Fortinet FortiAP 241K Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point
Original price was: KSh 130,000.00.KSh 125,000.00Current price is: KSh 125,000.00. Excl. VAT
Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) indoor access point with four radios, 2.4/5/6 GHz, a 10 Gigabit port and BLE/Zigbee. Managed by FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud or FortiSASE. Supplied by Patchtech Solutions Limited, Nairobi.
Fortinet FortiAP 241K Wi-Fi 7 Indoor Access Point in Kenya
The Fortinet FortiAP 241K (SKU FAP-241K-A) is an enterprise-class indoor Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) access point with four radios (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz and a dedicated scanning radio), a 10 Gigabit multigig port, and built-in BLE/Zigbee. It is managed by FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud or FortiSASE, and is supplied, quoted and supported in Kenya by Patchtech Solutions Limited, a Fortinet Advocate Partner.
FortiAP 241KFortiAP 241K at a Glance
| Product | Fortinet FortiAP 241K indoor wireless access point |
| SKU | FAP-241K-A (base appliance; mounting kit included) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7, IEEE 802.11be (backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Radios | 4 radios: 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz + 6 GHz service radios (2x2 MU-MIMO) and a tri-band scanning radio |
| Peak radio data rates | 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 4.324 Gbps (5 GHz), 5.765 Gbps (6 GHz) |
| Wired ports | 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G multigig RJ45, 1 x 10M/100M/1G RJ45 |
| Power | 802.3bt PoE (default), 802.3at PoE with USB disabled, or 12V DC adapter; max 26.1 W |
| Management | FortiGate integrated WLAN controller, FortiEdge Cloud, or FortiSASE |
| Best for | Campuses, schools, offices, hotels, SD-Branch and micro-branch sites, SMBs |
| Supplier in Kenya | Patchtech Solutions Limited, Nairobi (Fortinet Advocate Partner) |
Key Features and Benefits
Wi-Fi 7 performance
802.11be with OFDMA (UL/DL), UL/DL MU-MIMO, BSS coloring and Enhanced Target Wake Time keeps dense, high-demand networks fast and efficient. 4096-QAM on 5 GHz and 6 GHz.
True tri-band + scanning radio
Serve clients on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz while a fourth radio scans all bands around the clock for rogue AP detection, WIDS/WIPS and spectrum analysis.
10 Gigabit uplink
A multigig port (up to 10 Gbps) removes the wired bottleneck so you can use the full capacity of Wi-Fi 7 radios.
Security Fabric integration
Managed from the FortiGate you already run. Firewall, IPS, application control and web filtering protect the wireless LAN, with a foundation for ZTNA and SASE.
Three ways to manage
Choose FortiGate controller, FortiEdge Cloud with zero-touch deployment, or FortiSASE for micro-branches. One console, consistent policy.
Built-in BLE and Zigbee
Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy / Zigbee radio supports iBeacon advertising, BLE scanning and indoor locationing use cases.
Where the FortiAP 241K Fits
- Campus and education: high-capacity tri-band coverage lets many students and staff connect without over-the-air congestion.
- Branch offices and SD-Branch: zero-touch deployment and built-in NAC functions (FortiGate-managed) simplify rollouts across many sites with little on-site IT.
- Micro-branch and remote workers: acts as a SASE endpoint with split tunnelling, so local traffic stays local while other traffic is inspected.
- SMB and corporate offices: network and security convergence reduces management overhead and helps meet compliance such as PCI DSS.
