FortiAP-221B QuickStart Guide
December 28, 2011 20-430-155733-20111228 © Copyright 2011 Fortinet, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contents and terms are subject to change by Fortinet without prior notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from Fortinet, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976.
Table Of Contents 1 Package Contents 2 Mounting Your FortiAP Unit 3 Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 4 Configuring Your FortiAP Unit 5 Technical Specifications 6 LED Specifications 7 Technical Documentation and Links 8 Cautions and Warnings 9 Register Your Product 10 Product License Agreement
1. Package Contents Fortinet’s FortiAP wireless thin access points deliver secure, identity-driven WiFi client access that creates a fortified WLAN network that is centrally managed by a FortiGate or FortiWiFi platform.
2. Mounting Your FortiAP Unit Using the provided hardware, the FortiAP unit can be attached to a ceiling or wall. To attach the unit to a ceiling or wall using the mounting bracket: 1. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling using the mounting template and the provided wall/ceiling mounting hardware kit. 2. Insert the provided short screws into the bottom cover of the FortiAP unit. Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to the mounting bracket.
To attach the unit to a ceiling using the provided T-rail connectors: 1. Attach the T-rail connectors to the bottom cover of the FortiAP unit using the provided short screws. Two sizes of T-rail connectors are included in the mounting hardware kit: 15/16in (2.38cm) and 9/16in (1.43cm). If extra space is required to accommodate drop ceiling tiles, use the provided spacers and long screws. P2.6x25 Screw P2.6x10 Screw Clip Clip 2.
3. Connecting Your FortiAP Unit The FortiAP unit can be powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE) or with the optional AC power adapter. Please order either the Fortinet Gigabit PoE Injector (SKU: GPI-115) or the 12V AC power adapter (SKU: SP-FAP221B-PA) Caution: This device complies with IEEE 802.3af PoE specification. Do not use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE 802.3af compliant as they may damage your device. To connect the FortiAP unit: 1.
4. 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. To enable the FortiAP using Zero Configuration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
5. Technical Specifications DC Power Jack Reset Button Kensington Security Slot WiFi Ethernet Status Ethernet Port Interface Type Protocol Description Ethernet Port RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet port with PoE support up to 12.9W, IEEE 802.3af. Reset Button Hold for 5 seconds to reset the FortiAP unit to its factory defaults. Hardware Specification Description WiFi Radios One 2.4/5GHz A/B/G/N and one 2.
6. LED Specifications WiFi LED Ethernet Port Status State Description Off No link established. Flashing Green Link activity. Amber Connected at 10/100 Mbps (fast Ethernet). Green Connected at 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Off No power. Flashing Green The unit is on. Amber The FortiAP unit is booting from a factory reset, or the FortiGate wireless controller has been found but this FortiAP unit is not being managed. Green The unit is being managed by a FortiGate wireless controller.
7. Technical Documentation and Links The following Fortinet web pages provide information and resources for your Fortinet product: 1. Fortinet Customer Support: https://support.fortinet.com On this page you can create a support account with Fortinet, register and manage your products, download updates, firmware images and release notes, and create technical support tickets. 2. Fortinet Technical Documentation: http://docs.fortinet.
8. Cautions and Warnings Please review the following cautions and warnings. Environmental specifications Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) If you install your Fortinet product in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, make sure to install the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature.
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
9. Register Your Product If you did not register your Fortinet product, please register your product now.
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A. Mounting Screw Position Mounting Template 7.07cm (2.
