Fortinet FortiAP 11C User manual

FortiAP 11C
QuickStart Guide

November 07, 2012
20-430-178439-20121107
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Table of Contents
Package Contents 1
Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 2
Configuring Your FortiAP Unit 3
Technical Specifications 4
LED Specifications 5
Documentation and Links 6
Cautions and Warnings 7
Register Your Product 9
Product License Agreement 10

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 11C
QuickStart Guide
Tools and Documentation CD
Ethernet Cable
USB Cable
Regional Power Plug
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Tools and Documentation
Tools and
Documentation
CD
FortiAP 11C
QuickStart Guide
QuickStart Guide
USB CableEthernet Cable Regional Power Plug

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Page 2
The FortiAP 11C plugs directly into an electrical outlet with the provided
regional power plug.
To connect the FortiAP unit:
1. Insert an Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the FortiAP unit.
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your FortiGate or FortiWifi
unit.
3. Connect the provided regional power plug and then plug the device into
an electrical outlet. The Power LED will light up.
Connecting Your FortiAP Unit

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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.
To enable the FortiAP using Zero Configuration:
1. After connecting the FortiAP unit as described in the previous chapter, the
unit goes through its boot procedure and requests an IP address from the
DHCP server.
2. If the IP address is retrieved successfully, the FortiAP enters discovery mode
to locate a FortiGate or FortiWifi wireless controller. The discovery modes are:
• Broadcast
• Multicast
• DHCP option 138
3. Verify that the FortiAP has successfully connected to the controller.
In the FortiGate Web-based Manager, go to WiFi Controller > Managed
Access Points > Managed FortiAP. A successfully discovered unit displays
an orange circle with a question mark.
4. Select the access point and click Edit.
5. In the State field, select Authorize.
6. In the AP Profile field, select change, then select a profile from the list and click
OK.
7. The configuration is downloaded from the wireless controller to the FortiAP
and the WiFi LED lights up.
For more information, see the Deploying Wireless Networks Guide, available on
Fortinet’s documentation website, http://docs.fortinet.com.

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Technical Specifications
1 42 3
# Interface Type Description
1WAN RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port for connection to your network
and the Internet.
2 LAN RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port for connection to your network
and the Internet. Not currently supported; to be
supported in a future release.
3 USB USB-A USB server port for USB key, modem, or
management functions.
4 USB MGMT USB Mini-B Client port for management.
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.
Indoor/outdoor Deployment Indoor Only.

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LED Specifications
# LED State Description
1 Power Green The unit is on.
Off The unit is off.
2 Status
Green The unit has successfully connected to a controller.
Flashing Green The unit is booting up.
Flashing Amber The unit is searching for a controller.
Amber The unit has a fault.
3 WiFi Flashing Green The wireless port is active.
Off The wireless interface is down.
4
&
5
WAN and LAN
Green Connected at 1000Mbps.
Amber Connected at 10/100Mbps.
Flashing Green Link activity at 1000Mbps.
Flashing Amber Link activity at 10/100Mbps.
Off No link established.
Reset Button 14 235

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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.com
This page provides the most up-to-date versions of Fortinet publications for the entire family
of Fortinet products. The following guides provide more information on the installation and
configuration of your FortiAP unit:
• Deploying Wireless Networks: This guide describes how to configure wireless
networks with FortiWiFi, FortiGate, and FortiAP units.
• Wireless Starter Kit: This guide provides example configurations of FortiAP thin
wireless access points.
3. Knowledge Base: http://kb.fortinet.com
This page provides Fortinet technical documentation, such as troubleshooting, how-to
articles, example configurations , FAQs, technical notes, and more.
4. Technical Discussion Forums: https://support.fortinet.com/forum
This page allows you to communicate with other customers and Fortinet partners about
Fortinet products, services, and configuration issues in a forum environment.
5. Training Services: http://training.fortinet.com
This page provides course descriptions, availability, schedules, and locations of training
programs in your area.
6. FortiGuard Threat Research and Response: http://www.fortiguard.com
This page provides up-to-date information on vulnerabilities and threats, and includes a virus
scanner, Internet Protocol (IP) signature look-up, web filtering tools, and related information.
Tools and Documentation CD
The tools and documents on this CD are current as of shipping time.
Comments on Technical Documentation
Please send comments or information about any errors or omissions in this or any Fortinet
technical documents to [email protected].

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Cautions and Warnings
Please review the following cautions and warnings.
Environmental specications
Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
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.
Storage temperature: -31 to 158°F (-35 to 70°C)
Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
FCC Compliance
The Fortinet product 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 a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 21cm between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency
bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended
destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.