Fortinet FortiAP U422EV User manual

FortiAP U422EV
Quick Start Guide

FortiAP-U422EV QuickStart Guide
FAP-U422EV Box Includes
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Mounting Screws (8) & Bolts (4) Pole Mount Bracket
Wall Mount Bracket
2.4 GHz Antenna (4)
5 GHz Antenna (4)

FAP-U422EV Box Includes
Grounding Screw PIN060 POE Adapter Grounding Cable
7”Pole Mount Strap (2)
3” Pole Mount Strap (2)
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Weatherproof Connector Power Cable

About FAP-U422EV
IMPORTANT: Supported only from FortiWLC Release 8.4.0 or later and FortiGate with FortiOS Release 5.6.3 and later.
The FAP-U422EV is a dual radio, dual band 802.11ac Wave 2 access point and supports two 4x4 MIMO radios.
The device complies with the 802.3at PoE specications and operates with a default TX power of +24dBm in
2.4GHz channels and +23dBm in 5.0GHz channels.
The FAP-U422 EV is compatible with FortiWLC enterprise wireless LAN controllers, integrated FortiGate
enterprise rewall LAN controllers, and FortiCloud controllers.
This device can be wall mounted or pole mounted. Use the supplied hardware components to complete
installing the unit.
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Follow this procedure to attach the unit to a wall using the supplied wall mount bracket.
1. Using the wall-mount base as a template, mark the location of the mounting bolt holes on a at wall
surface.
2. Drill the mounting holes in the marked locations and hammer the bolts into the openings.
3. Attach the wall-mount base securely to the back of the unit using the provided mounting screws.
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Wall Mounting FAP-U422EV

4. Attach the device onto the wall by using the mounting bolts to secure the mounting base to the wall.
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Follow this procedure to attach the unit to a pole vertically or horizontally using the supplied pole mount
bracket and straps.
1. Attach the wall-mount base securely to the back of the unit using the provided mounting screws.
2. Attach the pole-mount bracket securely to the wall-mount base using the provided mounting
screws.
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Pole Mounting FAP-U422EV

3. Loop the pole straps through the slots on the bracket and then around the pole.
The pole mounting straps can be attached for either vertical or horizontal mounting.
4. Tighten the straps with the provided screws to attach the unit securely to the pole.
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Antennas
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 eight 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
Installing the WiFi Antennas
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Antennas
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A1
2.4G
A2
5.0G
A3
2.4G
A4
5.0G
A8
5.0G
A7
2.4G
A6
5.0G
A5
5.0G

2.4GHz Antennas MIMO Chain
A1 Chain 1
A7 Chain 2
A3 Chain 3
A5 Chain 4
5GHz Antennas MIMO Chain
A4 Chain 1
A6 Chain 2
A2 Chain 3
A8 Chain 4
Antennas
This is the MIMO chain information for the 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz
antennas.
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Ports
Ethernet Port (RJ-45) Gigabit Ethernet port
with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
support
Console Port (RJ-45)
Optional management computer
connection
Provides access to the Command-Line
Interface (CLI)
Serial Baud Rate 115200
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AP Port (PoE output)
Network Port (RJ-45)
Gigabit Ethernet port for network
connection or internet
Power adapter connection
Ethernet Port (RJ-45) Gigabit Ethernet port
with Power Sourcing Eqipment
(PSE) support

WiFi (5GHz & 2.4GHz)
Green: Wireless Radio enabled.
Blinking Green: Receiving and transmitting data.
O: No link detected.
LAN1 & LAN2
Amber: Connected and transmitting at 10/100Mbps.
Blinking Amber: Transmitting and receiving data.
Green: Connected and transmitting at 1000Mbps.
Blinking Green: Transmitting and receiving data.
O: No link detected.
Power
Green: Device is powered up.
O: Device is powered down.
LED Status
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Installing Weatherproof
Connectors
The weatherproof connects are provided for the LAN ports
to ensure a watertight seal for connecting the Ethernet
cable to the device.
1. Unscrew the coupling ring from the waterproof connector, remove the sealing gland, and thread the
RJ-45 plug through the connector components.
2. Insert the RJ-45 plug into the PoE port on the unit and install the weatherproof panel connector onto
the threaded coupling at the port.

3. Slide the sealing gland along the cable into panel connector.
4. Thread the coupling ring onto the panel connector and tighten it until the sealing gland is compressed,
making a watertight seal on the cable.
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Connecting
Follow these steps to connect the FortiAP to your network.
1. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the LAN1 PoE+ port
on the FortiAP. Connect the other end to the PoE port on the PoE
adapter.
2. Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the LAN port on the PoE
adapter. Connect the other end to a 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.
Optionally, connect one end of the ethernet cable to the LAN2
PSE port. Connect the other end to an external device for
power sourcing.
4. Plug the PoE adapter into an appropriate power outlet. The PWR
LED will light up.
NOTE:
The PIN060 POE Adapter is proprietary. Do not reverse the wires’connection,
as this may damage the endpoint device.
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Controller Discovery
The FortiAP boots up with the default FortiWLC AP image
and tries to discover the FortiWLC, FortiGate, and FortiCloud
controllers simultaneously.
The FortiAP connects to the controller that is rst
discovered.
• If FortiWLC controller is discovered, the unit continues booting up with the default FortiWLC
image.
• If the FortiGate or the FortiCloud controller is discovered, the unit reboots with the FortiAP
image.
For the FortiAP to discover the FortiCloud controller, you need to add the unique FortiCloud key
labelled on the device to the FortiCloud. See section FortiCloud Deployment .
For the FortiAP to complete the FortiGate discovery, you need to authorize the FortiAP on the
FortiGate. See section FortiGate Deployment .
To bring the FortiAP back to factory default setting, insert a pin into the reset point on the power
adapter and hold on for 10 seconds. Release the pin.
On the FortiAP image, run the reload default factory command to reset the FortiAP to factory default.
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FortiCloud Deployment
Follow these steps to complete the FortiCloud discovery.
1. Visit http://www.forticloud.com and sign in or create a
new account.
2. Click Inventory > Import AP Key and enter the unique FortiCloud key located on your FortiAP
device, then click Submit.
3. Deploy the FortiAP to an existing AP network, or create a new AP network, then click Submit.
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