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Connecting and authorizing the FortiAP

Connecting and authorizing the FortiAP

To connect and authorize the FortiAP:
  1. Go to Network > Interfaces and edit an unused interface.
  2. Set an IP/Network Mask and enable CAPWAP under Administrative Access > IPv4.

    Enable DHCP Server.

    Now connect the FortiAP unit to the this interface and apply power.

  3. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs.
  4. Right-click on the FortiAP unit and select Authorize.

    Once authorized, right-click on the FortiAP unit again and select Assign Profile and select the FortiAP profile created earlier.

Connecting and authorizing the FortiAP

Connecting and authorizing the FortiAP

To connect and authorize the FortiAP:
  1. Go to Network > Interfaces and edit an unused interface.
  2. Set an IP/Network Mask and enable CAPWAP under Administrative Access > IPv4.

    Enable DHCP Server.

    Now connect the FortiAP unit to the this interface and apply power.

  3. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs.
  4. Right-click on the FortiAP unit and select Authorize.

    Once authorized, right-click on the FortiAP unit again and select Assign Profile and select the FortiAP profile created earlier.