennas | 5 Internal + 1 BLE Internal |
Antenna Type and Peak Gain | PIFA: |
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 |
Radio 2 Capabilities | Frequency Band: 5.0 GHz |
Radio 3 Capabilities | Frequency band: 2.4/5.0 GHz MIMO chains: 1x1 frequency scanning |
Maximum Data Rate | Radio 1: up to 1147 Mbps |
Bluetooth Low Energy Radio | Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisement @ 6 dBm max TX power |
Interfaces | 1x 100/1000/2500 Base-T RJ45, |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | 802.3at PoE default |
Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 16 (14 if background scanning enabled) |
EAP Type(s) | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, 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 blocklist and allowlist |
Maximum Tx Power (Conducted) | Radio 1: 2.4 GHz 24 dBm / 251 mW (4 chains combined)* |
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, 802.11w, |
SSID Types Supported | Local-Bridge, Tunnel, and Mesh |
Per Radio Client Capacity | 512 clients per radio (Radio1 and Radio2) |
Cellular Co-existence | Yes |
LED Off Mode | Yes |
Reset Button | Yes |
Advanced 802.11 Features | |
OFDMA | Yes (UL and DL) |
2.4 GHz OFDMA | Yes |
Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring) | Yes |
UL MU-MIMO 802.11ax mode | Yes |
DL-MU-MIMO | Yes |
HE-MU-MIMO | Yes |
Enhanced Target Wake Time (TWT) | Yes |
ZeroWait DFS/Agile DFS | No |
Wireless Monitoring Capabilities | |
Rogue Scan radio modes | Background, Dedicated |
WIPS / WIDS radio modes | Background, Dedicated (recommended) |
Packet Sniffer Mode | Yes |
Spectrum Analyzer | Yes |
Dimensions | |
Length x Width x Height | 8.27 x 8.27 x 2.22 inches (210 x 210 x 56.5 mm) |
Mounting Options | Ceiling, T-Rail, and Wall |
Environment | |
Power Supply | SP-FAP400-PA-XX or GPI-130 |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 24.5 W |
Humidity | 5 - 90% non-condensing |
Operating / Storage Temperature | 32–113°F (0–45°C) / -31–-94°F (-35–70°C) |
Directives | Low Voltage Directive • RoHS |
UL2043 Plenum Material | No |
Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 Years |
Surge Protection Built In | Yes |
Hit-less PoE Failover | Yes |
