Wireless network examples
Wireless network examples This chapter provides an example wireless network configuration. Basic wireless network A more complex example Basic wireless network This example uses automatic configuration...
View ArticleManaging a FortiAP with FortiCloud
Managing a FortiAP with FortiCloud This chapter provides a few FortiCloud-managed FortiAP configuration examples. FortiCloud-managed FortiAP WiFi FortiCloud-managed FortiAP WiFi without a key You can...
View ArticleUsing a FortiWiFi unit as a client
Using a FortiWiFi unit as a client A FortiWiFi unit by default operates as a wireless access point. But a FortiWiFi unit can also operate as a wireless client, connecting the FortiGate unit to another...
View ArticleSupport for location-based services
Support for location-based services FortiOS supports location-based services by collecting information about WiFi devices near FortiGate-managed access points, even if the devices don’t associate with...
View ArticleTroubleshooting FortiAP shell command through CAPWAP control tunnel
FortiAP shell command through CAPWAP control tunnel Very often, the FortiAP in the field is behind a NAT device, and access to the FortiAP through Telnet or SSH is not available. As a troubleshooting...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Signal strength issues
Signal strength issues Poor signal strength is possibly the most common customer complaint. Below you will learn where to begin identifying and troubleshooting poor signal strength, and learn what...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Throughput issues
Throughput issues Sometimes communication issues can be caused by low performance. Testing the link You can identify delays or lost packets by sending ping packets from your wireless client. If there...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Connection issues
Connection issues If the client has a connectivity issue that is not due to signal strength, the solution varies by the symptom. Client connection issues If client is unable to connect to FortiAP: Make...
View ArticleTroubleshooting General problems
General problems Not all WiFi problems are related to signal strength, interference, or misconfiguration. The following OSI model identifies some of the more common issues per layer. Best practices for...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Packet sniffer
Packet sniffer Capturing the traffic between the controller and the FortiAP can help you identify most FortiAP and client connection issues. This section describes the following recommended packet...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Useful debugging commands
Useful debugging commands For a comprehensive list of useful debug options you can use the following help commands on the controller: diagnose wireless-controller wlac help (this command lists the...
View ArticleReference
Reference This chapter provides some reference information pertaining to wireless networks. FortiAP web-based manager Wireless radio channels WiFi event types FortiAP CLI FortiAP web-based manager...
View ArticleWhat’s New In FortiOS 5.6.1
Executive Summary This chapter briefly highlights some of the higher profile new FortiOS 5.6 features, some of which have been enhanced for FortiOS 5.6.1. Security Fabric enhancements Security Fabric...
View ArticleFortiOS 5.6.1 New Security Fabric features
New Security Fabric features In FortiOS 5.6, the Security Fabric (previously known as the Cooperative Security Fabric) has been expanded in several ways to add more functionality and visibility. One of...
View ArticleSecurity Fabric Audit and Fabric Score
Security Fabric Audit and Fabric Score This chapter contains information about the Security Fabric Audit and Fabric Score, which together provide a method to continually monitor and improve your...
View ArticleNew Dashboard Features
New Dashboard Features The FortiOS 5.6 Dashboard has a new layout with a Network Operations Center (NOC) view with a focus on alerts. Widgets are interactive; by clicking or hovering over most widgets,...
View ArticleFortiExplorer for iOS
FortiExplorer for iOS A new iOS FortiExplorer app is available as of April 8, 2017. FortExplorer for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and supports configuration via REST API and...
View ArticleTransparent web proxy
Transparent web proxy (386474) In addition to the Explicit Web Proxy, FortiOS now supports a Transparent web proxy. While it does not have as many features as Explicit Web Proxy, the transparent proxy...
View ArticleNGFW Policy Mode
NGFW Policy Mode (371602) You can operate your FortiGate or individual VDOMs in Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Policy Mode. You can enable NGFW policy mode by going to System > Settings, setting...
View ArticleNew FortiView Endpoint Vulnerability Scanner chart
New FortiView Endpoint Vulnerability Scanner chart (378647) FortiOS 5.6.0 adds a new chart to illustrate Endpoint Control events: Endpoint Vulnerability. This is a list/bubble chart, that tracks...
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