FortiExtender SSIDs

You can create, edit, clone, and delete FortiExtender SSIDs.

FortiExtender SSIDs are supported on supported FortiExtender models when used as a FortiGate LAN extension. This allows wireless clients behind a managed FortiExtender to access the internet, even when the FortiGate is in LAN extension mode.

FortiExtender SSIDs must be applied to a FortiExtender LAN extension profile to take affect.

See the FortiExtender documentation for more information.

To create a FortiExtender SSID:

1. Go to Extender Manager > SSIDs.

2. Click Create New.

3. Configure the following information:
   

   Name		Enter a name for your SSID plan.
   Type		Select a type from one of the following: Local SSID: The SSIDs to be used by FortiExtender's local network. Connected devices may access the local network or internet, which are directly controlled by FortiExtender's firewall policies. Each radio can manage up to three local SSIDs simultaneously. LAN extension SSID: The SSID to be used by the LAN extension network. All device traffic via this SSID will follow the IPsec tunnel to the FortiExtender's LAN extension controller FortiGate.
   SSID		Enter an SSID name to be broadcasted.
   Security		Configure security settings.
   	Security	Select a security type. Open WPA2-Personal WPA-WPA2-Personal WPA3-SAE WPA3-SAE-Transition WPA2-Enterprise WPA3-Enterprise-only WPA3-Enterprise-transition WPA3-Enterprise-192-bit
   	Passphrase	Enter a password for the SSID.
   Access Control		Configure access control settings.
   	Client Limit	Set the maximum number of clients that are allowed to connect to this SSID.
   	Broadcast SSID	Select if you want to broadcast the SSID.
   	IP/Netmask	For Local SSIDs only. Enter the FortiExtender IP address.
   	Address Range	For Local SSIDs only. Enter the FortiExtender IP address range.
   	Administrative Access	For Local SSIDs only. Select which types of administrative access you want to allow for the FortiExtender.
   Advanced Options		(Optional) Configure advanced options.

4. Click OK.

To apply the FortiExtender SSID to a FortiExtender profile:

1. Go to Extender Manager > Extender Profiles and select or create a supported FortiExtender profile.

2. Ensure the profile Mode is set to LAN Extension and select a Model that supports WiFi.

3. In the WiFi section, configure the following:

   1. Select the radio band you want to use, 2.4 GHz WiFi Radio or 5 GHz WiFi Radio, and set the Status to Enable.

   2. In LAN Extension SSID, select a LAN type SSID.

   3. In Local SSID, select a Local type SSID.

4. When you are finished, click OK.

To edit a FortiExtender SSID:

1. Select the SSID and click Edit or Edit in CLI.
2. Edit the settings as required. The Name and Type cannot be edited.
3. Click OK to apply your changes.

To delete FortiExtender SSIDs:

1. Select the SSIDs to delete.
2. In the toolbar click Delete, or right-click and select Delete.
3. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box to delete the selected SSIDs.

To clone an FortiExtender SSID:

1. Select an SSID.

2. In the toolbar click Clone, or right-click the SSID, and select Clone. The Clone SSID dialog box opens.

3. Edit the settings as required.

4. Click OK.