Fortinet FortiAP 28C, Quick Start Manual

Page: 5 / 14

Page 5
FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to
configure a FortiAP unit over a standard USB connection, rather than
using a console cable or Ethernet connection.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer
has been installed.
Note:
When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiAP
unit is using its factory default settings.
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It
is also available for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and higher.
Microsoft Windows Install
1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file then double-click the .msi, or .exe
file and follow the instructions on-screen.
2. Connect the USB cable to the FortiAP unit and then to the
management computer.
3. The FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Utility opens when the USB
cable is connected. Select
Install the hardware automatically
and
select Next .
4. After a moment, FortiExplorer will launch.
FortiAP 28C
2 1
1
7 3 6 4 MGMT 5 8
2
USB A to
USB B Cable
USB A cable end into
Management Computer USB Mini B cable end into
your Fortinet device
Page 4
Connecting Your FortiAP Unit
Page 4
To connect the FortiAP unit:
1.
Insert the provided Ethernet cable into the WAN 1 (for PoE) or
WAN 2 port on the FortiAP unit.
2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your FortiGate or
FortiWifi unit, or into the AP/Bridge port on your PoE adapter.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to each computer you wish to connect
to the FortiAP unit.
4.
If you are not using PoE, connect the DC plug of the power adapter
into the DC power jack on the FortiAP unit, and then insert the
other end into an appropriate power outlet.
The Power LED will light up.
12V DC WAN 1 PoE -48V WAN 2 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1
2
3 1 3
4