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To enable the FortiAP using Zero Configuration:
1. After connecting the FortiAP unit as described in the previous
chapter, the unit goes through its boot procedure and requests
an IP address from the DHCP server.
2. If the IP address is retrieved successfully, the FortiAP enters
discovery mode to locate a Controller.
The discovery modes for the FortWLC controller are:
• DHCP option 43
• DHCP option 138
• Mesh PNP
The discovery modes for FortiGate controller are:
• DHCP option 138
• Multicast
• Broadcast
Zero
Configuration
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