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To enable the FortiAP with a static IP address:
1. Connect the FortiAP device to a seperate private switch or hub.
2. Access the AP console through the serial port.
3. To configure FortiAP’s own IP address, type
ip config net static address
<ip-address>
netmask
<netmask ip-address>
gateway
<gateway ip-address>
.
4. [FortiWLC only] To discover the controller, type
ip config l2l3
<l2only | l2preferred | l3only |
l3preferred>
.
5. To configure a designated wireless controller’s IP address, type
ip config controller name
<controller ip-address>
.
6. Save the configuration by typing
ip config save
.
7. Move the FortiAP to the intended deployment location and connect the Ethernet cable.
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Manual IP Configuration and Controller Discovery