Technical Specifications
| Wireless | |
| Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11e/h/i/j/k/r/v, 802.1X, 802.3ad/at/bt/az |
| Radio 1 (2.4 GHz) | 20/40 MHz, up to 1024-QAM, 2x2 service |
| Radio 2 (5 GHz) | 20/40/80/160/240 MHz, up to 4096-QAM, 2x2 service |
| Radio 3 (6 GHz) | 20/40/80/160/320 MHz, up to 4096-QAM, 2x2 service |
| Radio 4 (scanning) | 2.4/5/6 GHz, 20/40/80/160 MHz, 2x2 scanning |
| Max data rate | 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps · 5 GHz: 4.324 Gbps · 6 GHz: 5.765 Gbps |
| Antennas | 6 internal Wi-Fi antennas (2 dual-band, 2 6 GHz, 2 tri-band scanning) plus 1 internal BLE/Zigbee antenna |
| Peak antenna gain | Dual-band 4.7 dBi (2.4) / 5.4 dBi (5) · 6 GHz 5.7 dBi · Tri-band 5.0 / 5.7 / 5.35 dBi |
| Max Tx power (conducted) | 25 dBm (2.4 GHz), 26 dBm (5 GHz), 23 dBm (6 GHz at 320 MHz) |
| Simultaneous SSIDs | Up to 24 (local-bridge, mesh and tunnel) |
| Clients per radio | Up to 512 (radios 1, 2 and 3) |
| Authentication | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 with 802.1X or pre-shared key; captive portal; MAC allow/deny; EAP-TLS, TTLS, PEAP, FAST, SIM, AKA |
| Advanced 802.11 features | OFDMA (UL/DL), BSS coloring, UL/DL MU-MIMO, Enhanced TWT |
| Monitoring and security | |
| Rogue scan / WIDS / WIPS | Background or dedicated modes (dedicated recommended for WIDS/WIPS) |
| Packet sniffer / spectrum analyzer | Yes / Yes |
| Bluetooth | BLE scanning and iBeacon advertising, 10 dBm max Tx |
| Interfaces and power | |
| Ethernet | 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ45 · 1 x 10M/100M/1G RJ45 |
| Other ports | 1 x USB 2.0 (2.5 W), 1 x RS-232 RJ45 serial console |
| Power options | 802.3bt PoE (GPI-145) or 802.3at PoE (GPI-130, USB disabled) or 12V/2.5A DC adapter. Power source ordered separately. |
| Max power consumption | 26.1 W |
| Physical and environmental | |
| Dimensions | 190 x 190 x 51 mm (7.48 x 7.48 x 2.01 in) |
| Weight | 1.09 kg (2.4 lbs); shipping 2.0 kg |
| Mounting | Ceiling, T-rail and wall (kit included); Kensington lock slot |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F); humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Plenum rated / MTBF | UL2043 plenum material · MTBF over 10 years |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime hardware warranty |
Note: 6 GHz operation is not available in every regulatory domain and is subject to local regulatory approval. Frequency selection and power may be restricted to meet regional compliance. The FortiAP 241K is not UTP-capable (no onboard FortiGuard UTP features); security is enforced by the managing FortiGate or FortiSASE.
FortiAP 241K vs FortiAP 243K
| Feature | FortiAP 241K | FortiAP 243K |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Radios | 4 (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz + scan) | 4 (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz + scan) |
| Antennas | Internal | External RP-SMA connectors (6) |
| Weight | 1.09 kg | 1.18 kg |
| Best for | Standard ceiling and wall installs, clean look | Sites needing custom or remote external antennas |
Ordering Information and Support Options
Hardware
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| FAP-241K-A | FortiAP 241K indoor Wi-Fi 7 AP, tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz, 4 radios, 2 streams, internal antennas, 1 x 10G multigig RJ45, 1 x 1G RJ45, BLE, USB, RS-232 console. Ceiling/wall mount kit included. Power injector or adapter ordered separately. |
| GPI-145 / GPI-130 | 802.3bt (10 Gbps) / 802.3at (1 Gbps) PoE injectors for powering the AP |
Support and subscription SKUs (1, 3 and 5 years)
| Service | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiCare Elite Support | FC-10-P241K-284-02-12 | FC-10-P241K-284-02-36 | FC-10-P241K-284-02-60 |
| FortiCare Premium Support | FC-10-P241K-247-02-12 | FC-10-P241K-247-02-36 | FC-10-P241K-247-02-60 |
| FortiCare Essential SupportRenewal only | FC-10-P241K-314-02-12 | FC-10-P241K-314-02-36 | FC-10-P241K-314-02-60 |
| Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite Requires FortiCare Premium | FC-10-P241K-204-02-12 | FC-10-P241K-204-02-36 | FC-10-P241K-204-02-60 |
| FortiSASE subscription (cloud-managed FortiAP, bandwidth included) | FC-10-P241K-595-02-12 | FC-10-P241K-595-02-36 | FC-10-P241K-595-02-60 |
What each service includes
- FortiCare Premium: ticket handling, next-business-day advance hardware replacement (RMA), firmware and general upgrades.
