Fortinet FortiAP U221EV User manual

FortiAP
U221EV/U223EV
Quick Start Guide

FortiAP-U223EV QuickStart Guide
FAP-U223EV Box Includes
5 GHz Antennas (2)
2.4 GHz Antennas (2)
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
Recessed Tile T-rail Bracket
(2 Sizes)
Wall/Ceiling Mount & Standard
Tile T-rail Bracket (2 Sizes)
Screws (16)
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FAP-U221EV Box Includes
FortiAP-U221EV QuickStart Guide
Wall/Ceiling Mount & Standard
Tile T-rail Bracket (2 Sizes)
Recessed Tile T-rail Bracket
(2 Sizes)
Screws (16)
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Installation
IMPORTANT: Supported only from FortiWLC Release 8.4.0 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 using the ceiling mount bracket:
1. Attach the ceiling mount bracket to the bottom cover of the FortiAP unit by sliding the ceiling mount
bracket from the left to the right onto the FortiAP Unit.
If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles, use the taller ceiling mount bracket.
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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.
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).
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Antennas (Applicable for U223EV only)
The FortiAP unit provides dual concurrent radio signals. Use the 2.4GHz antennas to access 2.4GHz radio
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) signals and the 5GHz antennas to access 5GHz radio (IEEE 802.11a/n/ac) signals. To use
both radio frequencies concurrently, use all four 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
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Antennas
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
5GHz
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
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FAP U223EV
AP Mounting and
Antenna Position
All 5.0GHz and 2.4GHz antennas are vertically oriented.
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Wall Mounted
Ceiling Mounted

Ports Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
Gigabit Ethernet port with
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Powered Device (PD) support
Power
12V, 2.5A
USB Port (USB A)
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Reset

LED Status
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