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- Page 1 FortiExtender 212F QuickStart Guide FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 1 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 1 7/28/2021 3:22:35 PM 7/28/2021 3:22:35 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.
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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 LTE/GNSS All-in-One Antennas FortiExtender-212 Mounting Kit Anchors and Screws Rubber Feet QuickStart Guide Drill Template Sticker FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 4 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 4 7/28/2021 3:22:37 PM 7/28/2021 3:22:37 PM... -
Page 5: Product Description
Product Description FortiExtender 212F is a wireless Internet WAN connection device featuring one 1-Gb/100-Mb WAN connection and four 1-Gb/100-Mb LAN connections. Model Modem FEX-212F 2 x EM7565 CAT12 LTE module Notes: • 2 x LTE CAT12 modules (2 x 600 Mbps downlink and 2 x 150 Mbps uplink. Region: North America, Europe, and APEC continents). - Page 6 Ports, LEDs, and Buttons LAN Ports (1–4)& LEDs USB 2.0 Port WAN Port & LED Port 4 is PoE PD LAN (802.3at) Console Port 12VDC/2A Input (optional) Note: To access the device from (Use 12V/2A power adapter with ID 2.1 mm plug.) its console port, you must set the baud rate to 115200.
- Page 7 Bluetooth LED Module 1 SIM Cards 1 & 2 Bluetooth Button Module 2 SIM Cards 1 & 2 Reset/Default Button SIM Slot Cover FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 7 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 7 7/28/2021 3:22:37 PM 7/28/2021 3:22:37 PM...
- Page 8 LED Behavior Behavior and Description WAN & LAN Port LEDs • 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 is connected. Bluetooth LED •...
- Page 9 RF Connectors & System LEDs LTE 1 Auxiliary 1 GNSS 1 Main 1 LTE 1 Signal Level 1 LTE 1 Signal Level 2 LTE 1 Signal Level 3 LTE 1 Signal Level 4 Power FortiSASE/LAN Extension Management LTE 2 Signal Level 4 LTE 2 Signal Level 3 LTE 2 Signal Level 2 GNSS 2...
- Page 10 The following tables describe the use of RF connectors and the system LEDs on top of the FEX-511F casing. Description Power • Green Steady: System has booted up and is working properly. • Green Flashing: System is booting up. • Amber: System is in error state.
- Page 11 LEDs Description LTE 1/2 LED • Green Steady: The module is connected to wireless carrier in LTE mode and is working properly. • Flashing Green: The LTE modem is booting up and is connecting to wireless carrier. • Rapid Flashing Green: The system has discovered the LTE module, but is experiencing an SIM or firmware error.
- Page 12 Wall Mounting Holes Wall Hanging Slots Rubber Feet Slots FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 12 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 12 7/28/2021 3:22:38 PM 7/28/2021 3:22:38 PM...
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Page 13: Basic Connections
Basic Connections Internet LAN/PoE Optional Power Connection 1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN 4/PoE PD port on the device. 2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE LAN port of your FortiGate appliance, or to a WAN port of your FortiGate through a power injector. - Page 14 Assembly 1. Remove the dust cover that protects the SIM sockets. 2. Insert your MicroSIM (3FF) SIM card(s) into the SIM socket(s). 3. Observe the following guidelines: • If installing one SIM card, you can insert the card into either SIM socket. •...
- Page 15 IP Configuration After you have connected the FortiExtender network interfaces, 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.
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Page 16: Installation
Installation The FortiExtender device is designed for placement near a window (desk or wall mount) to achieve the best LTE signal strength. Refer to the diagram below for proper placement and mounting. FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 16 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 16 7/28/2021 3:22:39 PM 7/28/2021 3:22:39 PM... - Page 17 Place on top of a desk or flat surface 1. Attach the rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the unit. 2. Place the unit on the desk or flat surface. 3. Secure the unit in place with a Kensington lock. 4.
- Page 18 Hang on a wall 1. Peel off the drill template sticker, and stick it onto the wall in a desired location. 2. Use the template to mark and drill the pilot holes. 3. Insert the anchors into the holes. 4. Insert the screws into the anchors and tighten, leaving around a 5-mm gap between the screw head and the wall.
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- Page 20 Cautions and Warnings Environmental specifications Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°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 21 Regulatory Notices 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 22 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 23 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 Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF...
- Page 24 This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 24 FortiExtender-212F-QuickStart.indd 24...
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