FortiAP 831F

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December 11, 2023

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 Box Includes Interfaces

FortiAP 831F QuickStart Guide

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15/16" Ceiling Mounting Bracket 9/16" Ceiling Mounting Bracket 1 LAN2/POE 1G (RJ-45) 1 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

2 LAN1/POE 5G (RJ-45) 5 Gbps 802.3at PoE Ethernet interface

3 CONSOLE (RJ-45) CLI management computer interface

4 OPTIONAL POWER (Not Included) 12V DC 3A adapter

5 USB (3.1) Type A for future use

6 RESET resets the device

8 x Mounting Screws with 8 x Anchors

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 LED Indicators

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1 Power 3 LAN 2 (1 Gbps 802.3at PoE RJ45) 5 WiFi & Scanning 6 BLE & ZigBee
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Off: Device off Off: Link off Off: Radio 3 off; Scanning off Off: BLE & ZigBee off
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Green: Device on Green: Link on Blue: Radio 3 on Blue: BLE on

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Blinking Green: Booting up or upgrading Blinking Green: Transmitting at 1Gbps Blinking Blue: Radio 3 transmitting data Blinking Blue: BLE transmitting data
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Amber: Reserved for customizations Blinking Amber Transmitting at 100 Mbps Amber: Scanning on Amber: ZigBee on
2

Green: Radio 3 on; Scanning on Blinking Amber: ZigBee transmitting data

2
Blinking Green: Radio 3 transmitting data; Green: BLE & ZigBee on
2 LAN 1 (5 Gbps 802.3at PoE RJ45) 4 WiFi
Scanning on
1
Blinking Green: BLE & ZigBee
Off: Radio 1 & 2 off
1
Off: Link off
1
transmitting data
1
Green: Link on Blue: Radio 1 on
1 1
Blinking Green: Transmitting at 5 Gbps Blinking Blue: Radio 1 transmitting
1
1
Blinking Amber Transmitting at 2.5 Gbps or Amber: Radio 2 on
lower speeds 1
Blinking Amber: Radio 2 transmitting
1

Green: Radio 1 & 2 on

1
Blinking Green: Radio 1 & 2 transmitting

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 Ceiling Installation Device Setup
The FortiAP mounts on a ceiling using the provided T-rail mounting brackets Set up your device locally or on the cloud. Choose one of the following options
which come in two standard sizes: 1.43cm (9/16in) and 2.38cm (15/16in) to complete your setup and configure your device.

1. Select the bracket for the T-rail size: 1.43cm (9/16in) or 2.38cm (15/16in) FortiAP Cloud
2. With the ports facing you, slide the bracket left to right
FortiAPCloud is a cloud-based FortiAP management solution and
Cloud Setup
log retention service. It provides centralized reporting, traffic analysis,
configuration management, and log retention.

FortiGate Deployment
Your FortiAP can be preauthorized and configured using a FortiGate.
You can also authorize your FortiAP after you have connected it to the
Local Setup
same network.

If the FortiGate is not on the same network as the FortiAP, you can log
directly into the AP and use FortiAP CLI configuration and diagnostics
3. Hold the device against the ceiling T-rail and push until it snaps into place commands found on docs.fortinet.com to setup the information to find
the controller.

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 FortiAP Cloud FortiAP Deployment
FortiAP FortiGate

FortiAP FortiAP Cloud

Internet

LAN1 Port Ethernet Port

LAN1 Port
If the FortiGate is on the same network as the FortiAP:

1. Preauthorize your FortiAP device using your FortiGate

2. Plug the FortiAP into your local Ethernet connection
3. The FortiAP will self-configure
1. Log in to http://www.fortiapcloud.com using your FortiCloud credentials
Or
2. Click Inventory, then click Import AP Key
1. Instead of preauthorizing, authorize the FortiAP device after you have connected the
FortiAP to the network
2. Within two minutes of connecting the FortiAP to your FortiGate, the device will appear
on the Managed FortiAP page in the GUI to authorize and assign a profile

If FortiGate is not on the same network as the FortiAP:

1. Log in to the FortiAP directly (IP address: 192.168.1.2) with username admin and
3. Input the Cloud Key located on the sticker on your device no password, and specify the IP address of the controlling FortiGate
2. To specify the IP address of the controlling FortiGate:
cfg -a AC_IPADDR_1=0.0.0.0
cfg -c
Info: Refer to the “Access Point Configuration” section of the FortiWiFi and FortiAP where 0.0.0.0 is the address of the FortiGate
Configuration Guide found at https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortiap 3. The FortiAP device connects to the FortiGate, and then you can authorize the FortiAP

