FORTINET FortiAP 431G Wireless Access Point User Guide

QuickStart Guide
FortiAP 431G & 433G

The Essentials

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https://192.168.1.2
Username: admin
Password: leave blank
http://fortiapcloud.com
Username: user-defined
Password: user-defined
Admin Guide
QuickStart Guide
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Package Contents

FortiAP 431G / 433G
FAP-431G*, FAP-433G**

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

http://fortiapcloud.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

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 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.

Bracfiet 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-433G 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 431G / 433G

1. LED STATUS
   Power (PoE 802.3at or 12V DC 2.5A)
   Off: Device is off
   Green: Device is on
   Blinking Green: Booting up
   Orange: Reserved for customizations
   LAN (5 Gbps 802.3at PoE RJ45)
   Off: Link is off
   Green: Link is on
   Blinking Green: Transmitting at 5 Gbps
   Blinking Orange: Transmitting at 2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps
   WiFi (..need specs)
   Off: Radio 1 & 2 are off
   Blue: Radio 1 is on
   Blinking Blue: Radio 1 is transmitting data
   Orange: Radio 2 is on
   Blinking Orange: Radio 2 is transmitting data
   Green: Radio 1 & 2 are on
   Blinking Green: Radio 1 & 2 are transmitting data

2. OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC) Optional 12V DC 2.5A adapter

3. RESET system reset

4. CONSOLE (RJ-45) CLI management

5. LAN2 / POE 5G (RJ-45) 5 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

6. LAN1 / POE 5G (RJ-45) 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, 4A or by 55Vdc 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:

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 communica- tions. 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 oper- ated with minimum distance 20 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.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. The band from 5600-5650MHz will be disabled by the software during the manufacturing and cannot be changed by the end user.
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.
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 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE
This radio transmitter [IC: 7280B-3918T05646] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

MAG. LAYERS
SCIENTIFIC-TECHNICS
CO., LTD.| EDA-1410-6GOR2-A3.,| Dipole-,| 2400-2500MHz/5.65dBi. 5150-5850MHz/5.94dBi- 5925-7125MHz/6.87dBi.| 50 Ohm Nominal.

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 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.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5.65 dBi for 2.4GHz and 5.94 dBi for 5GHz. Antenna having a higher 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 transmitter by 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-3918T05646) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum per- missible 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; and
Operation on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats and aircraft shall be prohibited except for on large aircraft flying above 10,000 ft.
Note : The EUT has eight external antennas.
Model: FAP-431G

Antenna 1
No. ,| RF Chain No..| Brand| Model| Anter r E ‘let Gain :all,| Frequency range.,
ANTO (D/34)| Radio 1 2G CHO
Radio 2 SG CHO
Radio 2 5GL CHO| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 1.41.,| 2.4-2.4835GHz.,
4.62.,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
4.62,| 5.25-5.35GHz ,
4.12,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
3.91| 5.725-5.85G1t,
3.91| 5.85-5.895GHz ,
ANTI. (DB3)| Radio 1 2G CH1
Radio 2 SG CH1
Radio 2 5GL CH1| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 1.72| 2.4-2.4835GHz
3.28| 5.35-5.25GHz ,
3.61.| -5.2.5 5.35GHz ,
3.72,| 5.47-5.725GHz.,
3.72,| 5.725-5.85GHz.,
3.72.,| 5.85-5.895GHz.,
ANT2 (DB1)| Radio 1 2G CH2
Radio 2 5G CH2
Radio 2 5GL CH2| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 1.54.,| 2.4-2.4835GHL,
4.85.,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
4.85 ,| -5.25 5.35GHz
4.30,| 5.47-5.7a5GHz ,
4.30,| 5.725-5.85GH”,
4.30,| 5.85-5.895GHz.,
ANT3 (DB2}| Radio 1 2G CH3
Radio 2 SG CH3
Radio 2 SGL CH3| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 2_38,| 2.4-2.4835GEtz.,
3.48,| 5.15-5.25GHz,
352, ,| 5.25-5.35GHz
3.58.,| S.47″5.725GHz.,
3.55 ,| S.725-5.35GHz.,
3.55 ,| 5.85-5.895GHz.,
ANT4 (TB4)| Radio 3 SGH CHO
Radio 3 6G CHO
Scanning Radio
(2MG) CHO| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 3.50 ,| 2.4-2.4835GHz ,
4.98,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
4.98,| 5.25-5.35GHz ,
4.98,| 5.47-5.7256Hz ,
4.50,| 5.725-5.85G1-1z.,
4.50,| 5.85-5.895GHz ,
4.80,| 5.925-6.425GHz ,
4.80,| 6.425-6.525GHz ,
5.50.,| 6.525-6.E7SGHz ,
5.50.,| 6.875-7.125GHz ,
Antenna .
No.| RF Chain No.| Brar d| Model| Antenna Net
Gain woo ,| Frequency range
---|---|---|---|---|---
ANTS (TB1)| Radio 3 5GH CH14 Radio 3 6G CH1.,| WIC.,| FortiAP-431G| 4.76 .| 5.47-5.725GHz,
438| 5.725-5.85GHza
438| 5.85-5.895GHz,
4.32| 5.925-6.425GHz ,
4.32 ,| 6.425-6.525GHz ,
4.72 .| 6.525-6.875GHz ,
4.84,| 6.875-7.125GHz ,
ANT6 (T82)| Radio 3 5GH 0124
Radio 3 6G CH21
Scanning Radio/
(2MG) CH1| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 2.58,| 2.4-2.4835GHz,
4.47 ,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
4.81 ,| 5.25-5.35GHz,
5.30 ,| 5.47-5.725GHz i
5.30| 5.725-5.85GHz.,
530| 5.85-5.895GHz
4.60| 5.925-6.425GHz
4.60| 6.425-6.525GHz ,
5.20 ,| 6.525-6.875GHz ,
5.20| 6.875-7.125GHz ,
ANT7 (TB3)| Radio 3 5GH CH3
Radio 3 6G CH3| WNC| FortiAP-431G| 5.09 ,| 5.47-5.725GHz.,
5.09| 5.725-5.85GHz,
5.09| 5 RS-5 Re4cr347 .
4.20| 5.925-6.425GHz ,
3.94| 6.425-6.525GHz
4.5O| 6.525-6.875GHz
4.50| 6.875-7.125GHz ,

