Fortigate Transparent mode

[nithishkumar]

We can manage the Forti-APs in fortigate Transparent Mode ?

@nithish.k@snsin.com,@sanjeevi.s@snsin.com

[hbac]

Hi @nithishkumar,

You should be able to.

Regards,

[akumar02 · Accepted solution]

Hello Nitish,

Yes, you can manage FortiAPs in FortiGate Transparent Mode. Here are the steps to configure the FortiGate interface to manage FortiAP units:
Enable DHCP Server on the Interface:
Go to Network > Interfaces.
Edit the interface (e.g., port16) that will be used to manage FortiAPs.
In the IP/Network Mask field, enter an IP address for the interface.
Enable DHCP Server with the default settings.
Enable CAPWAP Access:
Go to Network > Interfaces.
Double-click the interface (e.g., port16).
Under Administrative Access, select Security Fabric Connection.
Click OK.
Configure VCI-Match (Optional):
If required, enable the VCI-match feature using the CLI to ensure only devices with a matching VCI name can acquire an IP address from the DHCP server:
shell
config system dhcp server
edit 1
set interface port16
set vci-match enable
set vci-string "FortiAP"
next
end

Enable Automatic FortiAP Discovery and Authorization:
To create a new FortiAP entry automatically when a new FortiAP unit is discovered:
shell
config system interface
edit port16
set allow-access fabric
set ap-discover enable
next
end

To allow FortiGate to authorize a newly discovered FortiAP to be controlled by the FortiGate:
shell
config system interface
edit port16
set allow-access fabric
set auto-auth-extension-device enable
next
end

By following these steps, you can manage FortiAPs even when the FortiGate is operating in Transparent Mode

Ref: https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiap/6.4.0/fortiwifi-and-fortiap-cookbook/252439/configuring-t...

[nithishkumar]

Thank you for your response. We will proceed with the suggested steps in our lab and will inform you of the outcomes.@akumar02

[akumar02]

Thanks, 
Please keep us posted. 

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