FortiAP 231F

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 Package Contents Interfaces

FortiAP 231F Device

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QuickStart Guide 8 x Mounting Screws with 8 x Anchors

1 OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC) Optional 12V DC 2.5A adapter

2 RESET resets the device

3 CONSOLE (RJ-45) CLI management computer interface

4 LAN2 GE (RJ-45) 1 Gbps Ethernet interface

5 LAN1/POE GE (RJ-45) 1 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

9/16" Ceiling Mounting Bracket 15/16" Ceiling Mounting Bracket
6 USB 3.0 (Type A) software enabled power through the GPIO, 9A/5V
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 LED Indicators Ceiling 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)
5 2. With the ports facing you, slide the bracket left to right
1 3
2 4

1 Power (PoE 802.3at or 12V DC 2.5A) 4 WiFi (5GHz & 2.4GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO)
Off: Device is off Off: Radio 1 & 2 are off
Green: Device is on Blue: Radio 1 is on
Blinking Green: Booting up Blinking Blue: Radio 1 is transmitting data

Orange: Reserved for customizations Orange: Radio 2 is on

Blinking Orange: Radio 2 is transmitting data
2 LAN 1 (1 Gbps 802.3at PoE RJ45) Green: Radio 1 & 2 are on
1
Off: Link is off Blinking Green: Radio 1 & 2 are transmitting 3. Hold the device against the ceiling T-rail and push until it snaps into place
1 data
Green: Link is on
1
Blinking Green: Transmitting at 1Gbps
5 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) & WiFi
1
Blinking Orange: Transmitting at 100Mbps Off: BLE & Radio 3 are off
Blue: BLE is on
3 LAN 2 (1 Gbps RJ45) Blinking Blue: BLE is transmitting data
Off: Link is off
2
Orange: Radio 3 is on
2
Green: Link is on Blinking Orange: Radio 3 is transmitting data
2
Blinking Green: Transmitting at 1Gbps Green: BLE & Radio 3 are on
2
Blinking Orange: Transmitting at 100Mbps Blinking Green: BLE and Radio 3 are
transmitting data

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 Basic Connections Device Setup
FortiGate / Network Device Set up your device locally or on the cloud. Choose one of the following options
to complete your setup and configure your device.
FortiAP

Internet Connection FortiAP Cloud

FortiAPCloud is a cloud-based FortiAP management solution and
LAN/PoE Cloud Setup
log retention service. It provides centralized reporting, traffic analysis,
configuration management, and log retention.

1. Connect the FortiAP device to a FortiGate controller or an Internet connection

2. Ensure that the Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable is connected to an applicable port on FortiGate Deployment
your FortiGate device or PoE injector Your FortiAP can be preauthorized and configured using a FortiGate.
You can also authorize your FortiAP after you have connected it to
Local Setup
the same network. If the FortiGate is not on the same network as the
FortiAP, you can log directly into the AP and authorize it via the CLI.

Optional: If you are not using PoE, connect the DC plug of the optional power 12V
2.5A power adapter into the FortiAP power jack and the AC plug from the adapter
into a power outlet.

Warning: This device complies with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE specification. Do not
use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE 802.3at compliant as they may damage
your device.

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 FortiAP Cloud FortiAP Deployment
FortiAP FortiGate

FortiAP FortiAP Cloud

Internet

LAN Port Ethernet Port

LAN Port
If the FortiGate is on the same network as the FortiAP:

1. Preauthorize your FortiAP device using your FortiGate

2. Plug the FortiAP into your local Ethernet connection
3. The FortiAP will self-configure
1. Log in to fortiapcloud.com using your FortiCloud credentials
Or
2. Click Inventory, then click Import AP Key
1. Instead of preauthorizing, authorize the FortiAP device after you have connected the
FortiAP to the network
2. Within two minutes of connecting the FortiAP to your FortiGate, the device will appear
on the Managed FortiAP page in the GUI to authorize and assign a profile

If FortiGate is not on the same network as the FortiAP:

1. Log in to the FortiAP directly (IP address: 192.168.1.2) with username admin and
3. Input the Cloud Key located on the sticker on your device no password, and specify the IP address of the controlling FortiGate
2. Specify the IP address of the controlling FortiGate:
cfg -a AC_IPADDR_1=0.0.0.0
cfg -c
Info: Refer to the “Access Point Configuration” section of the FortiWiFi and FortiAP where 0.0.0.0 is the address of the FortiGate
Configuration Guide found at https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiap 3. The FortiAP device connects to the FortiGate, and then you can authorize the FortiAP