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Cautions and Warnings Regulatory Notices Innovation, Science and Economic Development Attention: Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs
(ISED) – Canada utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se
conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; le gain maximal d’antenne permis
Environmental specifications Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à
Ambient operating temperature: -30°C to 60°C. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the point et non point à point, selon le cas.
subject to the following two conditions:
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause interference. (iii) where applicable, antenna type(s), antenna models(s), and
Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, (2) this device must accept any interference received; including
2.This device must accept any interference, including interference worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p.
Humidity, and Altitude). interference that may cause undesired operation.
that may cause undesired operation of the device. elevation mask requirement set forth in section 6.2.2.3 shall be
clearly indicated..
Référez-vous à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent
appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et (iii) lorsqu’il y a lieu, les types d’antennes (s’il y en a plusieurs), les
température de stockage, humidité et altitude). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio numéros de modèle de l’antenne et les pires angles d’inclinaison
harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable
Safety generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is
suivantes: au masque d’élévation, énoncée à la section 6.2.2.3, doivent être
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it
1.L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; clairement indiqués.
Caution: This equipment is to be used in a Network Environment 0 may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
per IECTR 62101. This product is connected only to PoE networks there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 2.L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-41417T07866 / Model: FAP-831F)
without routing to the outside plant. installation.
has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
Attention: Ce matériel doit être utilisé dans un Environnement If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not
Réseau 0 par IECTR 62101. Ce produit est uniquement connecté television reception, which can be determined by turning the
included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
aux réseaux PoE sans installation externe de routage. equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
interference by one or more of the following measures:
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d’autres canaux
n’est pas possible. Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 7280B-41417T07866 / Model:
Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12Vdc, 3A or by Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
FAP-831F) a été approuvé par ISED pour fonctionner avec les types
54Vdc, 0.6A from PoE source. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal
from that to which the receiver is connected.
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types
Le produit doit être alimenté par un bloc d’alimentation à courant Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
and operated with minimum distance 24cm between the radiator d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur
continu homologué UL de 12Vdc, 3A nominal marqué LPS ou help.
& your body. au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation
Class 2 ou par une source d’alimentation par Ethernet de 54Vdc, de l’émetteur.
0.6A (PoE). WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating
Grounding – To prevent damage to your equipment, connections user’s authority to operate the equipment
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 24cm in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in
that enter from outside the building should pass through a lightning/ accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.
surge protector, and be properly grounded. Use an electrostatic This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
discharge workstation (ESD) and/or wear anti-static wrist strap while for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés
you work. In addition to the grounding terminal of the plug, on the and operated with minimum distance 22cm between the radiator and
5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou
back panel, there is another, separate terminal for earthing. your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point transmetteur.
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Mise à la terre – Pour éviter d’endommager votre équipement, les operation as appropriate.
connexions qui entrent de l’extérieur du bâtiment doivent passer Caution: Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only. Antenna Type PIFA
par un parafoudre / surtension et être correctement mises à la terre. Le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant Antenna Connnector IPEX
Utilisez une station de travail à décharge électrostatique (ESD) et / ou For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted la bande 5725-5850 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.
Gain (dBi)
portez un bracelet antistatique pendant que vous travaillez. En plus to indoor environment. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon Antenna No. UNII-1 &
de la borne de mise à la terre de la fiche, sur le panneau arrière, il y a le cas. 2400MHz 2450MHz 2500MHz
UNII-2A
UNII-2C UNII-3

une autre borne séparée pour la mise à la terre. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Ant 1-4 4.14 4.49 4.34 – – –
Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor
usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel Ant 5-12 – – – 5.88 6.27 5.96
mobile satellite systems. Ant 13 Scan 3.88 4.69 4.25 4.42 4.6 4.6
Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital
Antenna Type DiPole
­Equipment (ICES) – Canada Attention: Le dispositif de la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé à Antenna
IPEX
un usage intérieur afin de réduire l’interférence nuisible potentielle aux Connnector
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
systèmes mobiles par satellite co-canal. Ant 14 BLE/ 4.32 5.2 5.09 – – –
Scanning
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
Caution: The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the
NMB-003 du Canada.
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall comply with the
e.i.r.p. limit; and the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices
in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits
specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as
appropriate.
European Conformity (CE) – EU Latviski Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL)
Šis produkts atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/EU. – Brazil
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required Lietuvių
to take adequate measures. Šis gaminys atitinka direktyvą 2014/53/ES. Este produto não é apropriado para uso em ambientes domésticos,
pois poderá causar interferências eletromagnéticas que obrigam
Malti o usuário a tomar medidas necessárias para minimizar estas
Dan il-prodott huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. interferências.”
Magyar
Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or Ez za termék megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente
equal to the power listed below:
Nederlands autorizados. www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/
2402–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm
2405–2480 MHz less than 20 dBm Dit product is in overeenstemming met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU.
Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os
2412-2472 MHz less than 20 dBm
Norsk procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolução 242/2000, e atende
5180-5240 MHz less than 23 dBm
Dette produktet er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU. aos requisitos técnicos aplicados.
5260–5320 MHz less than 23 dBm *
5500–5700 MHz less than 30 dBm * Polski Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL
Ten produkt jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE. www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/
Note: * Only with DFS bands certification.
Português
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum Este produto está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) – Japan
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body
Rumunski
Acest produs este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. この装置は、クラスＢ情報技術装置です。この装置
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity は、家庭環境で使用することを目的としていますが、
Slovensky この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使
This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including, Tento produkt je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided by 用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。
Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end customer directly Slovensko 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。
for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU Ta izdelek je v skladu z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not
obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may Suomi ＶＣＣＩ－Ｂ
not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances for Tämä tuote on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen.
such products.
Svenska
Български Denna produkt överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Този продукт е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/ЕС.
Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available
Česky at the link below:
Tento produkt je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU

Dansk
Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) – Taiwan
Deutsch
Dieses Produkt entspricht der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU.
1. 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、
Eesti 商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原
See toode vastab direktiivile 2014/53/EL. 設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛
English
航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即
This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. 停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通
信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射
Español 頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射
Este producto cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
性電機設備之干擾。
Ελληνική 2. 應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作。
Το προϊόν αυτό συμμορφώνεται με την Οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
3. 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得設置使
Français 用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者。
Ce produit est conforme à la Directive 2014/53/UE.

Hrvatski
Ovaj proizvod je u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.

Italiano
Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva 2014/53/EU.
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