Category Archives: FortiGate

10 November, 2019

Route-Based VPN between Cisco Router and Fortigate Firewall using OSPF

Configure a route-based VPN between Cisco Router and Fortigate using OSPF. Get working VTI configs for IKEv1 and IKEv2 with no fluff.

9 November, 2019

Creating a VIP on Fortigate using a Dynamic IP address

Configure a Fortigate VIP with a dynamic IP address using DDNS and 0.0.0.0. Learn the exact steps for port forwarding and policy creation.

2 November, 2019

Fortinet Security Fabric in Action

Watch a Fortinet Security Fabric demo video showing real-time threat blocking across the network. See how the fabric coordinates security devices in action.

25 September, 2019

WiFi Best Practices Part 1

Apply FortiGate WiFi best practices to optimize performance. Learn to disable low data rates, reduce SSIDs, and configure FortiAPs for reliable wireless connectivity.

20 September, 2019

Using Dynamic Address Lists in Fortigate Firewalls using 6.2.+

Learn to configure FortiGate dynamic address lists in 6.2. Pull IPs from a web server via Fabric Connectors and apply them in firewall policies.

19 September, 2019

Login Banner on Fortigate Firewalls

Configure a FortiGate login banner using CLI and GUI steps. Add a pre-logon disclaimer message to meet regulatory requirements and improve security hygiene.

13 September, 2019

Installing and Configuring FSSO

Learn how to install the FSSO agent and configure FortiGate FSSO to enforce firewall policies based on Active Directory groups.

9 September, 2019

Using Active Directory Groups to Control Web Content Policies

Configure FortiGate Active Directory groups to control web content policies. Learn to set up LDAP direct polling and apply user-based security profiles.

3 September, 2019

VPN Hair-Pinning on Fortigate Firewalls

Configure Fortigate VPN hair-pinning to route traffic between spokes via the hub. Learn to adjust Phase II selectors and firewall policies for secure spoke-to-spoke...

2 September, 2019

Reverse Path Forwarding on Fortigate Firewalls

Configure FortiGate Reverse Path Forwarding to block IP spoofing. Learn the difference between feasible and strict RPF modes and avoid common routing pitfalls.

28 August, 2019

FortiOS Rollback Procedure After an Upgrade

Execute a FortiOS rollback procedure after a failed upgrade. Identify firmware images on partitions and reboot your FortiGate to restore previous stability.

28 August, 2019

Sudo Command in FortiOS

Use the FortiOS sudo command to run CLI tasks in other VDOMs without switching contexts. Save time on FortiGate administration with this quick config...

20 August, 2019

Conditional DNS Forwarding with FortiGate and FortiProxy

Configure FortiGate conditional DNS forwarding for specific domains. Learn to enable recursive DNS and set up CLI queries for FortiProxy and FortiGate.

15 July, 2019

Fortitoken Push Notification without FortiAuthenticator

Configure FortiGate push notification for FortiToken without a FortiAuthenticator server. Follow these CLI and GUI steps to enable MFA push alerts for local users.

15 July, 2019

Web Content Quota on Fortigate

Learn how to configure a Fortigate web content quota to limit bandwidth or time for specific categories. Includes SSL inspection and web filter setup...

30 June, 2019

Fortigate Script for Adding Countries

Use this FortiGate script to add countries to your address list automatically. Configure your WAN interface and deploy the CLI commands for instant policy...

20 June, 2019

Fortimanager – Dynamic Interfaces and how to use them

The use of dynamic interfaces with Fortimanager and the differences with dissimilar hardware platforms.

8 June, 2019

Useful Fortiswitch CLI commands and settings

Master FortiSwitch CLI commands to monitor port status, filter spanning-tree events, view MAC address tables, and configure syslog settings on FortiGate.