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FortiAP, 7.4.2, Release Notes

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FortiAP 7.4.2 Release Notes

1 day ago — 951886. Enable DFS channels for FAP-431G and FAP-433G with region code "T". ... 761298. FAP-234F Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) function could not work. 915600.

3 days ago — ... code "T". 974085. Enable DFS channels for FAP-431G and FAP-433G with region code "J". ... 761298. FAP-234F Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) function could not work.

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Dec 28, 2023 · FortiAP version 7.4.2, build 0634 supports the following models: Wi-Fi 6 Models. FAP-231F, FAP-234F, FAP-23JF,. FAP-431F, FAP-432F, FAP-432FR ...

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FortiAP 7.4 .2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Change log

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Introduction

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Supported models

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New features or enhancements

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Region/country code update and DFS certification

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Changes in CLI

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Upgrade and downgrade information

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Upgrading to FortiAP version 7.4.2

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Downgrading to previous firmware versions

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Firmware image checksums

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Supported upgrade paths

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Product integration support

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Resolved issues

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Known issues

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Change log

Date 2023-12-28

Change description Initial release.

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Introduction
Introduction
This document provides release information for FortiAP version 7.4.2, build 0634. For more information about your FortiAP device, see the FortiWiFi and FortiAP Configuration Guide.
Supported models
FortiAP version 7.4.2, build 0634 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-433G

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New features or enhancements
New features or enhancements

The following table includes FortiAP version 7.4.2 new features and enhancements:

Bug ID 904048 932066
942942
963865
967338 967547 970729 973755

Description
SAM test can support more security modes: OWE, WPA3-SAE, and WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise. WPA3-SAE SSID can support "Hunting-and-Pecking (HnP) only" setting as configured from the FortiGate. Third-party external antenna gain can be configured from the FortiGate. Supported FortiAP models are FAP-432F, FAP-432FR, FAP-433F, FAP-233G, and FAP433G. Improve CAPWAP connectivity over a NAT device by sending keep-alive messages at the configured time interval in "nat-session-keep-alive" from the FortiGate. Support automated reboot functionality when stuck in a discovery loop. Support simplified Bonjour profile provisioning and failover mechanism. Support individual control of IEEE 802.11k and 802.11v protocols in SSID configuration. Support new model FAP-234G.

Region/country code update and DFS certification

Bug ID 950124
950206 951886 974085

Description Support 6GHz channels in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and Saudi Arabia. Support 6GHz channels in Argentina, and El Salvador. Enable DFS channels for FAP-431G and FAP-433G with region code "T". Enable DFS channels for FAP-431G and FAP-433G with region code "J".

Changes in CLI

Bug ID 960062

Description
Add a command to help generate private key for WPA3-SAE SSID with Public Key authentication enabled. FortiAP CLI:

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Bug ID

Description cw_diag sae-pk-gen ssid [curve:prime256v1|secp384r1|secp521r1]

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Upgrade and downgrade information
Upgrade and downgrade information
Upgrading to FortiAP version 7.4.2
FortiAP 7.4.2 supports upgrading from FortiAP version 7.2.2 and later.
Downgrading to previous firmware versions
FortiAP 7.4.2 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: 1. Go to the Fortinet Support website. 2. Log in to your account. If you do not have an account, create one and then log in. 3. From the top banner, select Download > Firmware Image Checksums. 4. Enter the image file name, including the extension. For example, FAP_221C-v6-build0030-FORTINET.out. 5. 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.

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Product integration support
Product integration support

The following table lists product integration and support information for FortiAP version 7.4.2:

FortiOS Web browsers

FortiOS 7.4.2 and later. Microsoft Edge version 41 and later. Mozilla Firefox version 59 and later. Google Chrome version 65 and later. Apple Safari version 9.1 and later (for Mac OS X). Other web browsers may work correctly, but Fortinet does not support them.

We recommend 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.

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Resolved issues
Resolved issues

The following issues have been resolved in FortiAP version 7.4.2. For inquiries about a particular bug, visit the Fortinet Support website.

Bug ID 761298 915600 964007
981265

Description
FAP-234F Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) function could not work.
FAP-431G/433G could not auto negotiate 802.3bt power level from a capable switch.
Wi-Fi clients encounter a login prompt again when roaming over external-portal SSID in bridging mode.
Local-standalone SSID with RADIUS authentication could not apply the customized port number to accounting packets.

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Known issues
Known issues

The following issues have been identified in FortiAP version 7.4.2. For inquiries about a particular bug or to report a bug, visit the Fortinet Support website.

Bug ID 692160 928135 981982

Description
Wireless packets captured by FortiAP radio in Sniffer mode are corrupted. FAP-231G/233G 2.4GHz radio sometimes would stop beaconing multiple SSIDs. FAP-234G as mesh leaf cannot create a connection with mesh root FAP. Workaround: On the FortiGate, edit the wtp-profile of FAP-234G, and set indooroutdoor-deployment to indoor.

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