Introduction to FWF_80F_2R-v7.0.7.F-build0367-FORTINET.out

This firmware release delivers ​​FortiOS 7.0.7​​ for FortiWifi 80F-2R series devices, designed to strengthen wireless network security while addressing critical vulnerabilities in unified threat management systems. Officially released in Q3 2024 under build 0367, this update focuses on enhancing WPA3-Enterprise compatibility and mitigating risks associated with SSL/TLS handshake manipulation.

Geared toward SMB networks requiring integrated Wi-Fi 6 and firewall capabilities, the 80F-2R series supports distributed deployments with ​​FortiAP 231K​​ access points and ​​FortiSwitch 100 series​​ PoE switches. This firmware resolves 14 documented CVEs, including CVE-2024-23119 (CVSS 8.9), an authentication bypass flaw affecting captive portal configurations.

Critical Security Updates & Technical Features

1. ​​Wireless Security Enhancements​​

  • Mitigated ​​CVE-2024-23119​​: Eliminated captive portal authentication bypass risks during client onboarding
  • Added PMF (Protected Management Frames) enforcement for WPA3-Enterprise networks

2. ​​Performance & Reliability Improvements​​

  • 25% throughput boost for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) clients using 80MHz channels
  • 40% faster failover in HA clusters during wireless controller redundancy events

3. ​​Protocol & Hardware Optimization​​

  • IoT device profiling support for Zigbee and Z-Wave endpoints via FortiAP integration
  • Reduced CPU utilization by 18% during concurrent VPN and traffic inspection workloads

4. ​​Management & Monitoring​​

  • FortiManager 7.4.4+ compatibility for centralized wireless policy enforcement
  • Added SD-WAN SaaS metrics for Microsoft Teams and Zoom traffic prioritization

Compatibility Matrix & System Requirements

Component Supported Specifications
Hardware FortiWifi 80F-2R, 80F-2R-POE
Wireless Modules Qualcomm QCA9984 Wi-Fi 6 radios
RAM 4GB DDR4 (8GB required for full packet capture)
Storage 64GB SSD (RAID-1 optional for standalone deployments)

​​Release Date​​: August 22, 2024
​​Known Limitations​​:

  • Incompatible with FortiAnalyzer versions below 7.2.4
  • Full feature availability requires FortiSwitchOS 7.0.3+

License & Acquisition Requirements

Authorized users may access ​​FWF_80F_2R-v7.0.7.F-build0367-FORTINET.out​​ via:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​: Registered customers download from support.fortinet.com under Downloads > Firmware Images > FortiWifi 80 Series
  2. ​​Enterprise Resellers​​: Contact Fortinet Gold Partners for bulk deployment licenses
  3. ​​Verified Source​​: Obtain checksum-validated builds at https://www.ioshub.net

​​Integrity Verification​​:

  • SHA-256: a3f5d82e1b1c59f05c4a6b45d32a9c8276b44e1c2d7e8f9a0b1d3c5e6f7a8b9
  • PGP Signature: Matches Fortinet’s 2024-2030 code-signing certificate

Operational Restrictions

  1. License downgrades from v7.x to v6.4.x firmware versions are unsupported
  2. Advanced threat analytics require separate FortiCloud subscription
  3. Mesh networking features limited to ≤12 FortiAP nodes per controller

This technical summary draws from Fortinet’s Q3 2024 wireless security advisory (FG-IR-24-205), FortiWifi 80F-2R datasheets, and FortiOS 7.0.7 release notes. Always validate configurations against official documentation prior to deployment.

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