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Default Logins

• Access: https://192.168.1.2
• Username: admin
• Password: leave blank

• Access: https://fortiedge.forticloud.com
• Username: user-defined
• Password: user-defined

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FortiEdge Cloud

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Package Contents

The package for FortiAP 241K/243K (FAP-241K*, FAP-243K**) typically includes:

• FortiAP Device*
• FortiAP Antenna Device**
• 6x Antennas**
• 2x 9/16 in. or 15/16 in. T-Rail mounting brackets
• 8x Mounting Screws with 8x Anchors
• 1x Mounting Bracket

Setup Options

Power the FortiAP device with a PoE injector, FortiGate or FortiSwitch PoE port, or the optional (not included) power adapter.

FortiEdge Cloud Setup

[Diagram: FortiAP LAN Port connected via Ethernet Cable (not included) to the internet, leading to FortiEdge Cloud access at https://fortilan.forticloud.com.]

Note: Use your FortiCloud credentials to log in, then click Inventory, Import AP Key, and enter the Cloud Key on the device sticker.

Direct Connection Setup

[Diagram: FortiAP LAN Port connected via Ethernet Cable (not included) directly to a FortiGate Ethernet Port.]

Note: To self-configure, preauthorize the FortiAP on your FortiGate. Otherwise, once connected, wait for the FortiAP to appear on the Managed FortiAP page in FortiOS.

Network Connection Setup

[Diagram: FortiAP LAN Port connected via Ethernet Cable (not included) to a switch labeled 'Same Network', which is then connected to a FortiGate Ethernet Port.]

Note: Connect to the FortiAP using 192.168.1.2 with username 'admin' and set a password. Specify the FortiGate IP using the command: cfg -a AC_IPADDR=<FortiGate_IP> followed by cfg -c, where <FortiGate_IP> is the FortiGate IP address.

Mounting Instructions

T-Bar Mounting

Rail Assembly: [Diagram: Shows a T-bar ceiling rail and a mounting bracket being assembled, with arrows indicating connection points.]

Bracket Installation: [Diagram: Shows the mounting bracket being attached to a T-bar, highlighting a 'Security Latch' mechanism for securing the bracket.]

Attachment Method:

• 1. Hook: The bracket hooks onto the T-bar.
• 2. Clip: The bracket clips into place, secured by a latch.

T-Bar Compatibility:

• Supports 15/16 in. T-Bar
• Supports 9/16 in. T-Bar

Device Attachment

[Diagram: Shows the mounting bracket (already attached to a surface) sliding onto the FortiAP device. The 'Security Latch' on the bracket engages with the device.]

Wall Mounting

Slide Rail Mounting: [Diagram: Shows mounting rails being attached to a wall. The bracket is then attached to these rails, and finally, the FortiAP device is mounted onto the bracket.]

Bracket Mounting

[Diagram: Illustrates a bracket being screwed onto a wall or surface. The FortiAP device is then attached to this bracket, secured by a 'Security Latch'.]

Antenna Installation (FAP-243K only)

Follow these steps to install antennas on the FAP-243K model:

1. Insert the antenna base firmly into the appropriate antenna mount.
2. Securely hand-tighten the antenna fastening collar.
3. Repeat for the remaining antennas.

[Diagram: Top-down view of the FortiAP 243K showing numbered antenna ports (A1-A6) and a BLE antenna. Labels indicate frequency bands: A1/A6 (6G), A2/A5 (2/5/6G), A3/A4 (2/5G).]

Antenna Band Allocation Note:

• Ant 3 and 4: Radio 1 and Radio 2 Service in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
• Ant 2 and 5: Radio 4 in 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz; 6 GHz Scanning.
• Ant 1 and 6: Radio 3 Service in 6.0 GHz band.

Interfaces - FAP 241K / 243K

LED Status

• Power:
• Off: Device is off.
• Green: Device is on and connected to a controller.
• Amber: Device is on but not connected to a controller.

• LAN:
• Off: LAN is not connected.
• Green: LAN is connected.
• Blinking Green: LAN data activity.

• WiFi:
• Off: WiFi is not broadcasting.
• Green: SSID is broadcasting.
• Blinking Green: Wireless data activity.

