Device Manager : Access points
 
Access points
Access points that are managed by the FortiGate units managed by the FortiManager device can be configure from the All FortiAP group in the tree menu of the Device Manager tab. Right-clicking on the FortiAP devices allows the devices to be edited, updated, and restarted; client and rogue AP lists can also be viewed.
To view the list of FortiAP devices, 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.
VDOM
The VDOM that contains the FortiAP.
Access Point
The access point.
Serial Number
The device’s serial number.
State
The state of the FortiAP device. Hover the cursor over the icon to see a description of the state.
Connected Via
The method by which the device is connected to the FortiGate.
AP Profile
The AP Profile used by the device.
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.
To edit a FortiAP device:
1. In the FortiAP, 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.
Figure 90: 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. This field cannot be edited.
Name
Enter a name for the FortAP device.
Managed AP Status
 
 
Status
The status of the FortiAP device, 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 update the FortiAP device firmware:
1. Right-click on a device in the FortiAP list and select Upgrade from the pop-up menu.
The Upgrade Firmware dialog box opens, listing the available updates.
Figure 91: Upgrade firmware
2. Select Upgrade Now, and then select OK in the confirmation dialog box, to update the FortiAP to the selected firmware version.