Fortinet · Wireless
FortiAP 243K
Wi-Fi 7 2×2 with external antennas, for indoor installation.
Overview
FAP-243K is part of the FortiAP range for corporate Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, with management and security assessed in the context of the Fortinet architecture.
Key features
- Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 radio technology according to the official model datasheet.
- IndoorPhysical form factor suited to the stated installation context.
- Integrated managementControl through FortiGate, FortiSASE or FortiEdge Cloud depending on compatibility and design.
Technical specifications
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Radios | 4 Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz + tri-band scanning; integrated BLEValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 1 — band and MIMO | 2.4 GHz; 2x2; 2 streams; 20/40 MHz; up to 4096-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 2 — band and MIMO | 5 GHz; 2x2; 2 streams; 20/40/80/160/240 MHz; up to 4096-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 3 — band and MIMO | 6 GHz; 2x2; 2 streams; 20/40/80/160/320 MHz; up to 4096-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 4 — scanning | 2.4/5/6 GHz; 2x2; 20/40/80/160 MHz; up to 1024-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Wi-Fi antennas | 6 external RP-SMA connectors: 2 dual-band, 2 for 6 GHz, 2 tri-band scanning connectorsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| BLE/ZigBee antenna | 1 internal 2.4 GHz antennaValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Service antenna gain | 2.4/5 GHz: 4.5/5.7 dBi; 6 GHz: 5.25 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Scanning antenna gain | 2.4/5/6 GHz: 3.3/5.6/5.3 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Conducted TX power | 2.4 GHz: 25 dBm; 5 GHz: 26 dBm; 6 GHz: 23 dBmSubject to regional limits and PoE mode. |
| Maximum PHY rate — 2.4 GHz | 688 MbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Maximum PHY rate — 5 GHz | 4,324 GbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Maximum PHY rate — 6 GHz | 5,765 GbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.1; Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisements; maximum TX power of 10 dBmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| BLE antenna gain | 5.2 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Efficiency features | OFDMA, UL/DL MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring and Enhanced Target Wake TimeValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Zero-Wait DFS | NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Ethernet ports | 1 × RJ45 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 Mbps + 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 MbpsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| PoE input | LAN1: IEEE 802.3bt; LAN2 with no specified PoE inputValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0, 2.5 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Console | 1 × RJ45 RS-232Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Maximum power consumption | 26,1 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Modo 802.3bt | All radios enabled, scanning and USB availableValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Modo 802.3at | 2.4/5 GHz radios at full power; 6 GHz radio at 15 dBm; scanning availableValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Modo 802.3af | Service radios 1/2/3 disabled; scanning only; no USBValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| DC power supply | 12 V, 3 A, 36 W; SP-FAP400-PA-XXValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Optional injectors | GPI-145 (802.3bt) or GPI-130 (802.3at)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Clients per radio | Up to 512 on each of radios 1, 2 and 3Does not guarantee throughput per client; depends on RF design and load. |
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| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 8 per client radio; 7 with background scanningValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| SSID modes | Local-Bridge, Mesh and TunnelValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Authentication | WPA/WPA2/WPA3 with 802.1X or pre-shared key; captive portal; MAC listsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| EAP methods | EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST and EAP-TTLS/PAPValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| UTP on the AP | Application Control and Web FilteringValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Rogue AP monitoring and WIDS/WIPS | Background or dedicated; dedicated mode recommended for WIDS/WIPSValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| RF diagnostics | Packet sniffer and spectrum analyserValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| TPM | YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Processor and memory | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz; 2 GB RAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Mobility and networking standards | IEEE 802.11k/r/v/w, 802.1Q and 802.1XValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Form factor | Indoor useValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Mounting | Ceiling, T-rail and wall; standard kit includedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Kensington lock | YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Wi-Fi 7 certification | Certified, according to the datasheetValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 190 × 190 × 51 mmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Weight | 1.18 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Packaged weight | 2.09 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Operating temperature | 0 °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. |
| Humidity | 5% to 90%, non-condensingValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Declared MTBF | Superior a 10 anosValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warrantyValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| IP rating | Not applicable; indoor useValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Material plenum UL 2043 | YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Integrated surge protection | YesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Hardware SKU | FAP-243K-[RC]Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Optional support | FortiCare Premium: FC-10-P243K-247-02-DD; FortiCare Elite: FC-10-P243K-284-02-DDValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| FortiCare Essential | FC-10-P243K-314-02-DD; renewal only, unavailable with the initial hardware purchaseValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| UTP subscription | FC-10-APGIS-768-02-DDValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| FortiOS 8.0.0 — recommended FortiAP firmware | 8.0.0Other versions: consult the matrix. |
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| Regulatory domain | Validate the SKU’s regional code, channels, power and regulatory approvalAvailable frequencies and features vary by country, indoor/outdoor mode and firmware. |
| MLO in local-standalone SSID mode | Adicionado no FortiAP 7.6.5Do not assume MLO is available in all versions and modes. |
| USB em PoE 802.3at | Enablement corrected in FortiAP 7.6.3Verify firmware, controller and regulatory domain before deployment. |
| TX adaptation with USB under 802.3at | FortiAP 7.6.5 adapts TX power to the USB connectionVerify firmware, controller and regulatory domain before deployment. |
| AFC | Suporte adicionado no FortiAP 7.6.5Verify firmware, controller and regulatory domain before deployment. |
Figures published by the manufacturer. Final sizing depends on the environment, enabled services and traffic profile.