Fortinet · Wireless
FortiAP 831F
Wi-Fi 6 8×8 with internal antennas, for indoor installation.
Overview
FAP-831F 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
- Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6 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 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Radios | 3 physical Wi-Fi radios + 1 BLE; 5 GHz radio configurable in two modesValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 1 — band and MIMO | 2.4 GHz; 4x4; 4 streams; 20/40 MHzValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 2 — single 5 GHz mode | 8x8; 8 streams; 20/40/80/80+80/160 MHz channels; up to 1024-QAMValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 2 — dual-5 GHz mode | Two 5 GHz services, 4x4 + 4x4Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Radio 3 — monitoring | 2.4/5 GHz; 1x1; dedicated scanningValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Antennas | 4 for 2.4 GHz + 8 for 5 GHz + 1 dual-band scanning + 1 BLE; internal antennasValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Antenna gain | 2.4 GHz: 4.0 dBi; 5 GHz: 6.0 dBi; scanning: 4.0 dBi; BLE: 4.5 dBiValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Frequency ranges | 2.400–2.4835; 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 GHz: 27 dBm; 5 GHz: 25.5 dBmSubject to the regulatory domain and power mode. |
| Maximum PHY rate — 2.4 GHz | 1.147 MbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Maximum PHY rate — 5 GHz | 4.804 MbpsTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Declared aggregate PHY rate | Up to 5.95 Gbps with 802.11ax features; 3.4 Gbps with 802.11ac; 1.5 Gbps with 802.11nTheoretical maximum; depends on channel width, streams, client, signal, interference and regulatory domain. |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2; Bluetooth scanning and iBeacon advertisements; maximum TX power of 10 dBmValue 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. |
| Primary port | 1 × RJ45 100/1000/2500/5000 MbpsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Secondary port | 1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 MbpsValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Console | 1 × RJ45 RS-232Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| USB | 1 × USB 3.0Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| PoE/PSE output | NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Maximum power consumption | 33 WValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Optional power supply/injector | SP-FAP400-PA-XX ou GPI-130Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Full-power mode — single 5 GHz | DC or 2 × 802.3at: 5 GHz 8x8 + 2.4 GHz 4x4; USB enabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| High mode — single 5 GHz | 1 × 802.3at or 2 × 802.3af: 8x8 + 4x4; USB disabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Low mode — single 5 GHz | 1 × 802.3af: 2x2 + 2x2, TX power of 10 dBm; USB disabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Full-power mode — dual-5 GHz | DC or 2 × 802.3at: 4x4 + 4x4 + 4x4; USB enabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| High mode — dual-5 GHz | 1 × 802.3at or 2 × 802.3af: 4x4 + 4x4 + 4x4; USB disabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Low mode — dual-5 GHz | 1 × 802.3af: 2x2 + 2x2 + 2x2, TX power of 10 dBm; USB disabledValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Clients per radio | Up to 512 on radios 1 and 2Does 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 | Not supportedValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Rogue AP monitoring and WIDS/WIPS | Dedicated radio for rogue AP scanning and 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. |
| Processor and memory | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.2 GHz; 1 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 APValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Mounting | Ceiling, T-rail and wall; 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 Alliance certification | Yes; includes PasspointValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| DFS | FCC, IC, Europe, Brazil and TaiwanValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 230 × 230 × 55 mmValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Weight | 1.02 kgValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Packaged weight | 1.90 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. |
| Material plenum UL 2043 | NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Integrated surge protection | NoValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| Hardware SKU | FAP-831F-[RC]Value declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
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| Optional support | FortiCare Premium: FC-10-F831F-247-02-DD; FortiCare Elite: FC-10-P831F-284-02-DDValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| FortiCare Essential | FC-10-P831F-314-02-DD; renewal only, unavailable with the initial hardware purchaseValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| FortiSASE | FC-10-P831F-595-02-DD; subscription for cloud management with included bandwidthValue declared by the manufacturer; applicable configuration and regulatory domain. |
| FortiOS 8.0.0 — recommended FortiAP firmware | 7.6.5Other 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. |
| End of orders to the manufacturer (EOO) | 2026-09-07Official table updated on 02/10/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY); this is not the end of support. |
| Last service extension date (LSED) | 2030-09-07According to the lifecycle table updated on 02/10/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). |
| End of support (EOS) | 2031-09-07According to the lifecycle table updated on 02/10/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). |
Figures published by the manufacturer. Final sizing depends on the environment, enabled services and traffic profile.