Using a wireless network
FortiWiFi operation modes
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Figure 7: Using multiple APs to provide a constant strong signal.
This sample office has washrooms, a stairwell and an elevator shaft in the center
of the building, making it impossible to use a single FortiWiFi unit effectively. The
elevator shaft and multiple metal stalls in the washrooms can cause signal
degradation. However, placing a FortiWiFi unit in opposite corners of the office
provides maximum coverage.
When using multiple access points, set each FortiWiFi unit to a different channel
to avoid interference in areas where signals from both FortiWiFi units can be
received.
FortiWiFi operation modes
The FortiWiFi unit has two modes: Access Point and Client. You can only change
the wireless mode when the FortiWiFi unit is in NAT/Route mode.
Access point mode
When using the FortiWiFi unit in access point mode, the device acts as an access
point for wireless users to connect to, send and receive information over a
wireless network. It enables multiple wireless network users access to the
network without the need to connect to it physically. The FortiWiFi unit can
connect to the internal network and act as a firewall to the Internet.
Elevator
Washrooms
Stairs
