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Upgrade managed FortiAP devices

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Upgrade managed FortiAP devices

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FortiOS 6.0.12 supports FortiAP 5.4.2 and later. However, it's recommended that you upgrade to FortiAP 5.6.0 or later to access all of the new features.

FortiOS 6.0.12 supports FortiAP-S 5.4.3 and later. However, it's recommended that you upgrade to FortiAP-S 5.6.0 or later to access all of the new features.

  1. Connect to the FortiGate that manages the FortiAP.
  2. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs and make sure the device State is Online.
  3. Select the FortiAP and select Edit. If new firmware is available, a message from FortiGuard appears. Select Upgrade. You can also upload the firmware manually from your computer.
  4. After the FortiAP uploads the firmware and reboots, go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs. Confirm that OS Version displays the correct firmware.

For more information, see the FortiAP Release Notes and FortiAP Administration Guides.

Upgrade managed FortiAP devices

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FortiOS 6.0.12 supports FortiAP 5.4.2 and later. However, it's recommended that you upgrade to FortiAP 5.6.0 or later to access all of the new features.

FortiOS 6.0.12 supports FortiAP-S 5.4.3 and later. However, it's recommended that you upgrade to FortiAP-S 5.6.0 or later to access all of the new features.

  1. Connect to the FortiGate that manages the FortiAP.
  2. Go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs and make sure the device State is Online.
  3. Select the FortiAP and select Edit. If new firmware is available, a message from FortiGuard appears. Select Upgrade. You can also upload the firmware manually from your computer.
  4. After the FortiAP uploads the firmware and reboots, go to WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiAPs. Confirm that OS Version displays the correct firmware.

For more information, see the FortiAP Release Notes and FortiAP Administration Guides.