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How do I connect to FortiCloud?

To activate FortiGate Cloud and register with FortiCare at the same time:

  1. Go to Dashboard -> Status.
  2. In the FortiGate Cloud widget, select ‘Not Activated’ and ‘Activate’.
  3. Enter the FortiCare Email address and Password.
  4. Select the Country/Region and Reseller.

Does FortiGate have WiFi?

FortiWiFi units A FortiWiFi unit is a FortiGate with a built-in Wi-Fi. A FortiWiFi unit can: Provide an access point for clients with wireless network cards. This default mode is called the Access Point mode.

What is WiFi Fortinet?

Secure your wireless LAN Edge with Security-driven Wi-Fi. With models designed for small branch offices, distributed enterprise locations, as well as high-density headquarters, FortiAPs allow you to deploy consistent security policies across both wired and wireless networks. …

What is Fortinet FortiCloud?

FortiCloud is Fortinet’s platform for delivering security and security management services. The FortiCloud offering suite is a set of cloud portals and services enabling customers to access and manage a range of Fortinet solutions and services from an easily accessible site.

Is FortiGate cloud free?

FortiGate Cloud offers a free tier that allows deployment and visibility of FortiGates.

What is a FortiCloud account?

FortiCloud is a cloud-based SaaS, offering a range of management and services across Fortinet firewalls and access points. As a cloud service, FortiCloud can grow with your requirements, from a single AP or FortiGate, all the way up to a full MSP management solution for thousands of devices across multiple customers.

Does FortiGate 60E have WiFi?

A built-in dual-band, dual-stream access point with internal antennas is integrated on the FortiWiFi 60E and provides speedy 802.11ac wireless access.

What is Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is the wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices to the internet. Wi-Fi is the radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device, which translates the signal into data you can see and use.

What is FortiCloud used for?

FortiCloud is Fortinet’s platform for delivering security and security management services. FortiCloud provides customers with a simple way to connect, protect, and deliver their data and applications both on-premise and in the Cloud. It’s Cloud portal that enables you to manage all your Fortinet products and services.

Which deployment option requires a Licence for FortiSwitch?

With a zero-touch deployment, FortiSwitch Cloud eliminates the need for onsite technical expertise. A cloud license key is shipped with each FortiSwitch unit. Add that key to your account, provide power and connectivity and you are able to provision your FortiSwitch.

How do I connect the fortiap to forticloud via the Internet?

Using a browser, log in to the FortiAP as admin. Leave the password field empty. In WTP-Configuration, select FortiCloud and enter your FortiCloud credentials. Select Apply. The FortiAP is now ready to connect to FortiCloud via the Internet.

How do I create a WiFi network without a FortiGate unit?

To create the WiFi network without a FortiGate unit, you must: l Add your FortiAP to FortiCloud l Configure the SSID l Configure the AP platform profile l Deploy the AP with the profile You need to add the FortiAP unit to your FortiCloud account. This is done through a unique key that can be found under the FortiAP unit.

Where can I find the fortilan Cloud Portal?

The FortiLAN Cloud portal can be found at fortilan.fortilcoud.com. Existing FortiGate customers interested in managing FortiAPs that are connected to FortiGates via the cloud should leverage FortiGate Cloud. Presence analytics with captive portal integration is available via our FortiPresence product line.

How do I configure fortiap for 5GHz coverage?

Go to Configure > AP Profile and edit the AP Profile for your FortiAP model (mouse-over the AP Profile to reveal the Edit button). Enable the SSID configured earlier for both Radio 1 and Radio 2, for 5GHz coverage. With the SSID and platform profile configured, you must deploy the AP by entering the FortiCloud key for the FortiAP.