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Fortinet AP832
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  • Page 1 Fortinet. For absolute clarity, any such warranty will be limited to performance in the same ideal conditions as in Fortinet's internal lab tests. In no event does Fortinet make any commitment related to future deliverables, features or development, and circumstances may change such that any forward-looking statements herein are not accurate.
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  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    About AP832 ........1...
  • Page 22 AP832 Mounting ....... . .11 Horizontally on a Shelf........11 Vertically on a Wall .
  • Page 23 Declaration of Conformity ........34 Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 24 Cautions ......... . . 47 Warnings .
  • Page 25: About Ap832

    About AP832 The AP832 Access Point series delivers high performance, full-speed, Wi-Fi certified 802.11ac connectivity while simultaneously supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g/n devices. AP832 is available in two models AP832i and AP832e.
  • Page 26: Features

    MCS9/QAM-256 mode. IEEE Std 802.11ac in AP832 The AP832 series is the first of Fortinet access point family capable of operating in the IEEE Std 802.11ac mode, which is capable for theoretical throughput rates up to 1.3 Gbps per radio.
  • Page 27: Installation Location

    With grant of additional regulatory approvals and Permit-but-Ask by US Federal Communication Com- mission, users can configure two radios in AP832 on the same band (i.e., both radios are on the 2.4 GHz but in the different or same channels, or both radios are on the 5.x GHz but in the different or same channels).
  • Page 28: Safety Precautions

    12Vdc, 2A. For Power over Ethernet, an 802.3af or 802.3at connection must be used. The AP832 is intended only for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE Std 802.3af. All interconnected equipment must be contained within the same building, including the inter- connected equipment's associated LAN connection.
  • Page 29: Installing Ap832E

    Installing AP832e This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Fortinet AP832e. After user completing installation procedure, see the System Director Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions”...
  • Page 30: Kensington Lock

    (G2) shall be disabled due to power limitations. AP832 is intended to be supplied by a UL listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Fortinet.
  • Page 31: Ap832E Antennas

    AP832e Antennas Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings The following table lists which radio is associated with each antenna. TABLE 2: Radio-Antenna-Port Mappings Antenna Port Radio / Channel Radio 1 Radio 1 Radio 1 Radio 2 Radio 2 Radio 2 Attaching Antennas An AP832e has six external antenna ports, labeled A1 - A6, to be used for attaching the anten- nas supplied with the AP.
  • Page 32 AP832e Antennas...
  • Page 33: Installing Ap832I

    Installing AP832i This chapter provides all the information that users need to install Fortinet AP832i. After user completing installation procedure, see the System Director Configuration guide for detailed instructions on the various configuration options. Follow all safety precautions mentioned in the “Safety Precautions”...
  • Page 34: Kensington Lock

    (G2) shall be disabled due to power limitations. AP832i is intended to be supplied by a UL listed power supply marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12Vdc, 2A. If an optional power supply is used, it must be one supplied by Fortinet. Before You Begin...
  • Page 35: Ap832 Mounting

    Read and follow the regulatory instructions in Appendix A before installing and operating AP832. Horizontally on a Shelf When mounting an AP832 horizontally, place it on the desired surface and connect the power and network cables (G1 Ethernet Port is also used a PoE input). Optional stands (MNT-FEET-...
  • Page 36: Vertically On A Wall

    Vertically on a Wall Installation The AP832 ships with a metal bracket (650-00234) that can be used for wall mounting. This bracket is used in conjunction with the plastic 15/16" T-Bar Adapter/Wall Mount bracket (650- 00232) that easily locks the AP into place.
  • Page 37 User may mount the wall mount adapter directly to the wall mount bracket or use the included option spacers to allow additional clearance between the AP and bracket. See “AP832 Wall Bracket without spacers” on page 13 “AP832 Wall Bracket with spac- ers”...
  • Page 38 Use the 4 short screws for installation without spacers • Use the 4 long screws for installation with spacers Figure 6: AP832 adapter to the wall mount bracket Orient the AP so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
  • Page 39 Figure 5 shows an AP832i model being attached to the bracket, but the process is identical for either The Fortinet logo on the front of the AP should face up and be readable. The ports on the AP should be in line with the cable cutout on the wall mount bracket.
  • Page 40: Removal

