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Some FortiAP models support attaching external antennas, allowing the use of third-party options that provide additional antenna gain.
When connecting such antennas, it is necessary to configure the relevant Access Point profile to correctly set the additional gain; however, the option to set this may not be available, as shown below:
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FGT_LAB (root) # config wireless-controller wtp-profile
FGT_LAB (wtp-profile) # edit FAP243K
edit "FAP243K"
config platform
set type 243K
end
FGT_LAB(FAP243K) # config radio-2
FGT_LAB(radio-2) # set optional-antenna
command parse error before 'optional-antenna'
Command fail. Return code -61
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The solution here is to update the FortiGate to FortiOS version v7.6.4 (or higher), refer to ID 1001211 as listed in the FortiOS 7.6.4 release notes.
Once updated, it will be possible to set the optional-antenna in the K-series WTP Profile, as shown:
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FGT_LAB (root) # config wireless-controller wtp-profile
FGT_LAB (wtp-profile) # edit FAP243K
edit "FAP243K"
config platform
set type 243K
end
FGT_LAB(FAP243K) # config radio-2
FGT_LAB(radio-2) # set optional-antenna
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Related article:
Technical Tip: FortiAPs with external antennas
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