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Introduction

This document provides the following information for FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3, build 0451:

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

Supported models

FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3, build 0451 support the following models:

FortiAP-S

FAP-S221E, FAP-S223E

FAP-S421E, FAP-S422E, FAP-S423E

FortiAP-W2

FAP-221E, FAP-222E, FAP-223E, FAP-224E, FAP-231E

FAP-321E

FAP-421E, FAP-423E

Note

FortiAP-W2 models do not have the unified threat management (UTM) functionality.

What's new in FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3

The following list includes new features in FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3 managed by FortiGate (running FortiOS version 6.4.3):

  • Supports 802.11v in active mode for load balancing and optimized roaming.
  • Supports the URL redirection method for client devices after login external Captive-Portal SSID.
  • Supports voice-enterprise function on local-standalone SSID.
  • Supports IGMP Snooping.
  • Supports device registration to FortiCare via FortiGate web UI WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs.
  • Adds more DHCP information such as DHCP server MAC, gateway, subnet and DNS for clients in wireless event logs.
  • Supports automated power negotiation with the peer PoE switch using the LLDP-MED protocol.

Introduction

This document provides the following information for FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3, build 0451:

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

Supported models

FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3, build 0451 support the following models:

FortiAP-S

FAP-S221E, FAP-S223E

FAP-S421E, FAP-S422E, FAP-S423E

FortiAP-W2

FAP-221E, FAP-222E, FAP-223E, FAP-224E, FAP-231E

FAP-321E

FAP-421E, FAP-423E

Note

FortiAP-W2 models do not have the unified threat management (UTM) functionality.

What's new in FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3

The following list includes new features in FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 version 6.4.3 managed by FortiGate (running FortiOS version 6.4.3):

  • Supports 802.11v in active mode for load balancing and optimized roaming.
  • Supports the URL redirection method for client devices after login external Captive-Portal SSID.
  • Supports voice-enterprise function on local-standalone SSID.
  • Supports IGMP Snooping.
  • Supports device registration to FortiCare via FortiGate web UI WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs.
  • Adds more DHCP information such as DHCP server MAC, gateway, subnet and DNS for clients in wireless event logs.
  • Supports automated power negotiation with the peer PoE switch using the LLDP-MED protocol.