FortiAP 112B QuickStart Guide
September 14, 2012 20-430-177873-20120914 Copyright© 2012 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. Fortinet®, FortiGate®, and FortiGuard®, are registered trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., and other Fortinet names herein may also be trademarks of Fortinet. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Performance metrics contained herein were attained in internal lab tests under ideal conditions, and performance may vary.
Table of Contents Package Contents 1 Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 2 Access Point Configuration 3 Mesh Mode Configuration 5 Mounting Your FortiAP Unit 7 Technical Specifications 9 LED Specifications 10 Documentation and Links 11 Cautions and Warnings 12 Register Your Product 14 Product License Agreement 15
Package Contents Fortinet’s FortiAP wireless thin access points deliver secure, identity-driven WiFi client access that creates a fortified WLAN network that is centrally managed by a FortiGate or FortiWiFi platform. The FortiAP 112B has built-in proprietary PoE to support long-range network installation. It can be setup either as an access point, or in mesh mode.
Connecting Your FortiAP Unit The FortiAP 112B -PoE can be configured to function as an access point, or to operate in mesh mode. Adequate grounding must be provided to the FortiAP unit and the PoE injector, in compliance with the local electrical code. Note: The included PoE injector must be mounted indoors, as it is not weatherproof. Caution: Only use the provided PoE injector (EPE-1212) and power adapter with this devices. Using a different PoE injector or power adapter may cause damage to the device.
Access Point Configuration The FortiAP unit is designed to require no configuration in most networks. Zero Configuration mode works if the unit is directly connected (or through the PoE injector) to the FortiGate or FortiWifi performing the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) functions, or on the same layer-2 network and subnet as the FortiGate or FortiWifi unit.
4. Configure a static IP address for the FortiAP unit and netmask & gateway information for your network, using the following commands: cfg cfg cfg cfg cfg 5. -a –a –a –a –a ADDR_MODE=STATIC AP_IPADDR=xxx.xxx.xxx.xx AP_NETMASK=255.255.255.0 IPGW=yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy AC_IPADDR_1=zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz where xxx is the IP address of the FortiAP unit, yyy is the Gateway IP address and zzz is the IP address of the FortiGate Wireless Controller.
Mesh Mode Configuration The Mesh operation mode can be configured using either the Web-based Manager, or the Command Line Interface (CLI). Before starting, make note of the device’s MAC address and serial number, then clearly mark the FortiAP unit to avoid confusion during installation. Mesh mode requires an upstream FortiAP or FotiWiFi device that has mesh downlink enabled. Mesh mode can only connect with the Mesh-Backhaul SSID from a device.
2. 3. 4. Telnet to IP address 192.168.1.2. Type admin in the Name field, leave the Password field blank, and press Enter. Enter the following to enable Mesh mode and set the SSID and password: cfg -a MESH_AP_TYPE=1 cfg -a MESH_AP_SSID=fortinet.mesh.root cfg -a MESH_AP_PASSWD=fortinet.mest.root 5. 6. It is recommended that you change both the default SSID and password.
Mounting Your FortiAP Unit Using the provided hardware, the FortiAP unit can be attached to a wall or pole. To attach the unit to a wall: 1. Setup the provided anchors and screws in the desired wall. 2. Hang the FortiAP device on the screws. To attach the unit to a pole: 1. Loop the wire belts through the slots on the rear of the device and then around the pole. 2. Tighten the belts to ensure that the device is firmly in place.
Antenna direction The FortiAP 112B has a directional antenna located on the front of the device. The strongest signal is achieved in the 60 degree range shown in the below image. For a reliable wireless connection, the units to which you would like to connect should be within this range. Bad Connection Area FortiAP 222B 802.11 A/B/G/N DUAL CONCURRENT RADIO AP Good Connection Area FortiAP 222B 802.
Technical Specifications 3 2 1 # Interface Type Description 1 ETH (PoE) RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port with PoE support. 2 ETH RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port. 3 Reset Button Hold for 5 seconds to reset the FortiAP unit to its factory defaults. Hardware Specification Description WiFi Radios Refer to the product datasheet. Memory Refer to the product datasheet. Flash Refer to the product datasheet. Power Adapter Refer to the product datasheet. Indoor/outdoor Deployment Indoor / Outdoor.
LED Specifications STATUS ETH ETH (PoE) WiFi 2 ETH and ETH (PoE) WiFi Mesh Signal Intensity Indicators E238018 STATUS 4 802.11b/g/n FAP-112B LED 1 3 FORTIAP-112B This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC A8J-ENS 200 IC: 1 0103A-ENS 200 ETH # ETH 1 2 3 4 State Description Off No power or the system is booting. Flashing Green The unit is searching for a controller. Green The unit has successfully connected to the controller. Off No Ethernet link detected.
Documentation and Links The following Fortinet web pages provide information and resources for your Fortinet product: 1. Customer Service & Support: https://support.fortinet.com On this page you can create a support account with Fortinet, register and manage your products, download updates, firmware images and release notes, and create technical support tickets. 2. Technical Documentation: http://docs.fortinet.
Cautions and Warnings Please review the following cautions and warnings. Environmental specifications Operating temperature: Refer to the product datasheet If you install your Fortinet product in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, make sure to install the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature.
Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Règlement d’Industry Canada Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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