Chapter 6 Deploying Wireless Networks for FortiOS 5.0 : Access point deployment : Discovering and authorizing APs : Pre-authorizing a FortiAP unit
  
Pre-authorizing a FortiAP unit
If you enter the FortiAP unit information in advance, it is authorized and will begin to function when it is connected.
To pre-authorize a FortiAP unit
1. Go to WiFi Controller > Managed Access Points > Managed FortiAPs and select Create New.
On some models the WiFi Controller menu is called WiFi & Switch Controller.
2. Enter the Serial Number of the FortiAP unit.
3. Configure the Wireless Settings as required.
4. Select OK.