FortiSwitch behind FortiAP

[ianomax]

Dear Fortineters,

I've a question about a particular Fabric configuration I would like to realize (if possible).

We have a typical Fabric infrastructure:

FORTIGATE --> FORTISWITCH --> FORTIAP

We would like to add a FortiSwitch behind the FortiAP using one of its lan ports in order to extend the Fabric like this:

FORTIGATE --> FORTISWITCH --> FORTIAP --> FORTISWITCH.

Do you think it's possible?

Have you already implemented this kind of scenario?

Configuring FortiAP LAN ports may be useful?

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiap/7.2.5/fortiwifi-and-fortiap-configuration-guide/430146/la...

Thanks in Advance

Massimiliano Pontarollo

[Anthony_E]

Hello Massimiliano,

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible.

Thanks,

[Anthony_E]

Hello Massimiliano,

We are still looking for someone to help you.

We will come back to you ASAP.

Thanks,

[ianomax]

Hello Anthony.

I also asked to the Support and they quickly responded that it cannot be configured otherwise this configuration will create a loop. What do you think about it?

[adambomb1219]

I could see that because spanning tree will not pass over the AP. But if you don't like the FortiSwitch to the rest of the network I don't see why it wouldn't work. The AP LAN port isn't really designed for that though. It's designed for single endpoint connectivity.