The FortiAP 233G brings Wi-Fi 6E to the enterprise, adding a clean, uncongested 6GHz band alongside 2.4GHz
and 5GHz for dense environments that need room to breathe. Its tri-radio design delivers dedicated client
capacity plus always-on wireless security scanning without sacrificing performance. Centrally managed
through FortiGate or FortiLAN Cloud, it folds directly into Fortinet's Security Fabric for one-console
visibility across your wired and wireless network.
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Specifications
233G at a Glance
Wireless Performance
Tri-radio 802.11ax design: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and the clean 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E band, each 2x2 MIMO. Up to
574 Mbps (2.4GHz), 1201 Mbps (5GHz), and 2401 Mbps
(6GHz) per-radio PHY rates. OFDMA, UL/DL MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, and Target Wake Time for dense-client efficiency.
Antennas & Coverage
Omnidirectional external antennas for the dual-band and tri-band/scanning elements, plus an internal
BLE/ZigBee antenna. Indoor AP; no IP ingress rating, not for outdoor or wet locations. Ceiling, T-Rail, or wall mount with Kensington lock support.
Connectivity & Power
One 2.5GbE and one 1GbE RJ45 port for PoE diversity and uplink
redundancy. Powered by 802.3at PoE+, or Fortinet's SP-FAP400-PA power adapter. UL2043 plenum-rated for above-ceiling installs.
Management & Security
Managed via an integrated FortiGate WLAN controller, FortiLAN Cloud, or FortiSASE cloud
subscription. Built-in WIDS/WIPS, spectrum analyzer, and packet sniffer mode. Up to 24 SSIDs, WPA3 support, and 512 clients per radio.
Is Wi-Fi 6E the right upgrade for your site?
Compare the 233G against Fortinet's Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 access points to find the right balance of speed,
band availability, and budget.
Wi-Fi 6E opens up the 6GHz band, spectrum reserved exclusively for Wi-Fi 6E devices,
which means no legacy traffic, less interference, and wider, cleaner channels for higher throughput in
crowded environments.
Yes — only devices with a Wi-Fi 6E radio (most laptops and phones from 2021 onward)
can connect on 6GHz; older Wi-Fi 5/6 devices automatically connect on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz radios
instead.
Yes — its radio can run 24/7 background scanning for rogue APs and wireless threats
(WIDS/WIPS) instead of serving clients, trading some client capacity for stronger continuous
monitoring.
It's powered via 802.3at PoE+ over its 2.5GbE Ethernet port, with a second GbE port
available for uplink or PoE redundancy — a single cable run typically handles both power and data.
No — the 233G is managed directly by an existing FortiGate firewall's built-in
wireless controller, or through the cloud-based FortiLAN Cloud portal.
Ready to bring Wi-Fi 6E to your network?
Our Fortinet-certified team can help you plan a 233G rollout, from PoE+ switch sizing to
FortiGate-managed policy.
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