Technical Tip: Login to FortiAP using HTTP and HTTPS
Description
This article explains how to connect to a FortiAP using telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH.
Scope
FortiAP supports HTTPS, TELNET, SNMP, and SSH administrative access. CLI additions have been made under wtp-profile and wtp.
Note:
Starting from v6.2 and above telnet is not supported anymore.
Solution
To enable management access to FortiAP, run the following commands in the FortiGate:
config wireless-controller wtp-profile
edit {profile}
set allowaccess [telnet | http | https | ssh]
end
config wireless-controller wtp
edit 1
set override-allowaccess [enable | disable]
set allowaccess [telnet | http | https | ssh]
end
For more information refer to the 'Support HTTPS and SSH administrative access for FortiAPs' section of the FortiOS Handbook - FortiWiFi and FortiAP Configuration Guide, version 5.4.3
