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FortiExtenderVehicle 212F/212F-AM
QuickStart Guide
8/28/2023 12:54:50 PM
8/28/2023 12:54:50 PM

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  • Page 1 FortiExtenderVehicle 212F/212F-AM QuickStart Guide FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 1 FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 1 8/28/2023 12:54:50 PM 8/28/2023 12:54:50 PM...
  • Page 2 ® , and certain other marks are registered trademarks of Fortinet, Inc., in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, and other Fortinet names herein may also be registered and/or common law trademarks of Fortinet. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Register For Support

    Register for Support Register your Fortinet product to receive: • Technical Support • New product features • Protection from new threats Vous devez enregistrer le produit pour recevoir: • Support technique • Nouvelles fonctionnalités du produit • Protection contre de nouvelles menaces La reistrazione ti permette di usufruire di: •...
  • Page 4: Packing List

    Packing List 2 x WiFi & 1 x Bluetooth Antennas FortiExtenderVehicle 212 LTE/GNSS Vehicle Antenna (Optional) Mounting Kit Vehicle Power Adapter SIM Card Adapter Anchors Screws QuickStart Guide Drill Template Sticker FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 4 FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 4 8/28/2023 12:54:54 PM 8/28/2023 12:54:54 PM...
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product Description FortiExtenderVehicle 212F/212F-AM is a secure LTE wireless WAN extender device for vehicle and industrial applications. It has two CAT12 LTE/GNSS modules, 2x2 2.4G/5G WiFi5 (11ac wave2), and BLE integrated in the device. It features one (1) GE WAN, four (4) GE LAN RJ45 ports, one (1) USB 2.0, one (1) DB9 console, and an industrial digital I/O port of 1x opto input...
  • Page 6: Led Behavior

    Front Panel LEDs & Controls WiFi WAN WiFi LAN 5G LTE2 GPS/GNSS Power/System LTE1 WiFi LAN 2.4G Bluetooth Reset Button SIM Card Bay with Cover LED Behavior LEDs Behavior and Description Power/System • Green Steady: System running normal (Green/Amber) • Green Flashing: Connected to wireless carrier.
  • Page 7 LEDs Behavior and Description LTE2 • Green Steady: LTE2 ON with LTE signal level >= 50%. (Green/Amber) • Green Flashing: LTE2 activity with LTE signal level >= 50%. • Amber Steady: LTE2 ON with LTE signal level < 50%. • Amber Flashing: LTE2 activity with LTE signal level <...
  • Page 8 Ports, LEDs, Buttons, and Antenna Connectors MAIN Antenna 1 AUX Antenna 1 GNSS Antenna Bluetooth Antenna MAIN Antenna 2 AUX Antenna 2 WiFi Antenna Digital I/O WiFi Antenna Power Button LAN Ports 1-4 & LEDs USB 2.0 Port WAN Port & LED 7-36VDC input for 12V/24V Vehicle Battery System...
  • Page 9: Button Usage

    LED Behavior LEDs Behavior and Description WAN Port LED • Green Steady: 1-Gb network connected • Green Flashing: 1-Gb network activity • Amber Steady: 100-Mb network connected • Amber Flashing: 100-Mb network activity • OFF: No network connection LAN Ports 1–4 LEDs •...
  • Page 10: Mounting Holes

    Mounting Holes Battery Adapter Cable FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 10 FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 10 8/28/2023 12:54:57 PM 8/28/2023 12:54:57 PM...
  • Page 11: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections To vehicle cigarette lighter socket 1. Press to release the power button to ensure that the device is in power off status (the power button is fully out). 2. Plug the cigarette lighter connector of the vehicle power adapter into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.
  • Page 12 Power Connection to Vehicle Fuse Panel Note: UL/cUL Listing for US/Canada vehicle use does not cover use of product connected to vehicle battery via DC cable/connector. Assembly 1. Unscrew the SIM socket dust cover fastening screws, and then remove the dust cover. 2.
  • Page 13 IP Configuration Connect one of the LAN ports of the device to the Ethernet port of your computer, and the device automatically attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If you do not use DHCP, you can configure a static IP address. To configure a static IP address: 1.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation FortiExtenderVehicle 212F/212F-AM is designed for placement inside an automotive vehicle. Refer to the diagram below for proper placement and mounting. Fasten onto the wall of your vehicle 1. Peel off the drill template sticker, and stick it onto the wall in a desired location.
  • Page 15: Cautions And Warnings

    Cautions and Warnings Environmental specifications Ambient operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C. Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude). Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité...
  • Page 16: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices For FortiExtenderVehicle 212F-AM only Federal Communication Commission (FCC)—USA This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 17 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
  • Page 18 Antenna No. Manufacturer Part No. Antenna Type Connector Antenna Peak Gain ADVANCED WIRELESS & A8EEE-000002 Dipole 3.5 dBi for 2.4GHz (WLAN) ANTENNA, INC. 5.5 dBi for 5GHz Master Wave 98619PRSX018 Dipole 3.19 dBi for 2.4GHz (WLAN) Technology Co., Ltd. 5.85 dBi for 5GHz ADVANCED WIRELESS &...
  • Page 19 EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances for such products.
  • Page 20 Suomi Tämä tuote on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. Svenska Denna produkt överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available at the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 20 FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 20 8/28/2023 12:55:00 PM 8/28/2023 12:55:00 PM...
  • Page 21 The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries: UK (NI) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste.
  • Page 22 For FortiExtenderVehicle 212F only UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below: Standard Frequency Range Maximum Transmit Power Bluetooth 2402–2480 MHz 10 dBm (EIRP) WLAN 2.4GHz: 2412–2472 MHz...
  • Page 23 For Product License Agreement/EULA and Warranty Terms, visit: https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/legal/EULA.pdf FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 23 FortiExtenderVehicle-212F-QuickStart.indd 23 8/28/2023 12:55:00 PM 8/28/2023 12:55:00 PM...
  • Page 24 Create a support account, register and manage your products, download updates, firmware images and release notes, and create technical support tickets. https://support.fortinet.com Fortinet Document Library Up-to-date versions of Fortinet publications for the entire family of Fortinet products. https://docs.fortinet.com Training Services Course descriptions, availability, schedules, and location of training programs in your area.

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