FortiGate to switch FortiLink via Ubiquiti Loco M5 – stability?

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January 7, 2026
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“Is it possible to run FortiLink between a FortiGate and a switch over a Wi‑Fi bridge using two antennas, such as Ubiquiti Loco M5? Are there any known limitations or issues with stability?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

FortiLink

Best answer by AEK

Check this:

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.0.8/devices-managed-by-fortios/801183/fortilink-over-a-point-to-point-layer-2-network

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSwitch/Technical-Tip-FortiLink-over-P2P-wireless-bridge-mesh/ta-p/214925

Second doc is made with FortiAP but I don't see a reason why it doesn't work with other brand.

AEKAnswer

SuperUser

Check this:

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.0.8/devices-managed-by-fortios/801183/fortilink-over-a-point-to-point-layer-2-network

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSwitch/Technical-Tip-FortiLink-over-P2P-wireless-bridge-mesh/ta-p/214925

Second doc is made with FortiAP but I don't see a reason why it doesn't work with other brand.

AEK

MosepAuthor

Explorer

Thank you for the tips. In that case, it’s time for some testing

adambomb1219

SuperUser

No. FortiLink does not work for non-Fortinet devices.

AEK

SuperUser

Here the 3rd party switch is not involved in FortiLink and doesn't need to support it, it is just a bridge for it.

Check this post.

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/Support-Forum/FortiLink-through-3rd-party-L2-switch/m-p/297573

AEK

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