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FortiExtender 511G Series
FEX-511G, FEX-511G-WiFi

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  • Page 1 QuickStart Guide QuickStart Guide FortiExtender 511G Series FEX-511G, FEX-511G-WiFi...
  • Page 2 FortiSASE LAN extension in micro-branch deployments. For details, visit https://www.fortinet.com/products/sase FortiExplorer Go 2x Wall Mount Brackets 2x Wall Mount Screws 4x Wall Mount Anchors 4x Bracket Screws Rapidly provision, deploy and manage your Fortinet Security Fabric Platform, free on iOS and Android: https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiexplorer-go/...
  • Page 3 FortiSASE LAN Extension To configure your FortiExtender as a FortiSASE LAN Extension, refer to the Speed (default): 115200 Edge Device and Prerequisites sections in the FortiSASE Admin Guide at Data bits: https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortisase Stop bits: Parity: None Console Cable Flow Control:...
  • Page 4 Hand tighten the collars for each 5G/LTE antenna, then the two WiFi Secure the brackets using the provided screws antennas (WiFi model only) Insert two micro-SIMs (3FF). See the Admin Guide for configuration, https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiextender/ WiFi Antenna (WiFi model only) 5G/LTE...
  • Page 5 Front FEX-511G BLE BUTTON Press and hold for less than five seconds: Ignored Press and hold for more than five seconds: Turns on Bluetooth LED, and opens Bluetooth configuration window. (Note: the window closes if no Bluetooth configuration CONSOLE Port (RJ45) CLI management activity occurs within 30 seconds.
  • Page 6 Front FEX-511G-WiFi BLE BUTTON Press and hold for less than five seconds: Ignored Press and hold for more than five seconds: Turns on Bluetooth LED, and opens Bluetooth configuration window. (Note: the window closes if no Bluetooth configuration activity occurs within 30 seconds. Repressing the button has no effect while Bluetooth CONSOLE Port (RJ45) CLI management configuration is in progress or if it is completed within five minutes.)
  • Page 7 Rear FEX-511G Series WiFi Antenna Connectors x2 (RP-SMA) WiFi model only 5G/LTE Antenna Connectors x4 (SMA) Grouding Connection (Optional) Power Input (Optional) 12VDC/2A adapter...
  • Page 8 Cautions and Warnings Regulatory Notices Environmental specifications Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude) (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received;...
  • Page 9 WLAN** 2412-2472MHz Less than 20 dBm (EIRP) 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. 5180-5240MHz Less than 23 dBm (EIRP) Български...
  • Page 10 This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:...
  • Page 11 Copyright © 2025 Fortinet, Inc. All rights reserved. Fortinet®, FortiGate®, FortiCare® and FortiGuard®, and certain other marks are registered trade- marks of Fortinet, Inc., 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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