FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: FORTINET

Table of Contents

FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point
The Essentials
Package Contents
Setup Options
Bracket Installation
Interfaces – FAP 231FL
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Quick Start Guide
Forti AP 231FL
FAP-231FL

FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point

Before you begin
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This guide covers: FAP-231 FL August 4, 2023
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The Essentials

Default Logins

| https://192.168.1.2
Username: admin
Password: leave blank
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| http://fortiapcloud.com
Username: user-defined
Password: user-defined

Admin Guide
For a detailed FortiAP setup and configuration information, refer to the Admin Guide on https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiap
Customer Service
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Package Contents

FortiAP 231FL
FAP-231FL

FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point - PACKAGE

Setup Options

Power the FortiAP device with a 802.3 af/at PoE injector, FortiGate PoE port or the optional (not included) 12V 2.5A power adapter.

FortiAP Cloud

FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point - SETUP

Note: Use your FortiCloud credentials to log in, then click Inventory, Import AP Key and enter the Cloud Key on the device sticker

Direct Connection

FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point - SETUP 2

Note: To self-configure, preauthorize the FortiAP on your FortiGate Otherwise once connected, wait for the FortiAP to appear on the Managed FortiAP page in FortiOS.

Network Connection

FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point - SETUP 3

Note: Connect to the FortiAP using 192.168.1.2 with username admin and a blank password. Specify the FortiGate IP using: cfg -a AC_IPADDR=0.0.0.0 cfg -c where 0.0.0.0 is the FortiGate IP.

Bracket Installation

The FortiAP mounts on a ceiling using the provided T-rail mounting brackets which come in two standard sizes: 1.43cm (9/16in) and 2.38cm (15/16in).

Select the bracket for the T-rail size: 1.43cm (9/16in) or 2.38cm (15/16in)
With the ports facing you, slide the bracket left to right
Hold the device against the ceiling T-rail and push until it snaps into place

Interfaces – FAP 231FL

FORTINET FortiAP 231FL Wireless Access Point -
INTERFACE

System status LED Indicators
OPTIONAL POWER (12V DG) Optional 12V DG 2.5A adapter
RESET resats the device
CONSOLE (RJ-45) LI management compuiter interface
LAN2 GE (RU-45) 1 Gbps Ethernet interface
LAN1/POE GE (RU-45) 1 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface
USB 3.0 (Type A) software enabled power through the GPIO, 9A/5V

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C.
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude).
Safety
Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0 per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12 Vdc, 2.5A or by 54 Vdc from PoE source.

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution: Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.
For operation within 5.15 – 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Antenna Type
Antenna Connector
Antenna No| 2.4-2.4835GHz 5.180-5.825GHz
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1| ChainO| 5.| 5.
2| Chain1| 4.| 6.
3| Scan| 4.0| 5.

European Conformity (CE) – EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below: 2412-2472 MHz less than 20 dBm 2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm 2405-2480MHz less than 20dBm 5180-5240 MHz less than 23 dBm 5260-5320 MHz less than 23 dBm 5500-5700 MHz less than 30 dBm
Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including, combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided by Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end customer directly for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum 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.