H.323 and RAS session helpers (h323 and ras)
H.323 and RAS session helpers (h323 and ras) The H.323 session helper supports secure H.323 voice over IP (VoIP) sessions between terminal endpoints such as IP phones and multimedia devices. In H.323...
View ArticlePPTP session helper for PPTP traffic (pptp)
PPTP session helper for PPTP traffic (pptp) The PPTP session help supports port address translation (PAT) for PPTP traffic. PPTP provides IP security at the Network Layer. PPTP consists of a control...
View ArticleRemote shell session helper (rsh)
Remote shell session helper (rsh) Using the remote shell program (RSH), authenticated users can run shell commands on remote hosts. RSH sessions most often use TCP port 514. To accept RSH sessions you...
View ArticleReal-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) session helper (rtsp)
Real–Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) session helper (rtsp) The Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is an application layer protocol often used by SIP to control the delivery of multiple synchronized...
View ArticleTrivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) session helper (tftp)
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) session helper (tftp) To accept TFTP sessions you must add a security policy with service set to any or to the TFTP pre-defined service (which listens on UDP port...
View ArticleOracle TNS listener session helper (tns)
Oracle TNS listener session helper (tns) The Oracle Transparent Network Substrate (TNS) listener listens on port TCP port 1521 for network requests to be passed to a database instance. The Oracle TNS...
View ArticleAdvanced concepts
Advanced concepts This chapter provides configuration concepts and techniques to enhance your network security. This section includes the topics: Dual internet connections (redundant Internet...
View ArticleSingle firewall vs. multiple virtual domains
Single firewall vs. multiple virtual domains A typical FortiGate setup, with a small to mid-range appliance, enables you to include a number of subnets on your network using the available ports and...
View ArticleSingle firewall vs. vdoms
Single firewall vs. vdoms When VDOMs are not enabled, and the FortiGate unit is in transparent mode, all the interfaces on your unit become broadcast interfaces. The problem is there are no interfaces...
View ArticleModem
Modem FortiGate units support the use of wireless, 3G and 4G modems connected using the USB port or, if available, the express card slot. Modem access provides either primary or secondary (redundant)...
View ArticleFortiOS 5.4.3 Release Notes
Introduction This document provides the following information for FortiOS 5.4.3 build 1111: Special Notices Upgrade Information Product Integration and Support Resolved Issues Known Issues Limitations...
View ArticleFortiExtender
FortiExtender FortiGate units support the use of wireless, 3G and 4G modems connected to a FortiExtender which will be connected to the FortiGate unit. Installing the 3G/4G modem Remove the housing...
View ArticleDHCP servers and relays
DHCP servers and relays Note that DHCP server options are not available in transparent mode. A DHCP server provides an address to a client on the network, when requested, from a defined address range....
View ArticleDNS services
DNS services A DNS server is a public service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A Domain Name System (DNS) server implements the protocol. In simple terms, it acts as a phone book for...
View ArticleDynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS If your ISP changes your external IP address on a regular basis, and you have a static domain name, you can configure the external interface to use a dynamic DNS service to ensure external...
View ArticleFortiClient discovery and registration
FortiClient discovery and registration FortiOS provides, FortiHeartBeat, a means of allowing users running FortiClient Endpoint Control software to connect to specific interfaces when connecting to the...
View ArticleIP addresses for self-originated traffic
IP addresses for self-originated traffic On the FortiGate unit, there are a number of protocols and traffic that is specific to the internal workings of FortiOS. For many of these traffic sources, you...
View ArticleAdministration for schools
Administration for schools For system administrator in the school system it is particularly difficult to maintain a network and access to the Internet. There are potential legal liabilities if content...
View ArticleReplacement messages list
Replacement messages list The replacement message list in System > Config > Replacement Messages. The replacement messages list enables you to view and customize replacement messages. Use the...
View ArticleDisk
Disk To view the status and storage information of the local disk on your FortiGate unit, go to System > Config > Advanced. The Disk menu appears only on FortiGate units with an internal hard or...
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