FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Description This article describes how to move a managed FortiAP from one VDOM to another VDOM.
Scope FortiGate and FortiAP.
Solution

In this case, FortiAP is connected through a managed FortiSwitch. The FortiAP is connected through port2 on the FortiSwitch. The original VDOM is root and the new VDOM will be ccmc. FortiAP provision will depend on the managed VLAN where it is connected.

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To share FortiSwitch ports between VDOMs, refer to this document Multitenancy and VDOMs | FortiSwitch 7.0.8 | Fortinet Document Library.

From the new VDOM, verify that the switch port where the AP is connected is presented with a new VLAN belonging to the new VDOM.

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After authorizing the AP on the new VDOM, it will be offline and online on the old VDOM.

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