Fortinet FortiAP U231F User manual

FortiAP U231F
Quick Start Guide

FAP-U231F Box Includes
FAP-U231F QuickStart Guide
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Screws (16)
Wall/Ceiling Mount & Standard
Tile T-rail Bracket (2 Sizes)

IMPORTANT: Supported only from FortiWLC 8.6.1 and FortiGate with FOS version 6.4.3 and later.
The FortiAP-U231F access points are 802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO, tri-radio, dual band indoor
access points and are compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE specications.
The FAP-U231F is compatible with FortiWLC enterprise wireless LAN controllers, integrated FortiGate
enterprise rewall LAN controllers, and FortiAPCloud management platform.
This device can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted. Use the supplied hardware components to complete
installing the unit.
About FAP-U231F
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Installing FAP-U231F
Follow this procedure to attach the unit to a wall or ceiling using the supplied mounting bracket.
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.
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.
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Bracket attached

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Notes:
• One standard ceiling mount bracket is included in sizes: 1.43cm (9/16in) and 2.38cm (15/16in).
• Mounting above the ceiling: FAP-U231F is UL2043 plenum rating certied. However, mounting
it above the ceiling is restricted to the FortiAP either facing up or facing down; mounting FAP-
U231F vertically is not allowed.
• To protect your device from unauthorized removal, use the Kensington™ Security Slot to attach a cable
lock (not included).

Ports
LAN1 1G PoE & LAN2 1G
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
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Serial Baud Rate
115200
Reset

LED Status
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5 - Bluetooth, Zigbee and Radio 3
No light: Radio 3, BLE, and Zigbee are powered o
Green: Radio 3, BLE, and Zigbee are enabled
Blinking Green: Data Tx/Rx on Radio 3, BLE, and Zigbee
Orange: Radio 3 is up. Blinking Orange: Data Tx/Rx on Radio 3
Blue: BLE is enabled Blinking Blue: Data Tx/Rx on BLE
Red: Zigbee is enabled Blinking Red: Data Tx/Rx on Zigbee
4 - WiFi (Radio 1 and 2)
No light: Radio 1 and 2 are powered O
Blue: Radio 1 is up. Blinking Blue: Data Tx/Rx on Radio 1.
Orange: Radio 2 is up. Blinking Orange : Data Tx/Rx on Radio 2.
Green: Both Radio 1 and 2 are up. Blinking Green: Data Tx/Rx on both Radio 1 and 2.
1 - Power
Steady Green: Power On
Blinking Green: Booting Up or Upgrading Firmware.
Orange: Wireless controller found and the device is not managed.
No light: Power O/Wireless controller not found
2 - LAN1 and LAN 2
No light: Link Down
Green: Link up
Blinking Green: Data Tx/Rx at 1Gbps
Blinking Orange: Data Tx/Rx at 100Mbps

Connecting
Adequate grounding must be provided to the FortiAP unit in
compliance with the local electrical code.
Caution: Do not use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE 802.3at
compliant, as they may damage your device.
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN1 port of the
FortiAP unit.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into your switch.
3. Connect one end of the console cable to the RJ-45 console port on
the FortiAP. Connect the other end to a management computer for
CLI access.
4. If you are not using PoE, connect the DC plug of the optional power
adapter into the DC power jack on the FortiAP unit, and then insert
the other end into an appropriate power outlet.
The power LED will light up.
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