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Editing FortiAP devices

Editing FortiAP devices

To edit FortiAP devices:
  1. 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.

  2. Locate the FortiAP device in the list in the content pane, or refine the list by selecting an option from the quick status bar.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. For more information on Tunnel, Bridge, and Manual settings, see FortiAP profiles.

    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.

    https://help.fortinet.com/cli/fos60hlp/60/index.htm.

Editing FortiAP devices

Editing FortiAP devices

To edit FortiAP devices:
  1. 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.

  2. Locate the FortiAP device in the list in the content pane, or refine the list by selecting an option from the quick status bar.

  3. 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.

  4. 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. For more information on Tunnel, Bridge, and Manual settings, see FortiAP profiles.

    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.

    https://help.fortinet.com/cli/fos60hlp/60/index.htm.