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Fortinet FortiAP 244K Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Outdoor Access Point

A dedicated fourth scanning radio watches all three bands for wireless threats while Wi-Fi 7 tri-band delivers multi-gigabit outdoor coverage

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Overview

The Fortinet FortiAP 244K is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point built for the outdoors, and its clearest distinction is a security-first design. Alongside the three client-serving radios on 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz, it carries a dedicated fourth radio whose only job is to scan all three bands for wireless threats. That means always-on monitoring without the usual tradeoff of pulling a client radio off duty to sweep the spectrum. It's aimed at organizations that already lean on Fortinet's Security Fabric and want that same posture extended to outdoor wireless.

Performance figures point to demanding, high-density use. Rated throughput climbs to 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 4.324 Gbps on 5 GHz, and 5.765 Gbps on 6 GHz, with 320 MHz channels on 6 GHz to open up capacity where clients cluster. Each radio can carry up to 512 associations. Seven internal antennas keep the enclosure clean, and connectivity spans a 5 GbE RJ45 port with 802.3bt PoE plus a 1/10G SFP+ fiber uplink, so both copper and fiber sites are covered. Maximum power draw is 26 W. Management flows through any FortiGate WLAN controller or FortiEdge Cloud, with ZTNA and SASE in the mix. One practical note: 6 GHz operation depends on regional approval, so availability of that band varies by market.

Key Features

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 outdoor AP: 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz up to 688 Mbps + 4.324 Gbps + 5.765 Gbps

Dedicated 4th scanning radio (2.4/5/6 GHz) for always-on wireless security monitoring

6 GHz radio with 320 MHz channels for dense outdoor capacity (6 GHz subject to regional approval)

7 internal antennas, up to 512 clients per radio, 5 GbE RJ45 (802.3bt PoE) plus 1/10G SFP+ fiber port, 26 W max

Managed by any FortiGate WLAN controller or FortiEdge Cloud with Security Fabric, ZTNA, and SASE support

Specifications

Brand
Fortinet
Model
FortiAP 244K
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7
Bands
Tri-band (2.4, 5, 6 GHz)
2.4 GHz Throughput
Up to 688 Mbps
5 GHz Throughput
Up to 4.324 Gbps
6 GHz Throughput
Up to 5.765 Gbps
Scanning Radio
Dedicated 4th radio (2.4/5/6 GHz)
6 GHz Channel Width
320 MHz
Antennas
7 internal
Max Clients per Radio
512
Ports
5 GbE RJ45 (802.3bt PoE), 1/10G SFP+ fiber
Max Power Draw
26 W
Management
FortiGate WLAN controller or FortiEdge Cloud
Deployment
Outdoor

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It includes a dedicated fourth radio that scans the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands continuously, so security monitoring runs without borrowing airtime from the three client-serving radios.
You need an 802.3bt PoE source. The unit draws up to 26 W, which is above what older 802.3af and 802.3at injectors and switches can supply.
No. The 6 GHz radio is subject to regional regulatory approval, so 6 GHz operation depends on whether it has been authorized in your country or region.
Each radio supports up to 512 clients, so across its serving radios it is built to handle high-density outdoor environments where many devices connect simultaneously.
It offers two. A 5 GbE RJ45 port carries both data and 802.3bt PoE over one cable, and a 1/10G SFP+ port provides a fiber uplink for longer runs or higher bandwidth.
It is managed by any FortiGate WLAN controller or through FortiEdge Cloud, and it supports Security Fabric, ZTNA, and SASE for integration into a Fortinet environment.

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