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Introduction

This document provides the following information for FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 build 0220:

For more information about your FortiAP-U device, see the FortiWiFi and FortiAP Configuration Guide.

Supported models

FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 supports the following models:

Models

FortiAP-U221EV, FortiAP-U223EV, FortiAP-U24JEV

FortiAP-U321EV, FortiAP-U323EV

FortiAP-U421EV, FortiAP-U422EV, FortiAP-U423EV, FortiAP-U431F, FortiAP-U433F

What's new in FortiAP-U version 6.2.0

The following is a list of new features and enhancements in FortiAP-U version 6.2.0:

For FortiAP-U features managed by a FortiWLC, see the Wireless Controller documentation.

FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 supports the following new features, when managed by a FortiGate running FortiOS version 6.2.4 and later, or by FortiAP Cloud:

  • “1+1” fast failover between FortiGate WiFi Controllers.
  • Spreading out AP reports by assigning report indices from FortiGate.
  • "iperf" tool in FAP-U CLI.
  • Up-to-date wireless region and country codes.
  • The default country code of region code "E" is changed to "DE" (Germany).
  • PoE power negotiation via LLDP dot3 TLV.
  • Removal of sticky WiFi clients (FortiOS v6.4.0).
  • Enhanced MPSK feature (FortiOS v6.4.2).
  • 802.11v roaming and load balancing enhancement (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • IGMP Snooping (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • FAP-U LAN ports support RADIUS-based MAC address authentication for wired clients. (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • Adds more DHCP information such as DHCP server MAC, gateway, subnet and DNS for clients in wireless event logs (FortiOS v6.4.3).

Introduction

This document provides the following information for FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 build 0220:

For more information about your FortiAP-U device, see the FortiWiFi and FortiAP Configuration Guide.

Supported models

FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 supports the following models:

Models

FortiAP-U221EV, FortiAP-U223EV, FortiAP-U24JEV

FortiAP-U321EV, FortiAP-U323EV

FortiAP-U421EV, FortiAP-U422EV, FortiAP-U423EV, FortiAP-U431F, FortiAP-U433F

What's new in FortiAP-U version 6.2.0

The following is a list of new features and enhancements in FortiAP-U version 6.2.0:

For FortiAP-U features managed by a FortiWLC, see the Wireless Controller documentation.

FortiAP-U version 6.2.0 supports the following new features, when managed by a FortiGate running FortiOS version 6.2.4 and later, or by FortiAP Cloud:

  • “1+1” fast failover between FortiGate WiFi Controllers.
  • Spreading out AP reports by assigning report indices from FortiGate.
  • "iperf" tool in FAP-U CLI.
  • Up-to-date wireless region and country codes.
  • The default country code of region code "E" is changed to "DE" (Germany).
  • PoE power negotiation via LLDP dot3 TLV.
  • Removal of sticky WiFi clients (FortiOS v6.4.0).
  • Enhanced MPSK feature (FortiOS v6.4.2).
  • 802.11v roaming and load balancing enhancement (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • IGMP Snooping (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • FAP-U LAN ports support RADIUS-based MAC address authentication for wired clients. (FortiOS v6.4.3).
  • Adds more DHCP information such as DHCP server MAC, gateway, subnet and DNS for clients in wireless event logs (FortiOS v6.4.3).