    To remove the AP from the wall mount, depress the locking mechanism tab toward the wall and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. Figure 9: AP832 removal Box Mount The accessory required for such installation is listed below:...
  • Page 41: Below A Standard Suspended Ceiling

    Follow the wall mount installation instructions as appropriate. Below a Standard Suspended Ceiling The provided ceiling mounting brackets allow the AP832 to attach to suspended ceiling T-rails. The AP ships with two different ceiling mounting bracket options to accommodate varying sizes of ceiling T-rails.
  • Page 42: Ap Installation Over Standard 9/16" Or 15/16" T-Bar

    AP Installation over Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T-Bar The accessory required for such installation is listed below: Item Model Number Quantity 15/16" T-bar & wall-mount combo adapter (650-00232) 9/16" T-bar adapter (650-00233) Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots.
  • Page 43: Ap Removal From Standard 9/16" Or 15/16" T-Bar

    Position the AP up to the T-Bar at an angle and depress slightly to disengage T-Bar locks. Twist the AP clockwise to engage T-Bar locks. There should be 2 audible clicks. Verify that the AP comes online. AP Removal from Standard 9/16” or 15/16” T-Bar To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, towards the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases.
  • Page 44: Ap Installation Over Interlude & Silhouette T-Bars

    To remove the 15/16" T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter from the T-Bar, depress both T- Bar locks at the same time and twist counter-clockwise to release. AP Installation over Interlude & Silhouette T-Bars The accessory required for such installation is listed below: Item Model Number Quantity...
  • Page 45 Orient T-Bar adapter/Wall mount adapter with the back of the AP, so that the 2 mounting pins align with the receiving slots. Slide the adapter plate from left to right until the locking mechanism “clicks” into place.
  • Page 46 Install the optional accessory "MNT-SCRMKIT-04" to T-Bar. This is accomplished by loosening the two clamp screws, positioning the clamps over the T-Bar and re-tightening the screws until secure. Position the AP with the adapter plate installed, up to the T-Bar with the "MNT-SCRMKIT- 04"...
  • Page 47: Ap Removal From Interlude & Silhouette T-Bar

    Verify that the AP comes online. AP Removal from Interlude & Silhouette T-Bar To remove the AP from ceiling, release the locking mechanism by pressing tab up, toward the ceiling and slide the AP from right to left until it releases. To remove the 15/16"...
  • Page 48 The AP832e with plastic cover removed is suitable for use in environmental air-handling space above a suspended ceiling in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. Note that in order to comply with these standards, the plastic cover on the AP832e must be removed.
  • Page 49: Led Lights

    LED Lights When AP832 first connects to the controller (and any time the access point is rebooted), the AP initializes and then is programmed by the controller. When the AP first powers up, the LED is green. Thereafter, its color indicates its operating status.
  • Page 50 Figure 11: AP832 Status LED After the AP832 is connected, check the status of the LED. Its indicator state is described below. LED Lights...
  • Page 51: Led Activity And Meaning

    LED Activity and Meaning TABLE 4: LED Activity and Meaning COLOR STATE MEANING Status No Color — No power. Either there is no power or the LEDs are set to Off on the con- troller. Check the LED setting on the controller by clicking Configuration >...
  • Page 52: Next Steps

    Next Steps Now that the AP832 is installed, see the Fortinet System Director Getting Started Guide for instructions on initializing the hardware. Return to this chapter to check the status of the LEDs once the WLAN is operational. Next Steps...
  • Page 53: Approved Antennas

    Approved Antennas Only approved antennas may be used in conjunction with AP832 access points. Access Points have been designed to operate with the antennas listed below. Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited for use with these devices. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
  • Page 54 Wall Mount AP832e Antenna Orientation There are 2 recommended options for wall mount antenna orientations. Option 1Vertical Antenna Orientation (90 degrees to AP) Figure 12: Vertical Antenna Orientation Option 1 is recommended where the maximum coverage is required towards the sides of the AP and the minimum coverage in front of the AP as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 55 Option 2 Horizontal Antenna Orientation Figure 13: Horizontal Antenna Orientation Figure 14: Horizonta Antenna Orientation (Side View) Option 2, horizontal antenna orientation is recommended where the maximum coverage is required in front of the AP and the minimum coverage is required towards the sides of the AP as shown in Figure 3.
  • Page 56 Wall Mount AP832e Antenna Orientation...
  • Page 57: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information The Fortinet Access Point (APs) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the man- ufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see below. Fortinet, Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of APs, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Fortinet, Inc.
  • Page 58: Regulatory Specifications

