FortiAP Controller via DHCP Option 138

[Jakob-AHHG]

Hi All,

This tech-note descripes how to point FortiAP's to a controller that is not the local FortiGate they are directly connected to.

If you would like to point a FortiAP to another FortiGate for AP management, note that you can simply use the DHCP option 138 as mentioned, but on the FortiGate you don't need to do the HEX conversion, but can simply use the IP option and specify the IP of the controller.

Sometimes, IT can be easy.. ;) 

[ebilcari]

The article you mentioned is a bit old, but you can always refer to the Admin guide, that mentions also the decimal/normal IP format: "For DHCP servers that support inputting other option types, you can select the "IP" type and then input a regular IP address."

[Jakob-AHHG]

Yeah, I have submitted a request on the article, to get it updated - this post was just a heads-up to others.. ;)