Category Archives: Fortinet

1 February, 2019

Configuring FortiExtender

Learn how to configure FortiExtender on FortiGate using CLI commands and GUI settings. Enable CAPWAP, authorize the device, and set up LTE backup connectivity.

25 January, 2019

Initial Setup of FortiDeceptor 1000F

Complete the FortiDeceptor 1000F initial setup. Learn to configure the IP via console, access the GUI on port 1, and set the admin password...

21 January, 2019

Enhancing the security TO the Fortigate, not just THROUGH it.

Secure traffic TO your FortiGate using local-in policies, trusted hosts, and interface policies. Block attacks targeting the firewall itself with these CLI and GUI...

3 January, 2019

Fortigate HA in 5 Minutes

Configure Fortigate HA configuration in 5 minutes. Set up active passive mode with dedicated HA ports and sync interfaces for reliable failover.

20 December, 2018

Multi-Regional AD VPN using Fortigate Firewalls and BGP

Configure FortiGate AD VPN BGP with route reflectors and IPLC failover. Ensure dynamic site-to-site connectivity and regional redundancy for global networks.

3 December, 2018

Configuring LLDP for Cisco IP Phones on Stand Alone FortiSwitch

Configure FortiSwitch LLDP for Cisco IP Phones to auto-assign voice VLANs. Get the exact CLI and GUI settings for standalone or FortiGate managed switches.

3 December, 2018

Extending the FortiAnalyzer HDD

Learn how to extend FortiAnalyzer HDD storage in a VM. Add a new disk via CLI and run lvm extend to increase capacity without...

3 December, 2018

Killing a Fortigate Process

Learn how to kill a FortiGate process using the CLI. Use the top command to find high CPU PIDs and restart services to restore...

1 December, 2018

Loading FortiOS via CLI

Learn how to load FortiOS via CLI using TFTP. Format drives, set IP, and boot the image on FortiAnalyzer or FortiGate devices.

20 November, 2018

Configuring Multiple Fortigate Firewalls using USB

Deploy identical FortiGate USB config files to multiple firewalls without FortiManager. Learn to automate OS upgrades and settings using a thumb drive.

15 November, 2018

TCP Timeout on Fortigate Firewall

Configure Fortigate TCP session timeout via CLI. Extend the default 1 hour limit for long-running apps using the session-ttl command.

15 November, 2018

Fortigate 6300 – Assigning Services to a particular blade

Learn how to nail traffic to a specific blade on FortiGate 6300 using load-balance flow-rule. Fix PPTP and other protocols that break under cross-blade...

14 November, 2018

Configuration Confirmation on Fortigate

Use FortiGate configuration confirmation to prevent lockouts. Set a CLI timeout so risky changes revert automatically if you fail to save within the limit.

28 October, 2018

Fortigate Web-content Overide

Configure FortiGate web content override to let help desk bypass filters. Set proxy mode, assign user groups, and manage temporary access for blocked sites.

4 October, 2018

Fortigate HA Back-to-Back Gotchas

Resolve Fortigate HA virtual MAC address conflicts in back-to-back deployments. Learn to change the HA group id to prevent OSPF and connectivity issues.

3 September, 2018

Basic FortiSwitch Set Up

Learn FortiSwitch initial configuration via console or GUI. Set up IP addresses, create VLANs, and assign ports on your FortiSwitch for immediate lab use.

1 September, 2018

IKEv2 Dynamic Remote Fortigate to Head-In ASA

Configure Fortigate to ASA IKEv2 dynamic remote tunnels. Get the CLI commands for FortiGate Phase I/II and Cisco ASA crypto maps for secure site-to-site...

31 August, 2018

Wired Captive Portal with Fortigate

Configure Fortigate captive portal with FSSO to bypass auth for AD members. Step by step guide for Fortinet firewall policy and user group setup.