External Security Devices to The Gate
FortiWeb To be able to offload HTTP inspection to a FortiWeb device you should: 1. Go to System > External Security Devices, enable HTTP Service, select FortiWeb and add the IP address of your...
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Chapter 23 – SSL VPN The following chapters are included in this document: Introduction to SSL VPN provides useful general information about VPN and SSL, how the FortiGate unit implements them, and...
View ArticleWhat’s new in FortiOS 5.4
What‘s new in FortiOS 5.4 Significant SSL VPN web portal improvements (287328, 292726, 299319) Significant updates and improvements have been made to the SSL VPN web portal in preparation for future...
View ArticleIntroduction to SSL VPN
Introduction to SSL VPN As organizations have grown and become more complex, secure remote access to network resources has become critical for day-to-day operations. In addition, businesses are...
View ArticleBasic configuration
Basic configuration Configuring SSL VPN involves a number of configurations within FortiOS that you need to complete to make it all come together. This chapter describes the components required, and...
View ArticleThe SSL VPN Client
The SSL VPN Client The remote client connects to the SSL VPN tunnel in various ways, depending on the VPN configuration. Web mode requires nothing more than a web browser.For detailed information about...
View ArticleFortiOS 5.2.10 Release Notes
Introduction This document provides the following information for FortiOS 5.2.10 build 0742: Special Notices Upgrade Information Product Integration and Support Resolved Issues Known Issues Limitations...
View ArticleThe SSL VPN Web Portal
The SSL VPN Web Portal This chapter explains how to use and configure the web portal features. This chapter is written for end users as well as administrators. The following topics are included:...
View ArticleChapter 24 – System Administration
Chapter 24 – System Administration This guide contains the following sections: Using the CLI provides an overview of the command line interface (CLI) for FortiOS. If you are new to the FortiOS CLI,...
View ArticleUsing the CLI
Using the CLI The command line interface (CLI) is an alternative configuration tool to the web-based manager. While the configuration of the web-based manager uses a point-and-click method, the CLI...
View ArticleFirmware
Firmware Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and resolve important issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download firmware updates from...
View ArticleConfiguration revision
Configuration revision The Configuration Revisions menu enables you to manage multiple versions of configuration files on models that have a 512 flash memory and higher. Revision control requires...
View ArticleControlled upgrade
Controlled upgrade Using a controlled upgrade, you can upload a new version of the FortiOS firmware to a separate partition in the FortiGate memory for later upgrade. The FortiGate unit can also be...
View ArticleInterfaces
Interfaces Interfaces, both physical and virtual, enable traffic to flow to and from the internal network, and the Internet and between internal networks. The FortiGate unit has a number of options for...
View ArticlePhysical Interfaces FortiGate
Physical FortiGate units have a number of physical ports where you connect ethernet or optical cables. Depending on the model, they can have anywhere from four to 40 physical ports. Some units have a...
View ArticleSoftware switch
Software switch A software switch, or soft switch, is a virtual switch that is implemented at the software, or firmware level, rather than the hardware level. A software switch can be used to simplify...
View ArticleVirtual Switch
Virtual Switch Virtual switch feature enables you create virtual switches on top of the physical switch(es) with designated interfaces/ports so that a virtual switch can build up its forwarding table...
View ArticleLoopback interfaces
Loopback interfaces A loopback interface is a logical interface that is always up (no physical link dependency) and the attached subnet is always present in the routing table. The FortiGate’s loopback...
View ArticleRedundant interfaces
Redundant interfaces On some models you can combine two or more physical interfaces to provide link redundancy. This feature enables you to connect to two or more switches to ensure connectivity in the...
View ArticleOne-armed sniffer
One–armed sniffer A one-armed sniffer is used to configure a physical interface on the FortiGate unit as a one-arm intrusion detection system (IDS). Traffic sent to the interface is examined for...
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