Device Manager – FortiManager 5.2

To view the list of FortiAP/FortiWiFi access points, in the Device Manager tab, select desired ADOM, then select All FortiAP . The FortiAP list is shown in the content pane. The following information is provided:
FortiGate The FortiGate that is managing the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
VDOM The VDOM that contains the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point.
Access Point The access point. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
Model The device model. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
Serial Number The device’s serial number. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
State The state of the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point. Hover the cursor over the icon to see a description of the state. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
Connected Via The method by which the device is connected to the FortiGate.
AP Profile The AP Profile assigned to the device. Click the column header to sort the entries in ascending or descending order.
Join Time The time that the device joined.
Channel The channel or channels used by the device.
OS Version The operating system version running on the device.
SSIDs The SSIDs associated with the access point.

add a FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point:
In the All FortiAP group, right-click on a device and select Create New from the pop-up menu. The Edit FortiAP dialog box is displayed. Edit FortiAP

2. Type the FortiAP serial number, the name, and select OK.
The new FortiAP will auto install to FortiGate. The number of FortiAPs that can be installed is dependent on the FortiGate model.
To edit a FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point:
1. In the All FortiAP group, right-click on a device and select Edit from the pop-up menu, or simply select the device’s serial number. The Edit FortiAP dialog box opens. Edit FortiAP

2. Configure the following settings:
Serial Number The device’s serial number. This field cannot be edited.
FortiGate The FortiGate that is managing the device. This field cannot be edited.
VDOM The VDOM that contains the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point. This field cannot be edited.
Name Type a name for the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point.
Managed AP Status
Status The status of the FortiAP/FortiWiFi access point, such as Connected . This field cannot be edited.
Connected Via The method by which the device is connected to the FortiGate. This field cannot be edited.
Basic MAC Address The MAC address of the device. This field cannot be edited.
Join Time The time that the device joined. This field cannot be edited.
Clients The number of clients connected to the device. This field cannot be edited.
OS Version The operating system version being used by the device. This field cannot be edited.
State Select Authorize or Deauthorize to authorize or deauthorize the device.
Wireless Settings
AP Profile Select an AP profile to apply to the device from the drop-down list.
The list will be limited to profiles that correspond to the device model.
3. Select OK to save your changes.
To authorize a discovered FortiAP device:
1. In the All FortiAP group, right-click on a device and select Authorize from the pop-up menu. Optionally, you can select Edit from the pop-up menu and select to authorize the device in the Edit FortiAP dialog box. A dialog box will be displayed with the authorization status.
2. Select OK to close the dialog box.
To deauthorize an access point:
1. In the All FortiAP group, right-click on a device and select Deauthorize from the pop-up menu. Optionally, you can select Edit from the pop-up menu and select to deauthorize the device in the Edit FortiAP dialog box. A dialog box will be displayed with the authorization status.
2. Select OK to close the dialog box.


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