    FCC Part 15.247 - 47 CFR Ch. I • FCC Part 15.407 - 47 CFR15.407 • RSS-210 • EN 300 328 • EN 301 893 • Japan Radio (Ninsho) Declaration of Conformity, Federal Communication Commission Manufacturer Information Fortinet, Inc 894 Ross drive, Regulatory Specifications...
  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this fre- quency when using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Fortinet could void the user's authority to operate this device. Declaration of Conformity, Federal Communication Commission...
  • Page 60: Declaration Of Conformity, Industry Canada

    Canada This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements of other relevant provisions of Directive. Manufacturer Information Fortinet, Inc 894 Ross drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Declaration of Conformity The Class B digital portion of this apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003.
  • Page 61 • These devices are not permitted to operate in the 5600 - 5650 MHz band (Ces appareils ne sont pas autorisés à opérer dans le 5600 - bande 5650 MHz.) For products available in the Canadian markets, only channels 1 through 11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not authorized.
  • Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity, R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit etre utilze a l'interieur et devrait etre place lin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal.
  • Page 63 EFTA Countries: Norway and Switzerland EU Applicants: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina EU Candidate: Iceland, Macedonia and Montenegro The following standards were applied: • EMC-EN 301.489-1 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive; EN 301.489-17 Article 3.1 (b) of R&TTE Directive • Health &...
  • Page 64 • The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10.4 and Annex III of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed. Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...
  • Page 65: Vcci Statement

    This device is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries.   Device Name Certification Report Number AP832e CE 0980 AP832i CE 0980 VCCI Statement   English Translation This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interfer- ence from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
  • Page 66: Fcc Guidelines

    As such the systems are designed to be operated as to avoid contact with the antennas by the end user. It is recommended to set the system in a location where the antennas can remain at least a minimum distance as specified from the user in accordance to the regulatory guide- lines which are designed to reduce the overall exposure of the user or operator.
  • Page 67: Industry Canada Guidelines

    The FCC recommends that if you are interested in further reducing your exposure then you can easily do so by reorienting antennas away from the user or placing the antennas at a greater separation distance then recommended or lowering the transmitter power output. Separation Distance Distance Limit...
  • Page 68 General Information of RF Exposure...
  • Page 69: Additional Notes

    With grant of additional regulatory approval and Permit-but-Ask, users may configure two radios in AP832 on the same band (i.e., both radios are on the 2.4 GHz but in the different or same channels, and both radios are on the 5.x GHz but in the different or same channels).
  • Page 70: Air Handling Space Requirements

    RF issues, including RF coverage, shall be the responsibility of the DAS vendor. Fortinet recommends that customers use only a DAS that has been tested to work with Forti- net hardware and software. Fortinet does not provide any site surveys, design or implementa- tion of Wi-Fi over DAS.
  • Page 71: Restriction Of Hazardous Substances

    This device complies Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products or China RoHS. AP832 may contain hazardous substances are marked with the EIP logo including an Environment Friendly Use Period (EFUP) value in 10 years.
  • Page 72 Restriction of Hazardous Substances...
  • Page 73: Cautions And Warnings

    Cautions and Warnings The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi- ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cautions A Caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
  • Page 74 The radiated output power of the access points is well below the radio frequency exposure limits. How- ever, the Fortinet Access Point should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the radio frequency expo- sure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicin- ity) and the Access Point antennas.
  • Page 75 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
  • Page 76 With plastic covers removed, this product is suitable for use in environmental air-handling space in accordance with the Section 300-22(c) of the National Electric Code and Sections 2- 128.12 - 010 (3) and 12 - 100 of the Canadian Electrical Code. Part 1. C22. 1. For other countries, consult local authori- ties for regulations.
  • Page 77 Indoor antennas must be positioned to observe minimum separation of 20 cm. (~ 8 in.) from all users and bystanders. For the protection of personnel working in the vicinity of inside (downlink) antennas, the following guidelines for minimum distances between the human body and the antenna must be observed.
  • Page 78 Warnings...

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