Ports

[Diagram: Front view of the FortiAP 241K/243K showing numbered ports: 1. LED STATUS, 2. LAN1 POE/10G (RJ-45), 3. LAN2/1G (RJ-45), 4. CONSOLE (RJ-45), 5. RESET, 6. OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC).]

• 2. LAN1 POE/10G (RJ-45): 10 Gbps 802.3bt PoE Ethernet interface.
• 3. LAN2/1G (RJ-45): 1 Gbps Ethernet interface.
• 4. CONSOLE (RJ-45): CLI management port.
• 5. RESET: System reset button.
• 6. OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC): Optional 12V DC 3A adapter (SKU: SP-FAP400-PA).

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental Specifications

Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C.

Refer to the specific Product Model Data Sheet for detailed Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude).

(French translation provided in original document for environmental specs.)

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 translation provided in original document for safety.)

This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12Vdc, 4A or by 55 Vdc from a PoE source.

(French translation provided in original document for power supply.)

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 a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

• For FAP-241K: This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 45 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• For FAP-243K: This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 40 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.

• For FAP-241K (Indoor Access Point and UNII-4 Indoor AP):
• FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.
• The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet.
• Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
• For FAP-241K and FAP-243K (6SD):
• The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft.
• Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

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 the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channels 1-11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

Operation shall be limited to indoor use only.

• FAP-241K for Low-power indoor:
• Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
• Operation shall be limited to indoor use only.
• FAP-241K and FAP-243K for Standard-power:
• Devices shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
• Operation on oil platforms, automobiles, trains, maritime vessels and aircraft shall be prohibited.
• Information for antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the E.I.R.P. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 4.5.4.c shall be clearly indicated.
• The antenna height shall be determined by the installer or operator of the standard-power access point or fixed client device, or by automatic means. This information shall be stored internally in the device. Provision of accurate device information is mandatory.

Radiation Exposure Limits (ISED):

• For FAP-241K: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 27 cm between the radiator and your body.
• For FAP-243K: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 23 cm between the radiator and your body.

Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Caution: The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.

Under ISED regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISED. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotopically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This radio transmitter IC: 7280B-240602 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(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.

Antenna Specifications

FAP-241K

FAP-243K

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 a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including combinations of software, firmware, and hardware) provided by Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end customer directly for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives, and Fortinet makes no assurances for such products.

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150-5350 MHz and 5945MHz-6425MHz frequency ranges in the following countries.

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

In accordance with Article 3.1(a), 3.1(b), 3.2 of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

(Various language declarations for CE compliance are present in the PDF but are omitted here for conciseness as per instructions to merge into primary language. The English statement is retained.)

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 a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and 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 the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK

National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) – Taiwan

(Original text in Traditional Chinese, summarized as per instructions to merge into primary language.)

This equipment requires professional installation and setup and is not sold directly to consumers. It must not interfere with legal communications or cause harm to aviation safety. Users must report any interference and cease operation until it is resolved.

Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – Brazil

Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. www.gov.br/anatel

(This is the original Portuguese text, kept as it's a direct quote from the regulatory body.)

Copyright and Legal Information

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Performance and other metrics contained herein were attained in internal lab tests under ideal conditions, and actual performance and other results may vary. Network variables, different network environments, and other conditions may affect performance results. Nothing herein represents any binding commitment by Fortinet, and Fortinet disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, except to the extent Fortinet enters a binding written contract, signed by Fortinet's Chief Legal Officer, with a purchaser that expressly warrants that the identified product will perform according to certain expressly-identified performance metrics and, in such event, only the specific performance metrics expressly identified in such binding written contract shall be binding on Fortinet. For absolute clarity, any such warranty will be limited to performance in the same ideal conditions as in Fortinet's internal lab tests. Fortinet disclaims in full any covenants, representations, and guarantees pursuant hereto, whether express or implied. Fortinet reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication without notice, and the most current version of the publication shall be applicable.

For Product License Agreement / EULA and Warranty Terms, visit https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/legal/EULA.pdf

Document identifier: FAP-241K-243K-QSG-20241204