Technical Note: How to configure maximum number of clients allowed on wireless SSID

[mibekwe]

Description

This article describes how to enable the maximum number of clients allowed on wireless SSID.

Scope

FortiGate v6.4, v7.0, v7.2 and7.4

Solution

From GUI:

1. Go to WiFi controller -> SSIDs.
2. Select the SSID created.
3. Enable the option Client limit.
4. Add as many users as it needs.

CLI configuration:

config wireless-controller vap
    edit <vap_name>
        set max-clients  <int>
    next
end

where:

<vap_name>: This is the name for this Virtual Access Point.
<int>: This is the maximum number of clients permitted to connect simultaneously. Enter 0 for no limit.