Spectrum analysis for managed APs
You can view the spectrum analysis for managed APs in FortiManager 6.4.1. Spectrum analysis is available through AP Manager > Managed APs.
To view the spectrum analysis for a managed AP in the FortiManager GUI:
- Ensure the JSON API Access field is set to Read-Write, by editing the administrator. See Editing administrators.
- Create a new WiFi profile or modify an existing WiFi profile, by setting the radio mode setting to Dedicated Monitor. See AP profiles.
- Assign the profile to the managed AP. See Assigning profiles to FortiAP devices.
- Use the Install Wizard to install the changes to FortiGate. See Using the Install Wizard to install device settings only.
- On the Managed APs screen, select a managed AP, click More from the toolbar or right-click, and click View Spectrum Analysis:
The Spectrum Analysis in the form of Signal Interference, Signal Interference Spectrogram, Duty Cycle, and Duty Cycle Spectrogram charts, along with the tabulated Detected Interference information is displayed.
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AP capabilities will be limited during spectrum analysis. |