Configuring Your Fortiap Unit - Fortinet FortiAP Quick Start Manual

Configuring Your FortiAP Unit

The FortiAP unit is designed to require no configuration in most networks. Zero
Configuration mode works if the unit is directly connected to the FortiGate or
FortiWifi performing the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) functions, or on the same
layer-2 network and subnet as the FortiGate or FortiWifi unit.
If the FortiAP wireless controller's IP address cannot be determined using Zero
Configuration mode, or if the network uses static IP addresses, it can be configured
to use a static IP address.
To enable the FortiAP using Zero Configuration:
1. After connecting the FortiAP unit as described in the previous chapter, the unit
goes through its boot procedure and requests an IP address from the DHCP
server.
2. If the IP address is retrieved successfully, the FortiAP enters discovery mode to
locate a FortiGate or FortiWifi wireless controller. The discovery modes are:
• Broadcast
• Multicast
• DHCP option 138
3. Verify that the FortiAP has successfully connected to the controller.
In the FortiGate Web-based Manager, go to WiFi Controller > Managed Access
Points > Managed FortiAP. A successfully discovered unit displays an orange
circle with a question mark.
4. Select the access point and click Edit.
5. In the State field, select Authorize.
6. In the AP Profile field, select Change, then select a profile from the list and click
OK.
The configuration is downloaded from the wireless controller to the FortiAP and
the WiFi LEDs light up.
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