Connecting to the FortiAP CLI
The FortiAP unit has a CLI through which some configuration options can be set. You can access the CLI using Telnet.
To access the FortiAP unit CLI through the FortiAP Ethernet port
1. Connect your computer to the FortiAP Ethernet interface, either directly with a cross-over cable or through a separate switch or hub.
2. Change your computer’s IP address to 192.168.1.3
3. Telnet to IP address 192.168.1.2.
Ensure that FortiAP is in a private network with no DHCP server for the static IP address to be accessible.
4. Login with user name admin and no password.
5. Enter commands as needed.
6. Optionally, use the passwd command to assign an administrative password for better security.
7. Save the configuration by entering the following command:
cfg –c .
8. Unplug the FortiAP and then plug it back in, in order for the configuration to take effect
To access the FortiAP unit CLI through the FortiGate unit
1. Connect the FortiAP unit to the FortiGate network interface that has been configured for FortiAP units.
2. Use the FortiGate CLI execute telnet command to access the FortiAP. For example, if the FortiAP unit IP address is 192.168.1.2, enter
execute telnet 192.168.1.2
3. At the FortiAP login prompt, enter admin. When you are finished using the FortiAP CLI, enter exit.
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| When a WiFi controller has taken control of the FortiAP unit, Telnet access to the FortiAP unit’s CLI is no longer available. |