Fortinet FortiAP FAP-U321EV User manual

FortiAP
FAP-U321EV/FAP-U323EV
Quick Start Guide

Screws (16)
FAP-U323EV QuickStart Guide
FAP-U323EV Box Includes
5 GHz Antennas (3)
2.4/5 GHz Antennas (3)
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
Recessed Tile T-rail Bracket
(2 Sizes)
Wall/Ceiling Mount & Standard
Tile T-rail Bracket (2 Sizes)
1
Rubber Pads(4)

FAP-U321EV Box Includes
FAP-U321EV QuickStart Guide
Wall/Ceiling Mount & Standard
Tile T-rail Bracket (2 Sizes)
Recessed Tile T-rail Bracket (2
Sizes)
2
Screws (16) Rubber Pads(4)

Installation
IMPORTANT: Supported only from FortiWLC Release 8.3.3 or later and FortiGate with FortiOS Release 5.6.1 and later.
The unit can be mounted on a ceiling using the provided ceiling mounting bracket.
To attach the unit to a ceiling/wall using the mounting hardware:
1. Slide and attach the ceiling mount bracket to the bottom cover of the FortiAP unit.
If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles, use the taller ceiling mount bracket.
3
Ceiling Bracket Install Slide Direction

2. Select an appropriate location, hold the device against the ceiling t-rail, and push the FortiAP unit onto
the ceiling until it snaps into place.
The unit can be removed from the bracket by pressing on the bracket tab and sliding the device out.
Four Holes for Ceiling/Wall Mounting Ceiling T-Rail
4

Note: Four ceiling mount brackets are included; both standard and recessed ceiling mount
brackets come in sizes: 1.43cm (9/16in) and 2.38cm (15/16in).
To protect your device from unauthorized removal, use the Kensington™ Security Slot to attach a
cable lock (not included).
5

Antennas (Applicable for FAP-U323EV only)
The FortiAP unit provides dual concurrent radio signals. Use the 2.4/5G antennas to access the 2.4GHz radio
signals, and the 5G antennas to access the 5GHz radio signals. To use both radio frequencies concurrently,
use all six WiFi antennas.
Installing the WiFi Antennas
1. Insert the antenna base rmly into the appropriate antenna mount.
2. Securely hand tighten the fastening collar
3. Repeat for the remaining antennas
6

5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
A3
2.4/5G
Antennas
7
Use the 2.4/5G and 5G antennas on the ports indicated above.
A2
5G
A1
2.4/5G
A6
5G
A5
2.4/5G
A4
5G

All 5G antennas and 2.4/5G antennas are vertically oriented.
AP Mounting and
Antenna Position
8

Ports Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
Gigabit Ethernet port with
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Powered Device (PD) support
Power
12V, 2.5A
Console Port (RJ-45)
Optional management computer connection
Provides access to the Command-Line
Interface (CLI)
USB Port (USB A)
9
Serial Baud Rate
115200