• Activate Fortigate Licenses

Licensing on the FortiGate is based on the number of registered clients. FortiGate 30 series and higher models support ten (10) free managed FortiClient licenses. For additional managed clients, a FortiClient license subscription must be purchased. The maximum number of managed clients varies per device model.

You can manage your -based wireless network with FortiCloud even if your FortiAP has no FortiCloud key.If your FortiAP has a FortiCloud key (on the serial number label), see the FortiCloud-managed WiFi network recipe.You need to pre-configure your FortiAP unit with your FortiCloud account credentials. You can register for a free FortiCloud account at.

Configure the FortiAP unitConnect your computer to the FortiAP Ethernet port. The FortiAP’s default is 192.168.1.2. The computer should have an address on the same, 192.168.1.3 for example.

Using a browser, log in as admin. Leave the password field empty.In WTP-Configuration, select FortiCloud and enter your FortiCloud credentials.

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Select Apply.The FortiAP is now ready to connect to FortiCloud via the Internet.2. Add the FortiAP unit to your FortiCloud accountConnect the FortiAP Ethernet cable to a network that connects to the Internet.Restore your computer to its normal network configuration and log on to FortiCloud.Select Inventory Unused APs. Your FortiAP should be listed.Select your FortiAP and then click Deploy.Create a WiFi network.

Select the network and select Deploy.3. Configure the FortiAPClick the tile for your network.

Select the Access Points tab and select Configure AP for your FortiAP (hover near the end of the line).Choose an AP Profile and select Submit.ResultsConnect to the wireless network and browse websites.On the FortiCloud site, go to Monitor Report and view the last 60 minutes of activity.

FortiClient Configurator ToolThe free FortiClient Configurator Tool is used to create custom FortiClient installation files. Starting with FortiClient 5.6.0, an account for the is required to access the free tool. No license key is required to use the tool.The FortiClient Configurator Tool is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems.The FortiClient Configurator Tool version must be the same as the FortiClient version. For example, if using FortiClient 6.0.1, you must use FortiClient Configurator Tool 6.0.1.

You cannot use FortiClient Configurator Tool 6.0.0 or 6.0.2 with FortiClient 6.0.1. FortiClient Configurator ToolThe free FortiClient Configurator Tool is used to create custom FortiClient installation files. Starting with FortiClient 5.6.0, an account for the is required to access the free tool. No license key is required to use the tool.The FortiClient Configurator Tool is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems.The FortiClient Configurator Tool version must be the same as the FortiClient version.

For example, if using FortiClient 6.0.1, you must use FortiClient Configurator Tool 6.0.1. You cannot use FortiClient Configurator Tool 6.0.0 or 6.0.2 with FortiClient 6.0.1.