Fortinet FortiAP, FortiAP 221C Quick Start Manual

FortiAP 221C

QuickStart Guide

January 28, 2014

20-000-226428-20140128

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 1

Mounting Your FortiAP Unit 2

Connecting Your FortiAP Unit 4

Configuring Your FortiAP Unit 5

Technical Specifications 7

LED Specifications 8

Cautions and Warnings 9

Regulatory Notices 12

Documentation and Links 14

Register Your Product 15

Product License Agreement 16

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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.

Your box contains the following:

FortiAP 221C
QuickStart Guide (with Mounting Template)
Mounting Bracket
T-Rail Mounting Hardware Kit
Wall/Ceiling Mounting Hardware Kit

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Mounting

Bracket

Wall/Ceiling Mounting

Hardware Kit

T-Rail Mounting

Hardware Kit

QuickStart Guide

FortiAP 221C

QuickStart Guide

Note: Accessories may not be exactly as shown.

Mounting Your FortiAP Unit

Page 2

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 (P3.5x32 screws and
Mounting Anchors).

2. Insert the provided P2.6x12 screws into the bottom cover of the FortiAP unit.

3. Leave enough of the screws exposed to ensure that the unit can be attached to

the mounting bracket.
If extra space is required, use the provided spacers and long screws from the

T-Rail mounting hardware kit to increase the space between the unit and the
mounting bracket.

4. Mount the FortiAP unit on the mounted mounting bracket by rotating the unit

clockwise about 90 degrees to secure it in place.
You can now proceed with connecting your FortiAP unit.

Mounting Anchor

P3.5x32 Screw

P2.6x12 Screw

Mounting Bracket

Rotate clockwise to

secure the unit in place

Installation
Template

Wall or Ceiling

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 P2.6x10 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 P2.6x25 screws.

2. Line up the connected T-rail connectors with an appropriately sized rail and press

the unit onto the rail until it snaps into place.

Note: To protect your FortiAP unit from unauthorized removal, use the Kensington
Security Slot to attach a cable lock (cable lock is not included).

P2.6x25 Screw

P2.6x10 Screw

Spacer

Clip

Clip

Clip

T-rail

Kensington

Security Slot

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Using the provided mounting hardware, attach the FortiAP unit to a wall or ceiling,
as described in the previous section.

Adequate grounding must be provided to the FortiAP unit and the PoE injector, in
compliance with your local electrical code or regulations.

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. Insert an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the FortiAP unit.

2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your FortiGate, FortiWifi, or

FortiSwitch unit.
If you are using PoE, ensure that the Ethernet cable is connected to an applicable

port on your FortiGate unit, FortiSwitch unit, or PoE injector.

3. If you are not using PoE, connect the DC plug of the optional power adapter

into the DC power jack on the FortiAP unit, and then insert the other end into an
appropriate power outlet.

Note: For FortiWifi units, the wireless controller feature is only supported on units
running FortiOS 4.0 MR3 and higher.

Connecting Your FortiAP Unit

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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.