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FortiAP 23JF

Wi-Fi 6 2×2 with internal antennas, for wall-jack / desktop installation.

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Wireless
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FortiAP
FortiAP 23JF — official product image

Overview

FAP-23JF is part of the FortiAP range for corporate Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, with management and security assessed in the context of the Fortinet architecture.

Key features

Technical specifications

Radios and Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi generationWi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radios3 Wi-Fi radios + 1 BLE radioValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radio 1 — band and MIMO2.4 GHz; 2x2 MU-MIMO; 2 spatial streams; 20/40 MHzValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radio 2 — band and MIMO5 GHz; 2x2 MU-MIMO; 2 spatial streams; 20/40/80 MHzValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Radio 3 — monitoring2.4/5 GHz; 1x1; frequency scanningValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Maximum PHY rate — radio 1574 MbpsTheoretical PHY maximum; depends on client, channel width, signal and regulations.
Maximum PHY rate — radio 21.200 MbpsTheoretical PHY maximum; depends on client, channel width, signal and regulations.
ModulationBPSK, QPSK and 64/256/1024-QAM on service radiosValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Frequency ranges2.400–2.4835; 5.150–5.250; 5.250–5.350; 5.470–5.725; 5.725–5.850 GHzValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Conducted TX power — 2.4 GHzUp to 25 dBm, combining 2 chainsThe source table contains an inconsistent dBm/mW conversion; only the declared dBm value is used.
Conducted TX power — 5 GHzUp to 21 dBm, combining 2 chainsThe source table contains an inconsistent dBm/mW conversion; only the declared dBm value is used.
Wi-Fi antennas3 internal dual-band PCB antennas; peak gain of 4.0 dBi at 2.4 GHz and 4.0 dBi at 5 GHzValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
BLE antenna1 internal 2.4 GHz antenna; peak gain of 3.5 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
BluetoothBLE 5.2; Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisements; maximum TX power of 10 dBmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Efficiency featuresOFDMA UL/DL; MU-MIMO UL/DL; BSS Coloring; Enhanced Target Wake TimeValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Zero-Wait DFSNot supportedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Interfaces and power supply
Ethernet ports4 × RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T: 1 802.3at PoE input (PD), 1 802.3af PoE output (PSE), 2 without PoEValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Passthrough and console2 × passthrough RJ45 (input/output) + 1 × RJ45 serial RS-232Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
USBUSB support declared; disabled when powered by 802.3afValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Power supply802.3at PoE; optional SP-FAP23J-PA-10 DC adapterValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Maximum power consumption17.5 W without PSE output; 31 W with PSE outputValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
DC power-supply modeFull functionality + USB + 802.3af PSE output of 15.4 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Modo com PoE 802.3atFull functionality + PSE output limited to 7 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Modo com PoE 802.3afRadio functions only; USB and PSE output unavailableValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Recommended injectorGPI-130, 802.3at PoE; purchased separatelyValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
MDI/MDIXSupportedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Capacity, security and management
Simultaneous SSIDsUp to 8 per client radio; 7 with background scanningConfiguration limit; does not guarantee usable capacity per client.
Clients per radioUp to 512 on radios 1 and 2Association capacity; performance depends on the application and RF design.
SSID modesLocal-Bridge, Tunnel and MeshValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
AuthenticationWPA, WPA2 and WPA3 with 802.1X or pre-shared key; captive portal; MAC allow/block listsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
EAP methodsEAP-TLS; EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2; PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2; PEAPv1/EAP-GTC; EAP-SIM; EAP-AKA; EAP-FAST; EAP-TTLS/PAPValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Wireless monitoringRogue AP scanning and WIDS/WIPS in background or dedicated mode; dedicated mode recommended for WIDS/WIPSValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
RF diagnosticsPacket sniffer and spectrum analyserValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
UTP on the APNot supportedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Controller and firmwareCompatibility must be validated for the exact FortiAP and FortiOS combinationDo not assume unrestricted support across FortiGate versions or models.
Processor and memoryQuad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz; 1 GB RAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Mobility and networking standardsIEEE 802.11k/r/v/w, 802.1Q and 802.1XValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Installation and environment
Form factorIndoor wall-jack or desktop APValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
MountingWall plate; optional FAP-MNT-WJ-20 desktop standValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Dimensions (L × W × H)168 × 117 × 28 mmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Weight0.45 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Packaged weight0.70 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Operating temperature0 °C to 50 °CValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Storage temperature−30 °C to 70 °CValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Humidity10% to 90%, non-condensingValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
IP ratingNot applicable in the datasheet; indoor-use modelValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Material plenum UL 2043NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Integrated surge protectionNoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Kensington lockYesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Declared MTBFSuperior a 10 anosValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
RF regulatory approvalsWi-Fi Alliance, including Passpoint; DFS: FCC, IC, Europe, Japan, Brazil, Taiwan and KoreaValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Regional restrictionsFrequencies, power and communication features are subject to local regulations; select the SKU with the correct regional codeValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
WarrantyLimited lifetime warranty declared by the manufacturerValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Services and purchasing
Optional supportFortiCare Premium: FC-10-P23JF-247-02-DD; FortiCare Elite: FC-10-P23JF-284-02-DDValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
FortiCare EssentialFC-10-P23JF-314-02-DD; available only for renewal, not for initial hardware purchaseValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
FortiSASEFC-10-P23JF-595-02-DD: subscription for cloud-managed FortiAP, with included bandwidthValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Hardware SKUFAP-23JF-[RC]Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain.
Compatibility and lifecycle
FortiOS 8.0.0 — recommended FortiAP firmware7.6.5Other versions: consult the matrix.
Regulatory domainValidate the SKU’s regional code, channels, power and regulatory approvalAvailable frequencies and features vary by country, indoor/outdoor mode and firmware.

Figures published by the manufacturer. Final sizing depends on the environment, enabled services and traffic profile.

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