FortiAP 14C QuickStart Guide
April 05, 2013 20-000-195859-20130405 Copyright© 2013 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 Mounting Your FortiAP Unit 2 Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 3 Configuring Your FortiAP Unit 4 Technical Specifications 7 LED Specifications 8 Cautions and Warnings 9 Documentation and Links 12 Register Your Product 13 Product License Agreement 14
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. Your box contains the following: FortiAP 14C QuickStart Guide with Wall Mount Template Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wall Mount Kit Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wall Mount Kit QuickStart Guide FortiAP 14C QuickStart Guide Note: Accessories may not be exactly as shown.
Mounting Your FortiAP Unit Using the provided hardware, the FortiAP unit can be mounted on wall. To mount the unit on a wall: 1. Select an appropriate location and mark the location on the wall where the anchors will be located. 2. Insert the anchors provided in the wall mount kit into the wall in the marked locations. If necessary, drill holes into the wall with an appropriately sized drill bit prior to inserting the anchors. 3.
Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 2 1 3 WiFi Connection 4 To connect the FortiAP unit: 1. Insert the provided Ethernet cable into the WAN port on the FortiAP unit. 2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your FortiGate or FortiWiFi unit, or into the AP/Bridge port on your PoE adapter. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable to each computer you wish to connect to the FortiAP unit. 4.
Configuring Your FortiAP Unit The FortiAP unit is designed to require no configuration in most networks. Zero Configuration mode works if the unit is directly connected 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.
6. In the AP Profile field, select Change, then select a profile from the list and click OK. The configuration is downloaded from the wireless controller to the FortiAP and the WiFi LED lights up. To enable the FortiAP with a static IP address: 1. Connect the FortiAP device to a separate, private switch or hub, or directly connect it to your management computer via a cross-over cable. 2. Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiAP unit: a.
6. In the WTP Configuration section, set AC Discovery Type to Static and enter the FortiGate wireless controller’s IP address in the AC IP Address 1 field. 7. Apply the configuration by selecting Apply. 8. Move the FortiAP to the intended deployment location and connect the Ethernet cable as described in the Connecting chapter. 9. Log in to the FortiGate controller Web-based Manager, and go to WiFi Controller > Managed Access Points > Managed FortiAP.
Technical Specifications 1 # Interface 1 Power 2 3 Type 4 Description 5V DC, 1.0A 100-240V AC, 0.3A max, 50/60Hz adapter 2 LAN Ports RJ-45 Fast Ethernet ports for connecting to the internal network. 3 WAN Port RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port for connecting to a FortiGate or FortiWiFi unit, or to the Internet. 4 Reset Reset the FortiAP unit to factory default Button settings. Wireless WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, single band 2.
LED Specifications 1 2 3 # LED 1 2 3 4 4 State Green Off Green Flashing Green Off Green Flashing Green Description The unit is on. Power The unit is off. Wireless radio is enabled. WiFi Wireless activity. Wireless interface is down. Ethernet link detected. Port is transmitting and receiving WAN data. Off No link established. Green Port is connected. LAN Ports Flashing Green Port is transmitting and receiving 1-4 data. Off No link established.
Cautions and Warnings Please review the following cautions and warnings. Environmental and mounting specifications Operating temperature: 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) Storage temperature: -40 - 70°C (-40 - 158°F) Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing Operating Altitude: <2250m (7400ft) Elevated Operating Ambient: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Avertissement: Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d.
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.
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