Fortinet FortiExtender 201F User manual

QuickStart Guide
FortiExtender 201F

QuickStart Guide
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November 08, 2022
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Packing List
LTE/GNSS All-in-One Antennas
QuickStart Guide
Mounting Kit
Anchors and Screws
Drill Template Sticker
Rubber Feet
FortiExtender 201F
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Product Description
FortiExtender 201F is a wireless Internet WAN connection device featuring one 1-Gb/100-Mb
WAN connection and four 1-Gb/100-Mb LAN connections.
Notes:
• LTE CAT7 module (300 Mbps downlink and 150 Mbps uplink. Region: EM7411 for
North America; EM7421 for EU/APAC).
• FEX-201F only supports MicroSIM (3FF) SIM cards, which are not included. You
must purchase your own SIM cards.
Model Modem
FEX-201F-AM Sierra CAT7 EM7411 (NA)
FEX-201F-EA Sierra CAT7 EM7421 (EU)
Main Features

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Ports, LEDs, and Buttons
LAN (1–4) Ports & LEDs
Port 4 is PoE PD LAN (802.3af/at)
USB 2.0 Port WAN Port & LED
12VDC/2A Input (optional)
(Use 12VDC/2A power adapter with ID 2.1 mm plug.)
LED Description
WAN/LAN Port LEDs • Green Steady: 1-Gb network connected.
• Green Flashing: 1-Gb network activity.
• Amber Steady: 100-Mb network connected.
• Amber Flashing: 100-Mb network activity.
• O: No network connection.
Bluetooth LED • Green Steady: Bluetooth conguration window is open.
(See Bluetooth Button below.)
• Blue Flashing: Bluetooth conguration is in progress.
• Blue Steady: Bluetooth conguration is completed. The LED
turns o in 5 seconds.
• O: No Bluetooth conguration is allowed.
Button Operating Instructions
Reset/Default Button • Press and hold for less than 5 seconds: Reset/Reboot the
device.
• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds: Restore the device
to its factory default settings.
Bluetooth Button • Press and hold for less than 5 seconds: Ignored.
• Press and hold for more than 5 seconds: Turns on the
Bluetooth LED and opens the Bluetooth conguration
window. (Note: The“window” closes if no Bluetooth
conguration activity occurs within 30 seconds. Re-pressing
the button has no eect while Bluetooth conguration is in
progress or if it is completed within 5 minutes.)
Control Button Usage
LED Behavior
Console Port
Note: To access the device from
its console port, you must set
the baud rate to 115200.
SIM Card Bay Reset/Default ButtonBluetooth Button
Bluetooth LED

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RF Connectors and System LEDs
LED Description
Power • Green Steady: System has booted up and is working properly.
• Green Flashing: System is booting up.
• Amber: System is in error state.
• OFF: System is powered o.
Management • Blue Steady: System is managed by FortiGate or
FortiExtender Cloud.
• Blue Flashing: System is connecting to a management device.
• OFF: System is not connected to any FortiGate device.
FortiSASE/LAN
Extension
• Blue Steady: System is connected to FortiSASE/LAN
Extension.
• Blue Flashing (at one-second intervals): System is connecting
to FortiSASE/LAN Extension.
• Blue Flashing Rapidly (at less-than-one-second intervals):
System is experiencing an error in connecting to FortiSASE/
LAN Extension.
• OFF: System is not congured for FortiSASE/LAN Extension.
LTE • Green Steady: Modem is connected to wireless carrier and is
working properly.
• Green Flashing: Modem is booting up and is connecting to
wireless carrier.
• Green Flashing Rapidly: System is in error state.
• OFF: Modem is powered o or no LTE connection.
LTE Signal Strength
LEDs
• 1 On: < 25%.
• 1 & 2 On : 25%–50%.
• 1, 2 & 3 On: 50%–5%.
• 1, 2, 3, & 4 On: > 75%.
Main Diversity
GNSS
LTE Signal Level 4
LTE Signal Level 3
LTE Signal Level 2
LTE Signal Level 1
Power
Management
FortiSASE/LAN Extension
LTE
System LEDs on Front

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1Basic Connections
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN 4/PoE PD port on the device.
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE LAN port of your FortiGate
appliance, or to a WAN port of your FortiGate through a power injector. Ensure that the
FortiGate interface provides DHCP server service to issue an IP address to FortiExtender
when connected to LAN Port 4 of FortiExtender.
3. Optionally, if you are not using PoE, connect the device to a power outlet using a
power adapter.
LAN/PoE Internet
Warning:
You must provide adequate grounding to the PoE injector of the FortiExtender unit, if
required, in compliance with your local electrical code or regulations.
This device complies with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE specication. Do not use a PoE
injector that is not IEEE 802.3af/at compliant as it might damage your device.
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Wall Mounting Holes
Wall Hanging Slots
Rubber Feet Slots
Optional Power
Connection
Mounting Holes, Slots, and Feet

