Category Archives: Fortinet

22 May, 2018

Remote Access VPN with ASA as a client

Configure a Fortigate ASA site-to-site VPN with dynamic IPs. This guide shows how to set up IKEv1 tunnels, NAT exemptions, and routing for remote...

14 April, 2018

External Resources FortiOS 6.0

Learn how to configure FortiOS external resources for DNS filtering. Add dynamic block lists like Zeus Tracker to remote categories and enforce blocking policies.

10 April, 2018

Fortigate SSL Decryption with Microsoft CA Server

Configure Fortigate SSL Decryption using a Microsoft CA Server. Learn to export certs with OpenSSL, import them into Fortigate, and deploy via GPO.

12 March, 2018

Fortigate ‘HA’ configuration explained

Configure FortiGate HA with active passive mode. Set device priority, group names, and heartbeat interfaces for reliable failover and session pickup.

4 February, 2018

Negate Source, Destination or Service

Learn how to use the FortiOS negate feature in firewall policies. Exclude specific sources, destinations, or services with a single rule using CLI commands.

23 January, 2018

SIP Application Layer Gateway – Cisco and Fortinet

Learn how to disable SIP ALG on Fortinet and Cisco firewalls. Use packet captures to diagnose NAT issues and stop SIP inspection from breaking...

12 December, 2017

Fortigate CLI Tips and Tricks

Master FortiGate CLI tips to grep configs, source pings, and enable auto backups. Practical commands for network engineers who prefer the command line.

2 December, 2017

Forticloud 3.2 for APs

Learn FortiCloud AP configuration. