Configuring FortiAP

In this section, we will use the AP Manager module in FortiManager to create a template that can be used by our FortiAP. Similar to FortiSwitch, each model of FortiAP needs a specific template where you can assign your SSIDs and set your country. Moreover, other settings, such as the AP country, are to be considered for regulatory purposes. As such, we could end up with several templates for the same FortiAP models, but with different channels and RF bands.

Following is an overview of how to configure FortiAP:

1. Define SSIDs. See Defining SSIDs.
2. Define AP profiles. See Defining AP profiles.
3. Create a FortiAP model device that is associated with FortiGate, and select the AP profile. See Creating a model device and assigning a profile.
4. Modify the FortiSwitch template to add Wired_Lan as an Allowed VLAN. See Modifying the FortiSwitch template.
5. Install the AP configuration to FortiGate. See Installing the AP configuration to FortiGate.