- FortiCare Elite: everything in Premium plus FortiCare Elite ticket handling for faster, prioritised support.
- FortiCare Essential: entry-level support available only when renewing, not with the initial hardware purchase.
- Upgrade Premium to Elite: adds Elite ticket handling to an existing FortiCare Premium contract (Premium required).
- FortiSASE subscription: for cloud-managed FortiAP deployments, with bandwidth included.
Terms are 1, 3 or 5 years; the SKU suffix 12, 36 or 60 denotes the term. Final SKUs, terms and region codes are confirmed on your Patchtech quotation.
Your Fortinet Reseller and Integrator in Kenya
Patchtech Solutions Limited is a Fortinet Advocate Partner in the Fortinet Engage Partner Program, and both a FortiGate Reseller and Integrator in Kenya. We are positioned to be the go-to Fortinet reseller and integrator for Kenya and East Africa, helping you design, supply, deploy and support secure wireless networks.
- Local expertise: Nairobi-based engineers who design Wi-Fi coverage and secure it end to end with FortiGate.
- Genuine Fortinet products: authorised supply with FortiCare support and registration.
- Complete solution: access points, FortiGate firewalls, switches, licences, PoE power and installation from one partner.
- Responsive quotes: call or WhatsApp +254 115 854 792 or email [email protected].
About Fortinet
Fortinet is a global cybersecurity leader known for the FortiGate next-generation firewall and the Fortinet Security Fabric, which brings networking and security together on one platform across the network edge, data centre, cloud and access layer. FortiAP access points extend that security to the wireless network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fortinet FortiAP 241K?
It is an enterprise Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point with four radios (2.4, 5, 6 GHz and a scanning radio), a 10 Gigabit multigig port and integrated BLE/Zigbee, designed for campus, branch and SMB deployments.
Does the FortiAP 241K support the 6 GHz band?
Yes, the hardware supports 6 GHz. Actual use depends on the regulatory rules in your country and region, so confirm availability before planning 6 GHz deployments.
How is the FortiAP 241K managed?
Through the wireless controller built into any FortiGate firewall, through FortiEdge Cloud with zero-touch provisioning, or through FortiSASE for cloud-managed sites.
How do I power the FortiAP 241K?
Use 802.3bt PoE (GPI-145 injector or a compatible PoE switch) for full functionality, 802.3at PoE with USB disabled, or a 12V DC adapter. A power source is not included with the base unit.
Do I need a FortiGate to use the FortiAP 241K?
No. It can be managed by FortiGate, FortiEdge Cloud or FortiSASE. Some features, such as built-in NAC functions, apply to FortiGate-managed installations.
Which FortiCare support level should I choose for the FortiAP 241K?
FortiCare Premium covers ticket handling, next-business-day hardware replacement and firmware upgrades. FortiCare Elite adds prioritised Elite ticket handling and can also be added later through the Premium-to-Elite upgrade. FortiCare Essential is available only for renewals. All are offered for 1, 3 or 5 years.
What is the difference between the FortiAP 241K and 243K?
Both are Wi-Fi 7 quad-radio models. The 241K uses internal antennas; the 243K uses external RP-SMA antenna connectors.
Where can I buy the FortiAP 241K in Kenya?
From Patchtech Solutions Limited in Nairobi, a Fortinet Advocate Partner and FortiGate Reseller and Integrator. Email [email protected] or call +254 115 854 792 for a quote.
Get a Quote for the FortiAP 241K
Tell us how many access points you need and we will size, quote and deliver your Wi-Fi 7 upgrade.
Contact Sales Call +254 115 854 792Patchtech Solutions Limited · KMA Centre, Off Mara Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi · www.patch.co.ke
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