About FortiWLC 8.6.0
FortiWLC release 8.6.0 introduces new features and enhancements along with important bug fixes. The following are applicable in this release.
- FortiWLC supports ONLY 64-bit hardware controllers.
- All legacy hardware MC controller models are NOT supported, see Supported Hardware and Software.
- Contact Customer Support to obtain the relevant build to access Spectrum Manager; Adobe Flash is no longer supported.
To view details on what is delivered in this release, see section What’s New
Important Notes:
The following configurations are recommended after upgrading to 8.6.0, to use some new functionalities delivered in this release.
- In the WIPS rogue AP settings, the Token parameter is added to identify the APs and list them as rogue or friendly. You must enable this after upgrading to FortiWLC 8.6.0. Navigate to Configuration > Wireless Intrusion > WIPS > Rogue APs > Global Settings. For more information on rogue AP settings, see WIPS - Rogue Access Point Classification.
- FortiWLC 8.6.0 provides end-to-end IPv6 traffic passage on controllers. To use IPv6 capabilities after upgrading to 8.6.0, navigate to Configuration > Wired > VLAN and edit the required VLAN.
- Select Enable IPv6 Configuration, the Override Default DHCP Server and DHCP IPv6 Relay Pass-Through are enabled.
- Configure the IPv6 IP Address and IPv6 Address of the Default Gateway.
For more information on IPv6 support, see IPv6 Enhancements. - Re-configure LACP if the AP boots up with the LAN2 interface.