Editing FortiAP devices
To edit FortiAP devices:
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In the tree menu, go to Managed FortiAPs, and select the FortiGate that contains the FortiAP device to be edited. Alternatively, you can select a device in a group, see FortiAP groups.
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Locate the FortiAP device in the list in the content pane, or refine the list by selecting an option from the quick status bar.
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Either select the FortiAP and click Edit from the toolbar, double-click on the FortiAP, or right-click on the FortiAP and select Edit. The Edit Managed AP window opens.
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Edit the following options, then click Apply to apply your changes:
Serial Number
The device’s serial number. This field cannot be edited.
Name
The name of the AP.
Comments
Comments about the AP, such as its location or function.
Managed AP Status
Various information about the AP.
Status
The status of the AP, such as Connected, or Idle.
Click Restart to restart the AP.
Connected Via
The method by which the device is connected to the controller.
Base MAC Address
The MAC address of the device.
Join Time
The time that the AP joined.
Clients
The number of clients currently connected to the AP.
State
The state of the AP, such as Authorized, or Discovered.
Current
The AP's current firmware version. Select Upgrade to upgrade the firmware to a newer version if you have one available.
FortiAP Profile
Select a profile from the dropdown list (see FortiAP profiles)
FortiAP Configuration Profile
Select a configuration profile from the dropdown list.
Bonjour Profile
Select a profile from the dropdown list (see Bonjour profiles)
Override Radio
Override the selected profiles settings.
Band
If applicable, select the wireless band, and select the wireless protocol from the dropdown list. The available options depend on the selected platform.
In two radio devices, both radios cannot use the same band.
Channels
Select the channel or channels to include, or let them be automatically assigned. The available channels depend on the selected platform and band.
TX Power Control
Enable/disable automatic adjustment of transmit power.
- Auto: Enter the TX power low and high values, in dBm.
- Manual: Enter the TX power in the form of the percentage of the total available power.
SSIDs
Manually choose the SSIDs that APs using this profile will carry, or let them be selected automatically.
Override AP Login Password
Enable/disable overriding the login password:
- Set: Set the AP login password.
- Leave Unchanged: Leave the password unchanged.
- Set Empty: Remove the password.
Advanced Options
Configure advanced options. For information, see the FortiOS CLI Reference.