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Assembly
2IP Conguration 3
After you have connected the FortiExtender network interfaces, the device automatically
attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If you do not use DHCP, you can
congure a static IP address.
To congure a static IP address:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect one of the LAN ports to the Ethernet port of your
computer.
2. Set the computer Ethernet port to DHCP mode, and connect it to port1, port2, or port3.
3. Open your web browser and point to the default FortiExtender web GUI address:
http://192.168.200.99
4. In both the username and password elds, type admin and press the Enter key on
your keyboard. (Note: If you are logging in to the device for the rst time, you will be
prompted to change the default password. We strongly recommend that you change the
password right away.)
5. Go to Networking>Interface, where you’ll see all the system interfaces.
6. Select a desired interface, set it to “static”mode, congure the static IP address, and click
Save.
1. Remove the front cover of the FortiExtender that bears the Fortinet logo and the FEX-
201F model number by prying it o with a at-head screwdriver.
2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the SIM dust cover in
place.
3. Remove the dust cover that protects the SIM sockets by gently prying it from the device.
4. Insert your MicroSIM (3FF) SIM card(s) into the SIM socket(s). Observe the following
guidelines:
• If installing one SIM card, you can insert the card into either SIM socket.
• If installing two SIM cards, use SIM1 as the primary socket and SIM2 as the secondary.
5. Insert the SIM card(s) into the SIM socket(s), making sure that the card is facing down
with the cut corner on the left. (If necessary, press the card again to remove it.)
6. Replace the SIM sockets dust cover and tighten the dust cover screw.
7. Replace the front cover, and then attach the antennas.

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Installation
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The FortiExtender device is designed for placement near a window (desk or wall mount) to
achieve the best LTE signal strength. Refer to the diagram below for proper placement and
mounting.
Place on top of a desk or at surface
1. Attach the rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the unit.
2. Place the unit on the desk or at surface.
3. Attach the antennas.
Hang on a wall
1. Peel o the drill template sticker, and stick it onto the wall in a desired location.
2. Use the template to mark and drill the pilot holes.
3. Insert the anchors into the holes.
4. Insert the screws into the anchors and tighten, leaving around a 5-mm gap between
the screw head and the wall.
5. Position the device so that the mounting holes line up with the screws.
6. Place the mounting slots over the screws and slide the device down until the screws
t into the slots.
Tip:
Use bear claw screws. The screw heads of bear claw screws have a built-in gap
that ts well with the hanging holes. You can purchase bear claw screws from a
local or online hardware store.
Fasten onto a wall
1. Peel o the drill template sticker, and stick it onto the wall in a desired location.
2. Use the template to mark and drill the pilot holes.
3. Insert the anchors into the holes.
4. Snap o the plastic cover under the front LEDs to reveal the long screw holes.
5. Insert the long screws through the device from front to back.
6. Insert the long screws into the anchors on the wall and tighten.
7. Replace the cover under the front LEDs. Refer to the illustrations on the next page.

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Cautions and Warnings
Environmental specications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude).
Référez à la FicheTechnique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage,
humidité et l'altitude).
Safety
Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0 per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only to PoE networks without routing to the
outside plant.
Attention: Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement connecté aux réseaux PoE sans
installation externe de routage.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12 VDC, 2A or by 54 VDC from PoE source.
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d'alimentation à courant continu homologué UL de 12 Vdc, 2A nominal marqué LPS ou Class 2 ou par une source
d’alimentation par Ethernet de 54 Vdc (PoE).

Regulatory Notices
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)—USA
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• 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.
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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES)—Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)—Canada
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.
2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-2401M01A / Model: FEX-201F-AM) 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. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater
than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 7280B-2401M01A / Model: FEX-201F-AM) a été approuvé par ISED pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-
dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont
le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
This device and its antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC
multi-transmitter product procedures.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
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Antenna Type Connector Antenna Gain (dBi) Remark
FPC N/A 2400 MHz—2500 MHz: 3.5 Bluetooth
European Conformity (CE)—EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Simplied EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided by Fortinet or Fortinet’s
authorized partners to the end-customer directly for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation.
Any Fortinet products not obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no
assurances for such products.
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English
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