Aggregate Interfaces
Aggregate Interfaces Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad) enables you to bind two or more physical interfaces together to form an aggregated (combined) link. This new link has the bandwidth of all the links...
View ArticleDHCP addressing mode on an interface
DHCP addressing mode on an interface If you configure an interface to use DHCP, the FortiGate unit automatically broadcasts a DHCP request from the interface. The interface is configured with the IP...
View ArticlePPPoE addressing mode on an interface
PPPoE addressing mode on an interface If you configure the interface to use PPPoE, the FortiGate unit automatically broadcasts a PPPoE request from the interface. The FortiGate units support many PPPoE...
View ArticleAdministrative access
Administrative access Interfaces, especially the public-facing ports can be potentially accessed by those who you may not want access to the FortiGate unit. When setting up the FortiGate unit, you can...
View ArticleWireless
Wireless A wireless interface is similar to a physical interface only it does not include a physical connection. The FortiWiFi units enables you to add multiple wireless interfaces that can be...
View ArticleInterface MTU packet size
Interface MTU packet size You can change the maximum transmission unit (MTU) of the packets that the FortiGate unit transmits to improve network performance. Ideally, the MTU should be the same as the...
View ArticleSecondary IP addresses to an interface
Secondary IP addresses to an interface If an interface is configured with a manual or static IP address, you can also add secondary static IP addresses to the interface. Adding secondary IP addresses...
View ArticleVirtual domains
Virtual domains Virtual domains (VDOMs) are a method of dividing a FortiGate unit into two or more virtual units that function as multiple independent units. A single FortiGate unit is then flexible...
View ArticleVirtual LANs
Virtual LANs The term VLAN subinterface correctly implies the VLAN interface is not a complete interface by itself. You add a VLAN subinterface to the physical interface that receives VLAN-tagged...
View ArticleZones
Zones Zones are a group of one or more FortiGate interfaces, both physical and virtual, that you can apply security policies to control inbound and outbound traffic. Grouping interfaces and VLAN...
View ArticleProbing interfaces
Probing interfaces Server probes can be used on interfaces. In order for this to occur, the probe response mode must first be configured, then the probe response must be allowed administrative access...
View ArticleCentral management
Central management Administering one or two FortiGate units is fairly simple enough, especially when they are in the same room or building. However, if you are administering many FortiGate units that...
View ArticleAdding a FortiGate to FortiManager
Adding a FortiGate to FortiManager Before you can maintain a FortiGate unit using a FortiManager unit, you need to add it to the FortiManager. This requires configuration on both the FortiGate and...
View ArticleConfiguration through FortiManager
Configuration through FortiManager With the FortiManager system, you can monitor and configure multiple FortiGate units from one location. Using the FortiManager’s Device Manager, you can view the...
View ArticleCentral Management Firmware Updates
Firmware updates A FortiManager unit can also perform firmware updates for multiple FortiGate units, saving time rather than upgrading each FortiGate unit individually. The FortiManager unit stores...
View ArticleCentral Management FortiGuard
FortiGuard FortiManager can also connect to the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN) to receive push updates for IPS signatures and antivirus definitions. These updates can then be used to update...
View ArticleBackup and restore configurations
Backup and restore configurations A FortiManager unit stores configuration files for backup and restore purposes. A FortiManager also enables you to save revisions of configuration files. Configuration...
View ArticleAdministrative domains
Administrative domains FortiManager administrative domains enable the super_admin to create groupings of devices for configured administrators to monitor and manage. FortiManager can manage a large...
View ArticleMonitoring
Monitoring With network administration, the first step is installing and configuring the FortiGate unit to be the protector of the internal network. Once the system is running efficiently, the next...
View ArticlePacket Capture
Packet Capture When troubleshooting networks, it helps to look inside the header of the packets. This helps to determine if the packets, route, and destination are all what you expect. Packet capture...
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