FORTINET FAP-231G Wireless Access Point User Guide

: June 2, 2024
: FORTINET

Table of Contents

FAP-231G Wireless Access Point
Package Contents
Bracket Installation
Safety
References
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FAP-231G Wireless Access Point
User Guide

FAP-231G Wireless Access Point

Before you begin
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November 8, 2022
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The Essentials
Default Logins
https://192.168.1.2
Username: admin
Password: leave blank
http://fortilancloud.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
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Package Contents

FortiAP 231G & 233G FAP-231G*, FAP-233G
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.
FortiLAN Cloud**

FORTINET FAP-231G Wireless Access Point - fig 1 http://fortilancloud.com

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 FAP-231G Wireless Access Point - fig
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 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.

Bracket Installation

The FortiAP mounts on a ceiling using the provided T-rail mounting brackets that 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

Antenna Installation (FAP-233G only) FORTINET FAP-231G Wireless Access
Point - fig 6

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

Note: Antennas A2 and A3 are non-detachable. Antennas A1 and A4 are detachable.
Interfaces – FAP 231G / 233G FORTINET FAP-231G Wireless Access Point -
fig 7

LED STATUS
Power
Off: Device is off
Green: Device is on and connected to a controller
Amber: Device is on and not connected to a controller
LAN
Off: LAN is not connected
Green: LAN is connected
Blinking Green: LAN data activity
WiFi
Off: WiFi not broadcasting
Green: SSID broadcasting
Blinking Green: Wireless data activity
OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC) Optional 12V DC 2.5A adapter
RESET system reset
CONSOLE (RJ-45) CLI management
LAN2 (RJ-45) 1 Gbps Ethernet interface
LAN1 / POE (RJ-45) 2.5 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

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)

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 12Vdc, 2.5A or by 54Vdc from PoE source.
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:

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 49cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. For operation within 5.925-7.125GHz frequency range:
FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.
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.
Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.For product available in the
USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.’
This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-3518T01236) 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.
Operation shall be limited to indoor use only;
FAP-231G

Antenna	Qty	AntennaType	Connector	Gain (dBi)
2.4GHz	5GHz	6GHz
2.4/5GHz	2	PIFA	IPEX	5.
2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz	2	PIFA	IPEX	4.
BLE/Zigbee	1	PIFA	IPEX	5.

FAP-233G

Antenna	Qty	AntennaType	Connector	Gain (dBi)
2.4GHz	5GHz	6GHz
2.4/5GHz	2	Dipole	SMA	5.24
2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz	2	Dipole	IPEX	4.53
BLE/Zigbee	1	PIFA	IPEX	5.1

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:
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
5925-6425MHz 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.
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 au- thorized 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.
This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
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| BG| HR| CY| CZ| DK
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
EE| Fl| FR| DE| EL| HU| IE
IT| LV| LT| LU| MT| NL| PL
PT| RO| SK| SI| ES| SE|

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: