How to configure automation stitch to reboot managed FortiAP from FortiGate

This article shows how to configure the automation stitch to reboot the managed FortiAP daily at a desired time.

Scope

FortiGate v7.2.x and v7.4.x.

Solution

Here are the commands to configure this automation stitch for 1 AM for example:

config system automation-stitch
edit "Restart_AP_stitch"
set trigger "restart_ap_trigger"
config actions
edit 1
set action "Restart_AP_action"
set required enable
next
end
next
end

config system automation-trigger
edit "restart_ap_trigger"
set trigger-type scheduled
set trigger-hour 1 ---> scheduled for 1 AM, this can be changed as desired.
next
end

config system automation-action
edit "Restart_AP_action"
set action-type cli-script
set script "execute wireless-controller reset-wtp all"
set accprofile "super_admin"
next
end

Note: To reboot a specific FortiAP, replace the script with execute wireless-controller reset-wtp <serial_number_AP>.