Setting up a WiFi Bridge with a FortiAP
In this example you will set up a WiFi network with a FortiGate managing a FortiAP in Bridge mode. You can configure a FortiAP unit in either Tunnel or Bridge mode. When a FortiAP is in Bridge mode,...
View ArticleSetting up WiFi with a FortiAP
In this recipe, you will set up a WiFi network with a FortiGate managing a FortiAP in Tunnel mode. You can configure a FortiAP unit in either Tunnel mode or Bridge mode. Tunnel mode is the default mode...
View ArticleCooperative Security Fabric
This collection of related recipes shows how to configure a Cooperative Security Fabric (CSF) – also known as a Fortinet Security Fabric – throughout your network, using a range of Fortinet products....
View ArticleWiFi with WSSO using Windows NPS and Attributes
This is an example of wireless single sign-on (WSSO) with a FortiGate. The WiFi users are students at a school. They belong to a Windows Active Directory (AD) group called WiFiAccess. The Network...
View ArticleWiFi with WSSO using Windows NPS and FortiGate Groups
This is an example of wireless single sign-on (WSSO) with a FortiGate. The WiFi users are students at a school. These users belong to a Windows Active Directory (AD) group called WiFiAccess. When users...
View ArticleEpisode 2: Wave 2 Wireless
In this episode of FortiCast, Ben Wilson and Koroush Saraf discuss Wave 2 Wireless technology. More Wave 2 Wireless Resources: Fortinet Wireless LAN Solutions FortiAP 421E and 423E TechTarget: In Wave...
View ArticleEpisode 5: FortiCloud
Ben Wilson and Philip Keeley discuss the key features of FortiCloud, our cloud-based management platform for FortiGate and FortiAP. More FortiCloud resources FortiCloud website FortiCloud 3.1 FAQ...
View ArticleGuest WiFi Accounts (Video)
In this video, you’ll learn how to setup accounts for guests to connect to your WiFi network for a limited amount of time. The accounts will allow guests to connect to your FortiGate’s WiFi network...
View ArticleSetting up a WiFi bridge with FortiAP (Video)
In this video, you’ll learn how to set up a WiFi network with a FortiGate managing a FortiAP in Bridge mode. You can configure a FortiAP unit in either Tunnel or Bridge mode. When a FortiAP is in...
View ArticleEpisode 9: Wireless Controller
In this episode, Ben Wilson and Perry Correll discuss using a Wireless Controller vs going Controller-less – is it just semantics or is there a difference? Wireless Controller resources Fortinet...
View ArticleSetting up a WiFi Bridge with a FortiAP
In this example, you will set up a WiFi network with a FortiGate managing a FortiAP in Bridge mode. You can configure a FortiAP unit in either Tunnel or Bridge mode. When a FortiAP is in Bridge mode,...
View ArticleEpisode 14: FortiManager 5.6
Send us your questions! We’re looking to do a Q&A episode of FortiCast and we need your help. If you have a question that needs an answer, email us at forticast@fortinet.com. Learn all about the...
View ArticleSetting up WiFi with a FortiAP
In this recipe, you will set up a WiFi network with a FortiGate managing a FortiAP in Tunnel mode. You can configure a FortiAP unit in either Tunnel mode or Bridge mode. Tunnel mode is the default mode...
View ArticleFiltering WiFi clients by MAC address
In this recipe, you will configure a managed FortiAP to filter client devices based on MAC address. Only authorized devices will have access to the wireless network. In the example, only a single...
View ArticleMonitoring and suppressing rogue APs
In this recipe, you will learn how to monitor and suppress rogue access points (APs). A rogue AP is an unauthorized AP connected to your wired network (“on-wire”). Before suppressing any AP, confirm...
View ArticleDual-band SSID with optional client load balancing
In this recipe, you will configure your FortiAP to broadcast the same SSID on both WiFi bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. This recipe also contains information about using client load balancing, if required....
View ArticleManaging a FortiAP with FortiCloud
In this example, you will use FortiCloud to configure and manage a single FortiAP-224D, creating a working WiFi network without a FortiGate unit. You can register for a free FortiCloud account at...
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View ArticleBasic FortiGate network collection
The basic FortiGate network collection is intended to help you go from having an unboxed FortiGate to a functional network that includes wired connections, WiFi, and remote access. The list of recipes...
View ArticleSupported Upgrade Paths – FortiAP, FortiAP-S, and FortiAP-W2
Upgrading to latest version The tables below show the upgrade paths from earlier versions of the supported firmware to the latest version of FortiAP, FortiAP-S, and FortiAP-W2. To make it easier to...
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