FortiExtender 101G QuickStart Guide

The Essentials

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Default Logins

• GUI: 192.168.200.99
  Username: admin
  Password: leave blank
• FortiCloud: fortiedge.forticloud.com
  Username: user-defined
  Password: user-defined

Fortinet Documents Library

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FortiEdge Cloud

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FortiSASE ThinEdge

Secure thin edge locations with enterprise-grade protection using FortiExtender as a FortiSASE LAN extension in micro-branch deployments. For details, visit www.fortinet.com/products/sase.

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Package Contents

Your FortiExtender 101G package includes:

• QuickStart Guide
• Drill Template Sticker
• FortiExtender Device (FEX-101G)
• 3x LTE Antennas
• 4x Rubber Feet
• 2x Wall Mount Screws
• 4x Wall Mount Anchors

Setup

Power the device on Port 4 using a PoE injector, FortiGate PoE port, or a FortiSwitch PoE port. Alternatively, use a 12VDC adapter (not included) connected to the DC socket on the back.

GUI Setup

Connect to the device via Ethernet cable (not included) to Port 1. The default static IP address for the device is 192.168.200.1/24. Access the GUI via your web browser at https://192.168.200.99 with username 'admin' and a blank password.

CLI Setup

Connect to the Console Port using a console cable (not included). The default serial settings are: Speed: 115200, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None.

Cloud Integration

FortiEdge Cloud

Connect Port 1 via Ethernet cable (not included) to your network, which then connects to FortiEdge Cloud at fortiedge.forticloud.com. Once registered and logged into FortiEdge Cloud, your device will automatically appear in Inventory.

FortiSASE LAN Extension

To configure your FortiExtender as a FortiSASE LAN Extension, refer to the Edge Device and Prerequisites sections in the FortiSASE Admin Guide at docs.fortinet.com/product/fortisase.

Installation

Antennas and SIMs Installation

1. Hand tighten the collars for each LTE antenna.
2. Insert two micro-SIMs (3FF). Refer to the Admin Guide for configuration details: docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiextender/.

Diagram Description: The device is shown with three LTE antennas being attached to the rear.

Wall Mounting

1. Secure the brackets using the provided screws.
2. Mark the anchor locations and drill holes.
3. Install the anchors and screws, then lock the device in place.

Diagram Description: The FortiExtender 101G is shown mounted on a wall using brackets, with LTE antennas attached.

Device Views

Right View

• 1 CONSOLE Port (RJ45): For CLI management.
• 2 USB 2.0 Port
• 3 WAN Port (RJ45) and LED:
  
  • Blue: 2.5 Gbps connection
  • Flashing Blue: 2.5 Gbps data activity
  • Green: 1 Gbps or 100/10Mbps connection
  • Flashing Green: 1 Gbps or 100/10 Mbps data activity
  • Off: Not connected
• 4 LAN Ports 1 to 4 (RJ45) and LEDs:
  
  • Green: 1 Gbps connection
  • Flashing Green: 1 Gbps data activity
  • Amber: 100/10 Mbps connection
  • Flashing Amber: 100/10 Mbps connection
  • Off: Not connected
  • POE Port 4: Supports PoE PD 802.3af/at
• 5 12VDC/2.5A Input (optional): Use a 12VDC/2.5A power adapter with a 2.1 mm plug.
• 6 LTE Antenna Connectors x3

Top View

• 1 LTE Antenna Connectors x3
• 2 LTE Carrier LED:
  
  • Green: LTE connected
  • Slow Flashing Green: Connecting to carrier
  • Fast Flashing Green: SIM or firmware error
  • Off: LTE not connected
• 3 Power LED:
  
  • Green: Device is on
  • Flashing Green: Booting up
  • Amber: System error
  • Off: Device is off
• 4 FortiSASE LAN Extension LED:
  
  • Blue: Connected
  • Slow Flashing Blue: Connecting
  • Fast Flashing Blue: Connection Error
  • Off: Not connected
• 5 Management LED:
  
  • Blue: FortiGate or FortiExplorer Cloud managed
  • Flashing Blue: Connecting to a managed device
  • Off: Stand-alone mode
• 6 Signal Strength LED:
  
  • Green = LTE
    Four Bars: >75%
  • Three Bars: 50% to 75%
  • Two Bars: 25% to 50%
  • One Bar: <25%

Left View

• 1 LTE Antenna Connectors x3
• 2 SIM Slot Cover: For SIM Card1 and SIM Card2.
• 3 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Button and LED:
  
  • Green: Discovery mode
  • Flashing Blue: Pairing
  • Blue: Connected (LED will turn off after five seconds)
  • Off: BLE is off
• 4 Reset/Default Button: Press and hold (>10secs) until the device reboots and restores factory settings.

Bottom View

• 1 LTE Antenna Connectors x3
• 2 Rubber Feet Grooves x4
• 3 Wall Mounting Holes x2
• 4 Wall Hanging Slots x2

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental Specifications

Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C. Refer to the specific Product Model Data Sheet for detailed Environmental Specifications.

(French: Température ambiante de fonctionnement : 0°C à 40°C. Référez-vous à la Fiche Technique du produit pour les spécifications environnementales.)

Safety

Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0 per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

(French: Attention : Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement connecté aux réseaux PoE sans installation externe de routage.)

This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12 Vdc, minimum 2A, or by 54Vdc from a PoE source.

(French: Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d'alimentation à courant continu homologué UL de 12Vdc, minimum 2A nominal marqué LPS ou Class 2 ou par une source d'alimentation par Ethernet de 54Vdc (PoE).)

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. It should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment and should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-250501) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. This device and its antennas must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.

European Conformity (CE) - EU

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Declarations

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

This declaration is valid for Fortinet products provided by Fortinet or its authorized partners within the EU or countries implementing EU Directives. Fortinet makes no assurances for products not obtained directly from authorized sources.

English: This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

(Other languages listed in the PDF are omitted for conciseness, as English is the primary language.)

Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available at: site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

The following table provides information on frequency bands and maximum RF transmit power for the product sold in the EU:

UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom

The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at: site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK

Copyright and Legal Information

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