Converting to FortiSwitch standalone mode
Converting to FortiSwitch standalone mode Use one of the following commands to convert a FortiSwitch from FortiLink mode to standalone mode so that it will no longer be managed by a FortiGate: execute...
View ArticleChanging the admin password on the FortiGate for all managed FortiSwitch units
Changing the admin password on the FortiGate for all managed FortiSwitch units By default, each FortiSwitch has an admin account without a password. To replace the admin passwords for all FortiSwitch...
View ArticleEnabling network-assisted device detection
Enabling network-assisted device detection Network-assisted device detection allows the FortiGate unit to use the information about connected devices detected by the managed FortiSwitch unit. To enable...
View ArticleLimiting the number of parallel process for FortiSwitch configuration
Limiting the number of parallel process for FortiSwitch configuration Use the following CLI commands to reduce the number of parallel process that the switch controller uses for configuring FortiSwitch...
View ArticleFortiSwitch features configuration
FortiSwitch features configuration Configure VLANs Use Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) to logically separate a LAN into smaller broadcast domains. VLANs allow you to define different policies for...
View ArticleFortiSwitch port features
FortiSwitch port features You can configure the FortiSwitch port feature settings from the FortiGate using the FortiSwitch CLI or web administration GUI. FortiSwitch ports display The WiFi & Switch...
View ArticleConfiguring ports using the FortiGate CLI
Configuring ports using the FortiGate CLI Configuring port speed and status Use the following commands to set port speed and other base port settings: config switch-controller managed-switch edit...
View ArticleFortiSwitch port security policy
FortiSwitch port security policy To control network access, the managed FortiSwitch unit supports IEEE 802.1x authentication. A supplicant connected to a port on the switch must be authenticated by a...
View ArticleAdditional capabilities
Additional capabilities Execute custom FortiSwitch commands From the FortiGate, you can execute FortiSwitch commands on the managed FortiSwitch. This feature adds a simple scripting mechanism for users...
View ArticleManaged FortiSwitch Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting FortiLink issues If the FortiGate does not establish the FortiLink connection with the FortiSwitch, perform the following troubleshooting checks. Check the FortiGate...
View ArticleDifferences between models FortiOS 6.2
Differences between models Not all FortiGates have the same features, particularly entry-level models (models 30 to 90). A number of features on this models are only available in the CLI. FortiGate...
View ArticleMenus – FortiOS 6.2
Menus If you believe your FortiGate model supports a menu that does not appear in the GUI as expected, go to System > Feature Visibility and ensure the feature is enabled. For more information, see...
View ArticleDashboard – FortiOS 6.2
Dashboard The FortiOS Dashboard consists of a Network Operations Center (NOC) view with a focus on alerts. Widgets are interactive. By clicking or hovering over most widgets, the user can see...
View ArticleFeature Visibility – FortiOS 6.2
Feature Visibility Feature Visibility is used to control which features are visible in the GUI. This allows you to hide features that are not being used. Some features are also disabled by default and...
View ArticleTables – FortiOS 6.2
Tables Many of the GUI pages contain tables of information that you can filter to display specific information. Administrators with read and write access can define the filters. Navigation Some tables...
View ArticleText strings – FortiOS 6.2
Text strings The configuration of a FortiGate is stored in the FortiOS configuration database. To change the configuration, you can use the GUI or CLI to add, delete, or change configuration settings....
View ArticleConnecting to the CLI – FortiOS 6.2
Connecting to the CLI You can access the CLI in three ways: Local console — Connect your computer directly to the console port of your FortiGate. Local access is required in some cases: If you are...
View ArticleCLI-only features – FortiOS 6.2
CLI-only features As you can see in the Feature / Platform Matrix, the entry level models have a number of features that are only available using the CLI, rather than appearing in the GUI. You can open...
View ArticleCLI Command syntax – FortiOS 6.2
Command syntax When entering a command, the CLI console requires that you use valid syntax and conform to expected input constraints. It will reject invalid commands. Fortinet documentation uses the...
View ArticlePermissions – FortiOS 6.2
Permissions Access profiles control which CLI commands an administrator account can access. Access profiles assign either read, write, or no access to each area of FortiOS. To view configurations, you...
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