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Cautions and Warnings WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band
5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with
European Conformity (CE) – EU
user’s authority to operate the equipment. the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
Environmental specifications operation as appropriate. may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth to take adequate measures.
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 21cm between the radiator and la bande 5725-5850 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon
your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, le cas.
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Humidity, and Altitude).
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or
Caution: Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor equal to the power listed below:
Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel
environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de 2412–2472 MHz less than 20 dBm
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted mobile satellite systems. 2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm
stockage, humidité et l’altitude).
to indoor environment. 2405-2480MHz less than 20dBm
Attention: Le dispositif de la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé à 5180–5240 MHz less than 23 dBm
Safety This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, un usage intérieur afin de réduire l’interférence nuisible potentielle aux 5260–5320 MHz less than 23 dBm *
Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. systèmes mobiles par satellite co-canal. 5500–5700 MHz less than 30 dBm *
Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0
per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only to PoE networks (iii) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and
Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
without routing to the outside plant. worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p.
­Equipment (ICES) – Canada
elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
Attention: Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement clearly indicated.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement connecté
aux réseaux PoE sans installation externe de routage. (iii) lorsqu’il y a lieu, les types d’antennes (s’il y en a plusieurs), les
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
numéros de modèle de l’antenne et les pires angles d’inclinaison
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In NMB-003 du Canada.
nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable
Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12 Vdc, 2.5A or by This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including,
au masque d’élévation, énoncée à la section 6.2.2.3, doivent être
54 Vdc from PoE source. Innovation, Science and Economic Development clairement indiqués.
combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided by
(ISED) – Canada Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end customer directly
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d’alimentation à courant for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU
This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-3417T0696 / Model: FAP-231F)
continu homologué UL de 12 Vdc, 2.5A nominal marqué LPS ou This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not
has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed
Class 2 ou par une source d’alimentation par Ethernet de 54 Vdc (PoE). comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may
below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances for
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
following two conditions: such products.
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
1.This device may not cause interference.
Regulatory Notices 2.This device must accept any interference, including interference Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 7280B-3417T0696 / Model:
Български
Този продукт е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
that may cause undesired operation of the device. FAP-231F) a été approuvé par ISED pour fonctionner avec les
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible Česky
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent maximal. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le Tento produkt je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits
to the following two conditions: Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur. Dansk
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
(2) this device must accept any interference received; including suivantes: This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating
interference that may cause undesired operation. 1.L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; Deutsch
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in
2.L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même Dieses Produkt entspricht der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU.
accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Eesti
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés See toode vastab direktiivile 2014/53/EL.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou
harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. transmetteur. English
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, Antenna Type PIFA Español
seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d’autres canaux
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular n’est pas possible. Antenna Connnector i-pex(MHF) Este producto cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
installation. Gain (dBi)
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth
Antenna No.
2.4~2.4835GHz 5.180~5.825GHz
Ελληνική
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed Το προϊόν αυτό συμμορφώνεται με την Οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
1 Chain0 4.9 5.2
television reception, which can be determined by turning the and operated with minimum distance 24cm between the radiator
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
2 Chain1 3.8 5.5 Français
& your body. Ce produit est conforme à la Directive 2014/53/UE.
interference by one or more of the following measures: 3 Scan 4.0 5.1
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 4 BLE & Zibess 3.6 -
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux Hrvatski
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Ovaj proizvod je u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 24cm
that to which the receiver is connected. de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Italiano Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) National Telecommunications Commission (NCC)
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the – Taiwan
following table provides information on the frequency bands used
Latviski and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the
Šis produkts atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/EU. EU: NCC警語

Lietuvių Frequency Range (MHz) Max. Transmit Power (dBm) 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商

Šis gaminys atitinka direktyvą 2014/53/ES. 2402-2480MHz 9.98dBm 號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設
2405-2480MHz 9.97dBm
Malti 計之特性及功能。
2412MHz-2472MHz 19.96dBm
Dan il-prodott huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通
5180MHz-5240MHz 22.74dBm
Magyar 5260MHz-5320MHz 22.48dBm 信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干
Ez za termék megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek. 5500-5700MHz 29.41dBm 擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規
定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信
Nederlands UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom 或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Dit product is in overeenstemming met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or
Norsk equal to the power listed below: 1.使用此產品時應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
Dette produktet er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU. 2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm
Polski 2405-2480MHz less than 20dBm 本產品電磁波曝露量(MPE)標準值1mW/cm2，送測產品實測
Ten produkt jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE. 2412-2472MHz less than 20dBm 值為0.489 mW/cm2，建議使用時至少距離人體21 cm
5180-5240MHz less than 23dBm
Português 5260-5320MHz less than 23dBm*
Este produto está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE. 5500-5700MHz less than 30dBm*
Korea Certification (KC) – Korea
Rumunski Note: *Only with DFS bands certification.
Acest produs este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. B급 기기 (가정용 방송통신기자재)
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하
Slovensky distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
Tento produkt je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio 해당무선설비기기는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전
Slovensko 과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다.
Ta izdelek je v skladu z Direktivo 2014/53/EU. Equipment Regulations 2017
해당무선설비기기는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.
Suomi The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the
Tämä tuote on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. link below: Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – Brazil
https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK
Svenska Este produto não é apropriado para uso em ambientes domésticos,
Denna produkt överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the pois poderá causar interferências eletromagnéticas que obrigam o
5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries: usuário a tomar medidas necessárias para minimizar estas
Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available interferências.”
at the link below:
https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência
prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the autorizados.
5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:
Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os
procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolução 242/2000, e atende
aos requisitos técnicos aplicados.

Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL

www.anatel.gov.br

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) – Japan

この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この装置
は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、
この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使
用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。

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