Wireless network examples This chapter provides an example wireless network configuration. Basic wireless network A more complex example Basic wireless network This example uses automatic configuration to set up a basic wireless network. To configure this wireless network, you must: Configure authentication for wireless users Configure the SSID (WiFi […]
Configuring wireless network clients This chapter shows how to configure typical wireless network clients to connect to a wireless network with WPA- Enterprise security. Windows XP client Windows 7 client Mac OS client Linux client Troubleshooting Windows XP client To configure the WPA-Enterprise network connection 1. In the Windows […]
Wireless network monitoring You can monitor both your wireless clients and other wireless networks that are available in your coverage area. Monitoring wireless clients Monitoring rogue APs Suppressing rogue APs Monitoring wireless network health Monitoring wireless clients To view connected clients on a FortiWiFi unit 1. Go to […]
Protecting the WiFi Network Wireless IDS WiFi data channel encryption Protected Management Frames support Wireless IDS The FortiGate Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) monitors wireless traffic for a wide range of security threats by detecting and reporting on possible intrusion attempts. When an attack is detected the FortiGate unit […]
Using Remote WLAN FortiAPs Remote WLAN FortiAP models enable you to provide a pre-configured WiFi access point to a remote or traveling employee. Once plugged in at home or in a hotel room, the FortiAP automatically discovers the enterprise FortiGate WiFi controller over the Internet and broadcasts the same wireless […]
Combining WiFi and wired networks with a software switch Combining WiFi and wired networks with a software switch FortiAP local bridging (Private Cloud-Managed AP) Using bridged FortiAPs to increase scalability Combining WiFi and wired networks with a software switch A WiFi network can be combined with a wired LAN […]
Wireless Mesh The access points of a WiFi network are usually connected to the WiFi controller through Ethernet wiring. A wireless mesh eliminates the need for Ethernet wiring by connecting WiFi access points to the controller by radio. This is useful where installation of Ethernet wiring is impractical. Overview of […]
Access point deployment This chapter describes how to configure access points for your wireless network. Overview Network topology for managed APs Discovering and authorizing APs Advanced WiFi controller discovery Wireless client load balancing for high-density deployments FortiAP Groups LAN port options Preventing IP fragmentation of packets in CAPWAP tunnels LED […]
