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5 GHz
2.4 GHz
X2 2.4 GHz
X2 5 GHz
(Model 223E)
Box Includes
or
FortiAP device QuickStart
Guide
Wall Mounting Hardware Antennae
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Before YouBegin
Write down details typically provided by your network administrator or ISP.
Static IPaddress
IPaddress ___________________
Subnet Mask ___________________
Default Gateway ___________________
Primary/Secondary DNS ___________________
DHCP
It is normal to not require a hostname, but your ISP might require it.
Hostname ___________________
QuickStart Guide Video
https://video.fortinet.com/video/177/
fortigate-and-fortiap
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FortiAP 221E - Device Front
Off: 5G Wireless disabled/off
Green: 5G wireless radio
enabled
Green Blinking: Transmitting
or receiving data
Off: 2.4G wireless disabled/off
Green: 2.4G wireless radio
enabled
Green Blinking: Transmitting
or receiving data
LED1: 5G WiFi Status
LED2: 2.4G WiFi Status
Off: Ethe
rnet link administratively disabled/off
Green: Ethernet link is active
Green Blinking: Transmitting or receiving data
STRAP MODE:
Off: No authentication (default)
Green: Enable authentication (option)
LED3: Ethe
rnet port
LED5: Power
Off: Bluetooth disabled/off
Green: Bluetooth enabled/on
Green Blinking: Transmitting or receiving data
LED4: Bluetooth status
Off: No Power
Green: Power on and
ready for operation
Green Blinking: Device
booting or upgrading
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FortiAP 223E - Device Front
Off: 5G Wireless disabled/off
Green: 5G wireless radio
enabled
Green Blinking: Transmitting
or receiving data
Off: No Power
Green: Power on and
ready for operation
Green Blinking: Device
booting or upgrading
Off: Bluetooth disabled/off
Green: Bluetooth enabled/on
Green Blinking: Transmitting or
receiving data
LED5: Power
LED4: Bluetooth status
LED3: Ethernet port
LED1: 5G WiFi status
LED2: 2.4G WiFi status
Off: Ethe
rnet link administratively disabled/off
Green: Ethernet link is active
Green Blinking: Transmitting or receiving data
STRAP MODE:
Off: No authentication (default)
Green: Enable authentication (option)
Off: 2.4G wireless disabled/off
Green: 2.4G wireless radio
enabled
Green Blinking: Transmitting
or receiving data
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FortiAP 221E - Device Rear
LAN/PoE
Power connection
for optional power
adapter.
12V DC,
center positive.
LAN/PoE
Power connection
for optional power
adapter.
12V DC,
center positive.
2.4 GHz
Antenna
5.0 GHz
Antenna
2.4 GHz
Antenna
5.0 GHz
Antenna
FortiAP 223E - Device Rear
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The unit can be mounted on a wall or ceiling using the mounting hardware
provided.
The electrical wall box must be pre-installed.
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Basic Connection
WAN/POE
Network Core/FortiGate
Connect the FortiAP device to a FortiGate controller or an Internet connection.
Ensure that the Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable is connected to an
applicable port on your FortiGate device or PoE injector.
Caution: Adequate grounding must be provided to the FortiAP unit and
the PoE injector, in compliance with your local electrical code or
regulations.
Warning: 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.
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