FORTINET FBS-10F-WiFi Forti BranchSASE 10F WiFi User Guide

Mounting Slots and Rubber Feet:
Use the mounting slots to hang the unit on the wall and apply the rubber feet to protect the unit and the surface it is placed on.

Basic Connection:

Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN/PoE port on the device.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the PoE LAN port of your network device.
If not using PoE, connect the device to a power outlet using a power adapter.

Warning: Ensure IEEE 802.3at compliant PoE injectors are used to prevent device damage.

IP Configuration:
After connecting network interfaces, the device automatically tries to obtain an IP address from DHCP. If unsuccessful, default IP is 192.168.1.2/24.
To log in, access FortiExtender GUI and use ‘admin’ as both username and password.

FAQ:

Q: How do I reset the device?
A: Utilize the RESET button located on the device to perform a reset.

Q: What do the different LED indicator colors mean?
A: Refer to the LED indicator section in the manual for detailed information on LED colors and their meanings.

May 09, 2024
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Package Contents

LED Indicators

Power (PoE 802.3at or 12V DC 3A)
Off: Device is off.
Green: Device is on.
Blinking Green: Device is booting up.
Orange: System is in error.
LAN/POE (1 Gbps 802.3at PoE RJ45)
Off: Link is off.
Green: Link is on.
Blinking Green: Transmitting at 1 Gbps.
Blinking Orange: Transmitting at 100 Mbps.
WAN (1 Gbps RJ45)
Off: Link is off.
Green: Link is on.
Blinking Green: Transmitting at 1 Gbps.
Blinking Orange: Transmitting at 100 Mbps.
WiFi (5GHz & 2.4GHz 2×2 MU-MIMO)
Off: Radios 1 and 2 are off.
Blue: Radio 1 is on.
Blinking Blue: Radio 1 is transmitting data.
Orange: Radio 2 is on.
Blinking Orange: Radio 2 is transmitting data.
Green: Radios 1 and 2 are on.
Blinking Green: Radios 1 and 2 are transmitting data.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Off: No BLE client.
Blue: Client is connected.

Interfaces

OPTIONAL POWER (12V DC) Optional 12V DC/3A adapter.
RESET resets the device.
CONSOLE (RJ-45) CLI management computer interface.
WAN (RJ-45) 1 Gbps Ethernet interface.
LAN/POE (RJ-45) 1 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface.

USB 3.0 (Type A) software-enabled power through the GPIO, 5V/0.5A.

Mounting Slots and Rubber Feet

MOUNTING SLOTS hang the unit to the wall.
RUBBER FEET protect the unit and the desktop or flat surface.
KENSINGTON LOCK secures the unit to a stationary object.

Basic Connection

Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN/PoE port on the FortiExtender device.
Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the PoE LAN port of your FortiGate appliance, and ensure that the FortiGate interface provides DHCP server service to issue an IP address to the FortiExtender when connected to LAN/POE of the FortiExtender.

Optional: If you are not using PoE, you can connect the device to a power outlet using power adapter.

Warning: This device complies with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE specification. Do not use any PoE injectors that are not IEEE 802.3at compliant as they may damage your device.

IP Configuration

After you have connected the FortiExtender network interfaces, the device automatically attempts to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. If the device fails to obtain a DHCP IP, it will be set to the default IP address of 192.168.1.2/24. Alternatively, FortiBranchSASE 10F–WiFi (Model: FBS-10F-WiFi) comes with a default wireless LAN management interface. You can log on to the interface at http://192.168.200.99, using the device’s serial number as the network SSID. You can connect to it manually to access the device’s GUI. It’s a network with open security (no password). We strongly recommend that you change the WiFi LAN security mode right away. To log in to the FortiExtender device, start the FortiExtender GUI, and in both the username and password fields, type admin and press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Note: If you are logging in to the device for the first time, you will be prompted to change the default password. We strongly recommend that you change the password right away.

Installation

The FortiBranchSASE 10F–WiFi (Model: FBS-10F-WiFi) device is designed to be placed on a desk or mounted on a wall using the provided Wall-Mounting Bracket.

Place on top of a desk or flat surface

Attach the rubber feet to the four corners on the bottom of the unit.
Place the unit on a desk or flat surface.
Secure the unit in a place with a Kensington lock, if necessary. (Note: Kensington lock is not included in the product package.)

Mount on a wall

Peel off the drill template sticker, and stick it to a desired location on the wall.
Use the template to mark and drill the pilot holes.

Insert the anchors into the holes.
Insert the screws through the four mounting holes of the wall mounting bracket into the anchors on the wall and tighten.
Hold the device facing you, slide it into the wall mounting bracket from right to left until it locks.

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C.
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude).

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.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12V DC, 3A or by 54 Vdc from PoE source.

Regulatory Notices
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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. 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. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 21cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution: Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.
This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.

Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada
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:

This device may not cause interference.

This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 24cm between the radiator & your body.
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate.

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.
(iii) where applicable, 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 6.2.2.3 shall be clearly indicated.
This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-2317T096 / Model: FBS-10F-WiFi) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain 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 it’s 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.

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.

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

2412–2472 MHz less than 20 dBm
2402–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm

2405–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm
5180–5240 MHz less than 23 dBm
5260–5320 MHz less than 23 dBm *

5500–5700 MHz less than 30 dBm *
5745–5825 MHz less than 14 dBm

Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 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.
This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

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

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) 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:

Frequency Range (MHz)

2402–2480 MHz
2405–2480 MHz

Max. Transmit Power (dBm)

9.98 dBm
9.97 dBm
2412–2472 MHz 19.96 dBm

5180–5240 MHz 22.74 dBm
5260–5320 MHz 22.48 dBm
5500–5700 MHz 29.41 dBm

5745–5825 MHz 13.78 dBm

UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:

2402–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm

2405–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm
2412–2472 MHz less than 20 dBm
5180–5240 MHz less than 23 dBm

5260–5320 MHz less than 23 dBm*
5500–5700 MHz less than 30 dBm*

Note: *Only with DFS bands certification.
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 in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in the following countries:

National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) – Taiwan
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References

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