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Aubrey_MT
New Member
November 13, 2023
Question

FortiAP / Fortigate Firmware updates

  • November 13, 2023
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What is the suggested method for updated FortiAPs(And FortiSwitches for that matter) that are connected to a Fortigate? All devices are currently on 6.x and are working fine, but when I go to update the FortiGate with 7.x, should I do the Switches and APs first or last? Does it matter?

3 replies

darisandy
Staff
Staff
November 14, 2023

You may want to check the Firmware version compatibility matrix.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.4.1/fortilink-compatibility

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiap/7.4.0/fortiap-and-fortios-compatibility-matrix/495193/fortiap-and-fortios-7-x-compatibility-matrix

 

As long as they're compatible, I don't think it matter which one you do first.

It's better if FGT upgraded first to the version that is still compatible with the current FSW/FAP version. Then you can plan further from that.

kcheng
Staff & Editor
Staff & Editor
November 14, 2023

Hi @Aubrey_MT 

 

Just to add on slightly on top of @darisandy statement, please check the security fabric upgrade order listed in the administrative guide:

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.1/fortios-release-notes/936594/fortinet-security-fabric-upgrade

 

Please upgrade FortiGate first and proceed with FortiSwitch and then FortiAP as it maintains network connectivity without the need to use manual steps.

 

Mictronic
Explorer III
November 19, 2023

Hello,

besides of FortiAP and if you use FortiLink with your switches, have a look into the "Compatibility Matrix".
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.4.1/fortilink-compatibility

There are recommended "R" Versions for your FortiOS.