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Fortinet. For absolute clarity, any such warranty will be limited to performance in the same ideal conditions as in Fortinet’s internal lab tests. In no event does Fortinet make any commitment related to future deliverables, features, or development, and circumstances may change such that any forward-looking statements herein are not accurate.
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Register for Support Register your Fortinet product to receive: Technical Support New product features Protection from new threats Vous devez enregistrer le produit pour recevoir: Support technique Nouvelles fonctionnalitées du produit Protection contre de nouvelles menaces La reistrazione ti permette di usufruire di:...
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Before You Begin Write down details typically provided by your network administrator or ISP. Static IP address IP address ___________________ Subnet Mask ___________________ Default Gateway ___________________ Primary/Secondary DNS ___________________ DHCP It is normal to not require a hostname, but your ISP might require it. Hostname ___________________...
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Device Guide Devi ce Gui de SYS LED Off: No power On: Normal Flashing: Boot up WiFi LED Off: Radio disabled or off Green: Radio is enabled Flashing Green: Wireless activity FAP-C24JE WAN LED Off: Not connected On: Connected Flashing: Activity Reset button Press and hold for less than 10 seconds: Reboot...
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Installation Electrical box Torx screwdriver pre-installed is required (not (not included) included) The unit can be mounted on a junction box using the mounting hardware provided. It is recommended to use the Security Torx screw to mount the FAP-C24JE to the mount plate for higher security (Torx screwdriver not included).
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Basic Connection Network Core/FortiGate WAN/POE Connect the FortiAP device to a FortiGate controller or an Internet connection. Ensure that the Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable is connected to an applicable port on your FortiGate device or PoE injector. Caution: Adequate grounding must be provided to the FortiAP unit and the PoE injector, in compliance with your local electrical code or...
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FortiAP Setup Cloud provisioning with FortiCloud FortiCloud FortiAP Internet WAN/POE FortiGate secured on local network FortiGate FortiAP Ethernet Port WAN/POE FortiAP Setup Video https://video.fortinet.com/video/92/basic-fortiap- setup...
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FortiCloud http://www.forticloud.com 1. Go to to sign in or create a new account. 2. Select an existing AP Network or create one. To create a new network, go to Add AP Network and enter an AP Network Name and AP Password. 3. From the left panel, select Deploy APs.
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Deployment through a FortiGate FortiGate support may be available for certain region codes. Please check the product datasheet or contact Fortinet sales for details. Also, please ensure that you are running the Fortinet recommended version of software on both FortiGate and FortiAP units. Please check support.fortinet.com...
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2. Within two minutes of connecting the FortiAP to the FortiGate, the device appears on the Managed FortiAP page in the Web-based Manager: authorize and assign a profile to the device. If FortiGate is not on the same network as the FortiAP: 1.
Cautions and Warnings Environmental specifications Ambient operating temperature: 0C to 40C Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude). Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité...
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d'alimentation à courant continu homologué UL de 12 Vdc, 1 A nominal marqué LPS ou Class 2 ou par une source d’alimentation par Ethernet de 48 Vdc (PoE). Regulatory Notices Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 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.
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Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité...
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doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
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limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. This radio transmitter 7280B-24100045 has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
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The product transmits within the frequency ranges and equal to or less than the power listed below: 2412-2472MHz less than 20dBm 5180-5240MHz less than 20dBm 5260-5320MHz less than 20dBm * 5500-5700MHz less than 20dBm * Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
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How to configure Wi-Fi networks using the FortiGate Wi-Fi controller & FortiAP units. http://forti.net/ap-docs Video Guides How FortiCloud can be used to manage FortiAP & more. http://forti.net/ap-videos Training & Certification Course descriptions, availability, schedules, & location of training programs in your area. Fortinet.com...
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