Combining CiscoAP and FortiAP

s_hakim · ‎10-09-2018

Hi,

Can you please help me with the scenario that i have. I want to connect a FortiAP with an already existing Cisco APs with same LAN and Same SSID. Is it possible ?

emnoc · ‎10-12-2018

Yes I would agree. I never seen a WLAN that was a mix of AP from 2 or more vendors. ALso rogue AP detectors could become a issue imho.

Either stay all CSCO or all FTNT or use a new SSID for the forti stuff.

Ken

PCNSE

NSE

StrongSwan

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makco10 · ‎10-12-2018

Yes it is possible, but I think it is not recommended.

Why:

- SSID disconnection, duplicated SSID with different device

- channel interference (FortiAP have automatic channel search)

The best way is have only FortiAP and Fortigate as the wifi controller.

Regards.

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emnoc · ‎10-12-2018

Yes I would agree. I never seen a WLAN that was a mix of AP from 2 or more vendors. ALso rogue AP detectors could become a issue imho.

Either stay all CSCO or all FTNT or use a new SSID for the forti stuff.

Ken

PCNSE

NSE

StrongSwan

s_hakim · ‎10-15-2018

Thanks guys, Going forward with all FTNT APs.

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