FortiAP 7.4.4 Release Notes
Introduction
This document provides release information for FortiAP version 7.4.4, build 0713.
For more information about your FortiAP device, see the FortiWiFi and FortiAP Configuration Guide.
Supported Models
FortiAP version 7.4.4, build 0713 supports the following models:
Wi-Fi 6 Models
- FAP-231F, FAP-234F, FAP-23JF, FAP-431F, FAP-432F, FAP-432FR, FAP-433F, FAP-831F
Wi-Fi 6E Models
- FAP-231G, FAP-233G, FAP-234G, FAP-431G, FAP-432G, FAP-433G
Wi-Fi 7 Models
- FAP-441K (build 6779), FAP-443K (build 6779)
Change Log
| Date | Change Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | Initial release. |
| 2024-11-06 | Updated Supported models on page 5 and Region/country code update and DFS certification on page 6. |
New Features or Enhancements
New Features and Enhancements
| Bug ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 1006878 | Support the MPSK profile in local-standalone WPA3-SAE SSID. |
| 1029527 | Improve the configuration of BLE-based Real-Time Location Service (RTLS) and support "Evresys" RTLS solution. |
| 1030089 | Support channel bandwidth configuration in Sniffer mode. |
| 1032950 | Support updating the MAC address database from the FortiGate WiFi Controller. |
| 1043785 | Support RADIUS-based MAC-address MPSK authentication on WPA3-SAE SSID. |
| 1056860 | Support uploading the portal server's certificate with wildcard or matching DNS names to improve HTTPS host redirection over bridge-mode captive-portal SSID. |
Region/Country Code Update and DFS Certification
| Bug ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 0911455 | Add Nigeria (NG) to region code "I". |
| 0936150 | Enable 6GHz channels for Faroe Islands (FO). |
| 1034565 | Enable DFS channels for FAP-234G with region code "T". |
| 1043444 | Enable DFS channels for FAP-432G with region code "E", "I", "Y", "S", "V", "D", and "N" (without Brazil Anatel). |
| 1043895 | Enable 6GHz channels (1 - 93) for Taiwan and Macau. |
| 1046018 | Enable DFS channels for FAP-431G and 433G with region code "K". |
| 1056641 | Enable DFS channels for FAP-441K with region code "J". |
| 1061658 | Change Uzbekistan to region code "P"; enable 6GHz channels (1 - 93) for region "P". |
| 1061666 | Enable 6 GHz channels (1 - 93) for Philippines and Pakistan. |
| 1063701 | Enable DFS channels for FAP-432G with region code "A". |
| 1070912 | On FortiAP Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E models, the region code of the following countries has changed from "A" to "N": Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Micronesia, and Panama. |
| 1077778 | Note: On FortiAP Wi-Fi 7 models, these country codes are still in region code "A". FAP-443K with region code "A" has disabled the 6GHz radio due to limitations of the Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) module. |
Upgrade and Downgrade Information
Upgrading to FortiAP version 7.4.4
FortiAP 7.4.4 supports upgrading from FortiAP version 7.2.2 and later.
Downgrading to Previous Firmware Versions
FortiAP 7.4.4 supports downgrading to FortiAP version 7.2.2 and later.
Firmware Image Checksums
To get the MD5 checksum code for a Fortinet firmware image, perform the following steps:
- Go to the Fortinet Support website.
- Log in to your account. If you do not have an account, create one and then log in.
- From the top banner, select Support > Firmware Image Checksum.
- Enter the image file name, including the extension. For example, FAP_231F-v7-build0365-FORTINET.out.
- Click Get Checksum Code.
Supported Upgrade Paths
To view all previous FortiAP versions, build numbers, and their supported upgrade paths, see the Fortinet Documentation website.
Product Integration Support
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| FortiOS | FortiOS 7.4.5 and later. |
| Web browsers |
Other web browsers may work correctly, but Fortinet does not support them. |
Fortinet recommends that the FortiAP firmware version be matched with the respective FortiOS version, when available. Other variations of FortiOS and FortiAP versions may technically work for the lowest common feature set. However, if problems arise, Fortinet Support will ask that the versions be matched, as recommended, before troubleshooting.
Resolved Issues
| Bug ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 0899483 | Rogue AP suppression couldn't work. |
| 0899796 | FortiAP couldn't handle fragmented packets randomly. |
| 0901595 | Fixed a kernel crash issue PC is at wlan_objmgr_pdev_release_ref+0x1bc/0x2e8 [umac]. |
| 0920093 | Excessive unknown frames from over-the-air were forwarded to the FortiGate. |
| 0923964 | Some Wi-Fi devices couldn't acknowledge DHCP packets transmitted by FortiAP over the 802.11ax band. |
| 0991770 | The IP tables became corrupted after removing captive-portal SSID with social-media login. |
| 1024137 | After operating for an extended period of time, FortiAP stops sending EAPOL packets and de-authenticates wireless stations with 4-way handshake timeout. |
| 1028653 | Ekahau tag blink mode couldn't work with FortiAP. |
| 1032487 | Fixed a watchdog issue in the FortiAP cwWtpd daemon when performing LLDP power negotiation with the peer switch port. |
| 1039347 | Some Wi-Fi devices couldn't connect when the FortiAP spectrum scan was on. |
| 1042993 | FortiAP added extra padding in the Circuit ID field of DHCP option 82. |
| 1052260 | FortiAP with region code "E" should support country code Saudi Arabia (SA). |
| 1054107 | In rare instances, FortiAP sent probe response without including the SSID name. |
| 1056451 | FortiAP goes offline after a switch connects over the FortiAP mesh bridge. |
| 1056857 | When two SSIDs were assigned to the 6GHz radio, some Wi-Fi devices can only detect one SSID. |
| 1056861 | Fixed a kernel crash issue PC is at run_timer_softirq+0x138/0x1c8. |
| 1055682 | Fixed a kernel crash issue sched_algo_txbf.c:1034 Assertion. |
Known Issues
| Bug ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 980717 | FAP-234G/432G outdoor mode cannot work on the 6GHz radio band. |
| 981982 | FAP-234G/432G as mesh leaf cannot create a connection with mesh root FAP. Workaround: On the FortiGate, edit the wtp-profile of the FAP-234G/432G, and set indoor-outdoor-deployment to indoor. |
