fortilink and fortiap mesh

[mju]

Hi there

im trying to create this setup for 2 buildings.

FortiGate - FortiSwitch(Switch1) - FortiAP <---Mesh link---> FortiAP - FortiSwitch(Switch2)

Is it possible to have all devices online on the Fortigate 60F running 7.6.4 ?

[Anthony_E]

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[Anthony_E]

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[Anthony_E]

Hi,

Yes, it is possible to set up the described network configuration with a FortiGate-60F running version 7.6.4. Here are the steps to achieve this:

1. FortiGate Configuration:

   • Ensure the FortiGate is running the correct firmware version (7.6.4).
   • Configure FortiLink on the FortiGate to manage the FortiSwitches.

2. FortiSwitch Configuration:

   • Both FortiSwitches should be configured in FortiLink mode.
   • Use the command set switch-mgmt-mode fortilink in the FortiSwitch configuration.

3. FortiAP Configuration:

   • Set up the FortiAPs to establish a mesh link between the two buildings.
   • Ensure the FortiAPs are connected to the native VLAN 1, as this is typically used for management traffic.

4. Mesh Link Setup:

   • Configure the FortiAPs to create a mesh link. This involves setting one FortiAP as the root and the other as a mesh node.

5. Network Configuration:

   • Ensure VLANs are properly configured across the FortiSwitches and FortiAPs to allow traffic to pass through the mesh link.
   • Use the command set fortilink-p2p-native-vlan 1 to configure the native VLAN for the point-to-point link.

6. Verification:

   • Verify that all devices (FortiGate, FortiSwitches, and FortiAPs) are online and manageable from the FortiGate.
   • Check connectivity and ensure that the mesh link is stable and passing traffic as expected.

By following these steps, you should be able to have all devices online and managed through the FortiGate 60F.