FortiSwitch on FortiOS 6 – FortiSwitch features configuration
FortiSwitch features configuration This section describes how to configure global FortiSwitch settings using FortiGate CLI commands. These settings will apply to all of the managed FortiSwitch units....
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View ArticleFortiSwitch on FortiOS 6 – FortiSwitch 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 ArticleFortiSwitch Managed By FortiOS 6 – FortiSwitch port security policy
FortiSwitch port security policy The features listed here are valuable in endpoint authorization and access-control within a retail/enterprise LAN environment. In a FortiLink setup, you can configure...
View ArticleExecute custom FortiSwitch commands
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 to execute generic...
View ArticleView and upgrade the FortiSwitch firmware version
View and upgrade the FortiSwitch firmware version You can view the current firmware version of a FortiSwitch and upgrade the FortiSwitch to a new firmware version. FortiGate will suggest an upgrade...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – FortiSwitch log export
FortiSwitch log export You can enable and disable the managed FortiSwitch units to export their syslogs to the FortiGate. The setting is global, and the default setting is enabled. Starting in FortiOS...
View ArticleFortiSwitch per-port device visibility
FortiSwitch per-port device visibility In the FortiGate GUI, User & Device > Device List displays a list of devices attached to the FortiSwitch ports. For each device, the table displays the IP...
View ArticleConfiguring a link aggregation group (LAG)
Configuring a link aggregation group (LAG) You can configure a link aggregation group (LAG) for non-FortiLink ports on a FortiSwitch. You cannot configure ports from different FortiSwitch units in one...
View ArticleConfiguring an MCLAG with managed FortiSwitch units
Configuring an MCLAG with managed FortiSwitch units A multichassis LAG (MCLAG) provides node-level redundancy by grouping two FortiSwitch models together so that they appear as a single switch on the...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – Configuring storm control
Configuring storm control Storm control uses the data rate (packets/sec, default 500) of the link to measure traffic activity, preventing traffic on a LAN from being disrupted by a broadcast,...
View ArticleDisplaying port statistics
Displaying port statistics Port statistics will be accessed using the following FortiSwitch CLI command: FG100D3G15804763 # diagnose switch-controller dump port-stats S124DP3X16000413 port8...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – Configuring QoS with managed FortiSwitch units
Configuring QoS with managed FortiSwitch units Quality of Service (QoS) provides the ability to set particular priorities for different applications, users, or data flows. NOTE: FortiGate does not...
View ArticleSynchronizing the FortiGate unit with the managed FortiSwitch units
Synchronizing the FortiGate unit with the managed FortiSwitch units You can synchronize the FortiGate unit with the managed FortiSwitch units to check for synchronization errors on each managed...
View ArticleFortiOS 6 – 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 ArticleFortiWLC (SD) Communication Ports
FortiWLC (SD) Communication Ports The tunnel between an AP and a controller uses the following ports for communication. Traffic Port AeroScout UDP/6091 Captive Portal (http redirection) TCP/8080...
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View ArticleFortiWLC – Feature Group
Feature Group Feature group makes it easier to deploy and manage configuration for large number of APs. Traditionally, you could apply a configuration to an AP or an AP group. Using feature groups, you...
View ArticleFortiWLC – AP Groups
AP Groups Create AP groups with list of APs associated in this controller. The AP groups can be mapped to feature groups to easily deploy configurations to the associated APs. You can create a maximum...
View ArticleFortiWLC – Configuring the Controller-Based DHCP Server
Configuring the Controller-Based DHCP Server In FortiWLC (SD) release 5.1 and later, users have the ability to configure a DHCP server that can be operated directly from the controller. This...
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