FORTINET FAP-443K Wireless Access Point User Guide

FORTINET FAP-443K Wireless Access Point

Specifications:

• Model: FAP-441K, FAP-443K
• Power Options: 802.3af/at PoE injector, FortiGate PoE port, or optional 12V 4A power adapter
• Antennas: A4 – 2.4/5GHz, A5 – 6GHz, A7 – 2.4/5Ghz, A3 -2.4/5/6GHz, A2 – 6GHz, A1 – 2.4/5GHz, A8 – 2.4/5/6Ghz, A9 – 6Ghz, A10 – 2.4/5Ghz
• Interfaces: LED STATUS, OPTIONAL POWER 12V DC 4A adapter, RESET system reset, CONSOLE (RJ45) CLI management, LAN2 / POE 10G (RJ45), LAN1 / POE 10G (RJ45), GPS (SMA) Multi-GNSS connection

Product Usage Instructions

Setup Options:

Power the FortiAP device using one of the following methods: 802.3af/at PoE injector, FortiGate PoE port, or the optional 12V 4A power adapter.

FortiLAN Cloud Setup:

1. Connect the FortiAP LAN Port to an Ethernet Cable.
2. Visit https://fortilan.forticloud.com and use your FortiCloud credentials to log in.
3. Click on Inventory, Import AP Key and enter the Cloud Key found on the device sticker.

Direct Connection Setup

1. Connect the FortiAP LAN Port to an Ethernet Cable.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to a FortiGate Ethernet Port.
3. If self-configuring, preauthorize the FortiAP on your FortiGate. Otherwise, wait for the FortiAP to appear on the Managed FortiAP page in FortiOS after connecting.

Network Connection:

1. Connect the FortiAP LAN Port to an Ethernet Cable.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to a FortiGate Ethernet Port on the same network.
3. To access the FortiAP, use 192.168.1.2 with username admin and set a 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 and Antenna Installation:

• Bracket Installation:

1. Select the appropriate T-rail mounting bracket size (1.43cm or 2.38cm).
2. Slide the bracket left to right with the ports facing you.
3. Hold the device against the ceiling T-rail and push until it snaps into place.

• Antenna Installation (FAP-443K only):

1. Insert the antenna base firmly into the appropriate antenna mount.
2. Tighten the antenna fastening collar securely by hand.
3. Repeat for all antennas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find detailed setup and configuration information for FortiAP?

A: For detailed setup and configuration information, refer to the Admin Guide available at https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiap.

Q: How can I register for updates and support resources for my FortiAP?

A: You can register for FortiGuard updates, cloud management, firmware upgrades, technical support, and warranty coverage at https://support.fortinet.com.

Q: What are the default logins for accessing my FortiAP?

A: The default logins are:

• Local Access: Username: admin, Password: leave blank
• Cloud Access: Username: user-defined, Password: user-defined

The Essentials

Default Logins

• https://192.168.1.2 Username: admin Password: leave blank
• https://fortilan.forticloud.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

Support Resources
Register for FortiGuard updates, cloud management, firmware upgrades, technical support and warranty coverage at https://support.fortinet.com
Thank you for choosing Fortinet

Package Contents

FortiAP 441K / 443K FAP-441K*, FAP-443K**

Setup Options

Power the FortiAP device with a 802.3af/at PoE injector, FortiGate PoE port or the optional (not included) 12V 4A power adapter.

FortiLAN Cloud

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

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

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).

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

Antenna Installation

(FAP-443K only)

1. Insert the antenna base firmly into the appropriate antenna mount
2. Securely hand tighten the antenna fastening collar
3. Repeat for the remaining antennas

Interfaces – FAP 441K / 433K

1. LED STATUS
2. OPTIONAL POWER 12V DC 4A adapter
3. RESET system reset
4. CONSOLE (RJ45) CLI management
5. LAN2 / POE 10G (RJ45) 10 Gbps 802.3at/802.3bt PoE Ethernet interface
6. LAN1 / POE 10G (RJ45) 10 Gbps 802.3at/802.3bt PoE Ethernet interface
7. GPS (SMA) Multi-GNSS connection

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude) Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité et l’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.
Attention: Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement connecté aux réseaux PoE sans installation externe de routage.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12Vdc, 4A or by 54Vdc from PoE source.
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d’alimentation à courant continu homologué UL de 12Vdc, 4A nominal marqué LPS ou Class 2 ou par une source d’alimentation par Ethernet de 54 Vdc (PoE).

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC 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.

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 communicaions. 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 53 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution:
For 6ID (Indoor Access Point) & UNII-4 (Indoor AP)

• a. FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.
• b. The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet.
• c. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

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.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada
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:

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

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 31 cm between the radiator & your body.

Antenna

|

Port

| Max Gain (dBi)
---|---|---
2.4G| 5G| 6E| BT/Zigbee| GPS
1| 1| 2.95| 5.28| –| –| –
2| 2| 3.38| 2.9| –| –| –
3| 3| 2.05| 6.22| –| –| –
4| 4| 2.18| 4.55| –| –| –
5| 1| –| –| 4.26| –| –
6| 2| –| –| 5.89| –| –
7| 3| –| –| 5.27| –| –
8| 4| –| –| 4.86| –| –
9| 1| 1.76| 5.11| 4.41| –| –
10| 2| 1.17| 2.91| 4.43| –| –
11| 1| –| –| –| 5| –
12| 1| –| –| –| –| 2.2

• The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.
• The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
• The worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly indicated.
• Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellitesystems.
• Caution: The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
• This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3.38 dBi for 2.4GHz, 6.22 dBi for 5GHz and 5.89 dBi for 6GHz. Antenna having ahigher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of ISED. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Under ISED regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitterby ISED. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotopically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
• This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-512178E8741) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
• This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.
• Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
• Operation shall be limited to indoor use only. Operation on oil platforms, automobiles, trains, maritime vessels and aircraft shall be prohibited except for on large aircraft flying above 3,048 m (10,000 ft).

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.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & 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.

Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available at the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 3.1(a) , 3.1(b) , 3.2of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only
The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK

November 7, 2023
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