Using a wireless network
Setting up the FortiWiFi-60 as an Access Point
FortiWiFi-60 Installation Guide
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Figure 12: FortiWiFi-60 in Client mode
Changing the operating mode
To change the wireless operating mode
1
Go to
System > Wireless
.
2
For the Operation mode, select Change.
3
Select the desired operation mode and select OK.
Setting up the FortiWiFi-60 as an Access Point
This section describes how to quickly configure the FortiWiFi-60 unit as an AP to allow
network access for wireless workstations located on the same wireless LAN as the
unit. It also describes how to configure firewall policies and wireless security features
to provide a secure wireless environment.
This section contains the following steps:
•
Log into the web-based manager
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Set the DHCP settings
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Set the security options
•
Configure the firewall policies
Log into the web-based manager
To set up the FortiWiFi-60 as an access point, you must configure the FortiWiFi-60
unit. For initial setup, use a desktop computer on the internal network with TCP/IP set
as DHCP client.
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FortiWiFi-60
Access Point
DMZ
DMZ
Network
Mail Server
Web Server
Internal Network
WAN2
WAN1
Internet
Broadband (cable or DSL)
T1
Wireless Network
Internal
.
FortiWiFi-60
Client
INTERNAL
DMZ
4
3
2
1
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
WAN1
WAN2
PWR
WLAN
Internal Network
INTERNAL
DMZ
4
3
2
1
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
WAN1
WAN2
PWR
WLAN