Description
This article describes how to upgrade FortiAP firmware.
Updating FortiAP firmware from the FortiGate or FortiAP, Update the FortiAP firmware using either the web-based manager or the CLI options.
Only the CLI method can update all FortiAPs at once.
Scope
FortiAP.
Solution
Method 1: To update FortiAP firmware: FortiGate GUI:
- Go to WiFi Controller & Switch Controller -> Managed FortiAPs.
- Select the FortiAP from the list and edit it.
- In FortiAP OS Version, select 'Upgrade'.
- Select Browse and locate the firmware upgrade file.
- Select 'OK'.
- When the upgrade process completes, select 'OK'.
The FortiAP restarts.
Method 2: To update FortiAP firmware: FortiGate CLI:
- Upload the FortiAP image to the FortiGate.
For example, the Firmware file is FAP_22A_v4.3.0_b0212_fortinet.out and the server IP address is 192.168.0.100.
execute wireless-controller upload-wtp-image tftp FAP_22A_v4.3.0_b0212_fortinet.out 192.168.0.100
If the server is FTP, change tftp to ftp, and if necessary, add the user name and password at the end of the command.
- Verify that the image is uploaded:
execute wireless-controller list-wtp-image
- Upgrade the FortiAPs:
exec wireless-controller reset-wtp all
To upgrade only one FortiAP, enter its serial number instead of all.
Method 3: To update FortiAP firmware: FortiAP CLI:
The firmware can be loaded by using the FortiAP CLI command.
- Place the FortiAP firmware image on a TFTP server.
- Configure network configuration (IP address and default gateway if needed) of the FortiAP. Ensure the connection with the TFTP server.
- Type the following command:
FortiOS # restore <filename> <TFTP server address>
Method 4: To update FortiAP firmware: FortiAP GUI:
This method is available if the FortiAP model supports HTTPS administrative access.
Technical Tip: How to install FortiAP firmware
