Getting started
This section includes the following FortiLAN Cloud procedures:
- Adding a FortiAP device to FortiLAN Cloud with a key
- Adding a FortiAP device to FortiLAN Cloud without a key
- Managing Networks on FortiLAN Cloud
- Deploying a FortiAP device to a network
- Moving a FortiAP between accounts
After purchasing and physically deploying the FortiAP devices (such as connecting to the internet) in various premises, perform the tasks and procedures from the following workflow to configure and monitor FortiAP devices using the FortiLAN Cloud management solution.
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Task 1 |
Register on FortiCloud and access the FortiLAN Cloud management solution. Perform this procedure:
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Task 2 |
Add a purchased FortiAP device to your FortiLAN Cloud account inventory. Later in this workflow, you will deploy that FortiAP device from the inventory to a network. Perform the applicable procedure:
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Task 3 |
Add logical AP networks to organize your FortiAP devices by their physical premises. With a network, you manage FortiAP devices and service set identifiers (SSID). Perform this procedure: Managing Networks on FortiLAN Cloud
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Task 4 |
Deploy your FortiAP devices from the inventory into various networks. This task includes assigning a wireless network name that clients can connect to, and configuring settings for access control, security, and availability. Perform this procedure: Deploying a FortiAP device to a network
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Task 5 |
Configure and customize FortiAP settings (for example, rogue scan). Perform this procedure:
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Task 6 |
Create SSIDs and make them available on desired FortiAP devices. Perform this procedure: |