QuickStart Guide
QuickStart Guide
FortiAP 234G
FAP-234G

 FAP234G Wireless Access Point

This guide covers: FAP-234G
December 7, 2023
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Before you begin

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Default Logins
The Essentials
https://192.168.1.2
Username: admin
Password: leave blank
https://fortilan.forticloud.com
Username: user-defined
Password: user-defined
Admin Guide
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Package Contents

FortiAP 234G

FAP-234G
Setup Options

Power the device with the provided 802.3af/at PoE injector or FortiGate PoE port.
PoE Installation

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

Note: Connect to the FortiAP using 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.c

Wall Installation

Your device mounts on a wall using the provided wall mount bracket and screws.

1. Mark the location of the mounting bolts using the wall mount bracket
2. Drill holes and hammer the bolts into the drilled holes
3. Attach the wall mount bracket to the device using the provided mounting screws
4. Secure the device on the wall using the mounting bolts

Pole Installation

Your device comes with a pole mount bracket, straps and screws. You can mount the device to a pole vertically.

1. Attach the wall mount bracket, then pole mount bracket to the device using the provided mounting screws
2. Loop the pole straps through the bracket slots, then around the pole
3. Tighten the straps

Waterproof Cabling

Your device comes with IP67 rated Ethernet cable glands.

1. Unscrew the sealing nut from the panel connector and remove the seal and claw
2. Thread the RJ45 plug through the sealing nut, then the panel connector
3. Wrap the seal and claw around the cable between the sealing nut and connector
4. Insert the RJ45 plug into the port and screw the panel connector onto the threads
5. Slide the seal and claw along the cable into the panel connector
6. Threat the coupling ring onto the panel connector and tighten it

Interfaces

1. LED STATUS
   Power
   Green: Powered on; connected to a controller
   Amber: Powered on; not connected to a controller
   Off: Powered off
   LAN
   Green: Connected
   Blinking Green: Data activity
   Off: Not connected
   WiFi
   Green: SSID broadcasting
   Blinking Green: Data activity
   Off: WiFi not broadcasting

2. LAN1 / PoE RJ45) 2.5 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

3. LAN2 / PoE RJ45 1 Gbps Ethernet interface

4. CONSOLE RJ45 CLI management

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications

Ambient operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C

Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude)

Safety

Warning: Equipment intended for installation in Restricted Access Location.

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 54Vdc, 0.6A from PoE source.

Grounding – To prevent damage to your equipment, connections that enter from outside the building should pass through a lightning/surge protector, and be properly grounded. Use an electrostatic discharge workstation (ESD) and/or wear anti-static wrist strap while you work. In addition to the grounding terminal of the plug, on the back panel, there is another, separate terminal for earthing.
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 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 62cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Antenna Elevation
The elevation gain shall be configured in the cases of outdoor deployment, dipole antenna use, and transmitting power in the 5150MHz-5250MHz UNII-1 band. It is defined as the maximum antenna gain at 30 to 150 degrees above the horizon. FAP-234G conforms to U.S. FCC limitations that the maximum allowable 21dBm EIRP power for an elevation below 30 degrees. The maximum limits determined in the testing to limit the EIRP below 21dBm for outdoor use in UNII-1 band are hardcoded in the firmware. See Appendix C in FCC Report

FR380143AM. The antenna information is provided in the antenna test report.

RF variables and settings
By default two RF variables are defined for every network. One for indoor APs and one for outdoor APs. FAP-234G within a network can be configured to the corresponding RF settings via the FortiAP profile.
Creating a FortiAP Profile
Refer to the Configuration Guide in creating a FortiAP profile at https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiap
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – 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 operat- ed with minimum distance 38cm between the radiator & your body.
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.
Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
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.
(iii) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and 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..
This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-51018E01231 / Model: FAP-234G) 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.
Professional Installation Instructions

1. Installation personal
   This product is designed for specific application and needs to be installed by a qualified personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to install or change the setting.

2. Installation location
   The product shall be installed at a location where the radiating antenna can be kept 62/38cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.

3. Antenna
   Use only the antennas which have been approved by the applicant. The non- approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC/IC limit and is prohibited.

4. Installation procedure
   Please refer to user’s manual for the detail.

5. Warning
   Please carefully select the installation position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rules. The violation of the rule could lead to serious federal penalty.

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.
Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
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:

| AT| BE| Be| HR| CY| CZ| OK| UK
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
EE| Fl| FR| OE| EL| HIU| IE
IT| LV| LT| LU| MT| NL| PL
PT| RO| SK| SI| ES| SE| UK (NI)

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of 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:
2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm
2405-2480MHz less than 20dBm
2412-2472MHz less than 20dBm
5180-5240MHz less than 23dBm
5260-5320MHz less than 23dBm
5500-5700MHz less than 30dBm
5745-5825MHz less than 14dBm
5725-5875MHz less than 30dBm
5725-5875MHz less than 13.5dBm
5955-6415MHz less than 23dBm
Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
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
The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK UK

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