Model: FAP-433G

Antenna
No.| RF Chain No.| Brand| Model| Antenna Net
Gain (400,| Frequency range.,
ANTO| Radio 1. 2G CHO
Radio 2 5G CHO
Radio 2 5GL CHO| MAGLAYERS| EDA-1410-6GOR2-A3 .| 5.65.,| 2.442.4835GHz 1
531.,| 5.15-5.256Hz ,
5.37.,| 5.25-5.35GHz ,
5.94.,| 5.47-5.725GHz.,
5.45.,| 5.725-5.85GHz,
ANTI.| Radio 1. 2G CH14 Radio 2 SG CH1 i Radio 2 5G1 CH1.,| MAGLAYERS| EDA-1410-6G0R2-A3 •| 5.65.,| 2.4-2.4835GHz.,
5.31 ,| 5.15-6.25GHz.,
5.37.,| 5.25-5.356Hz ,
5.94,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
5.45.,| 5.725-5.85GHz.,
ANT2| Radio 1 2G CH2 i Radio 2 5G CH2 L Radio 2 5GL CH2| MAGLAYERS,| EDA-1410-6GOR2-A3 ,| 5.65.,| 2.4-2.4835GHz ,
5.31.,| 5.15-5.256Hz ,
5.37.,| 5.25-5.356Hz.,
5.94,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
5.45 ,| 5.725-5.85GHz ,
ANT3| Radio 12G CH3 .i Radio 2 SG CH3 4, Radio 2 5GL CH3.,| MAGLAYERS,| EDA-1410-6GOR2-A3 •| 5.65 ,| 2.4-2.4835GHz ,
5.31 ,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
5.37.,| 5.25-5.35GHz ,
5.94.,| 5.47-5.725GHz.,
5.45.,| 5.725-5.85GHz,
ANT4| Radio 3 SGH CHO
Radio 3 6G CHO
Scanning Radio
(2G) CHO| MAGLAYERS| BTEAWT14136G0C1A02| 3.11,| 2.442.4835GHz.,
2.27,| 5.15-5.25GHz.,
2.27.,| 5.25-5.356Hz ,
2.81 ,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
2.81.,| 5.725-5.85GHz.,
2.81.,| 5.85-5.895GHz ,
2.55.,| 5.925-6.425GHz.,
255 ,| 6.425″6.525G Hz ,
2.74.,| 6.525-6.875GHz ,
2.74 ,| 6.875-7.125GHz ,
Ante-rE| 7,.F Chain No.| Brand| Model.,| Antenna Net
Gain way,| Frequency range ,
---|---|---|---|---|---
ANTS| Radio 3 SGH CH1
Radio 3 6G CH1| MAGLAYERS| BTEAVVT14136G0C1A02| 221,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
2_81.,| 5.725-5.85GFIz
2.81 ,| 5.85-5.895GHz
2.5S.,| 5.925-6.425GHz
2.55 ,| 6.425-6.525GHz
2_74 ,| 6.525-6.87SGHz
174 ,| 6.875-7.125GHz
ANTE| Radio 3 SGH CH24
Radio 3 6G CH21
Scanning Radiol
(2AG) CH1| MAGLAYERS| BTEAWT1413660C1A01| 2.81 ,| 2.4-2.483SGHz
239 ,| 5.15-5.25GHz ,
2.39 ,| 5.25-5.35GHz ,
2.39.,| 5.47-5.725GHz ,
2.39 ,| 5.725-5.85GHz ,
2.21.,| 5.85-5.895GHz .1
2.71.,| 5.925-6.425GHz ,
2_71 ,| 6.425-6.525GHz ,
2_61 ,| 6.525-6.875GHz ,
2_61 ,| 6.875-7.125GHz ,
ANTI| Radio 3 SGH CH3
Radio 3 6G CH3| MAGLAYERS| BTEAWT14136G0C1A01| 239.,| 5.47-5.725GHz.,
2.39 ,| 5.725-5.8SGHz ,
2.21..| 5.25-5.295Gliz..
171,| 5.925-6.425GHz ,
2.71 ,| 6.425-6.525GHz ,
2.61,| 6.525-6.875GHz ,
2.61,| 6.875-7.125GHz ,

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 (BT/BLE)
2405-2480MHz less than 20dBm (Zigbee)
2412-2472MHz less than 20dBm
5180-5240MHz less than 23dBm
5260-5320MHz less than 23dBm
5500-5700MHz less than 30dBm
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
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
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

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EE| Fl| FR| DE| EL| HU| IE
IT| LV| LT| LU| MT| NL| PL
PT| RO| SK| SI| ES| SE| UK
CH| IS| LI| NO| TR| |

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: Operations in the 5.15-5.35GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only

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
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
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

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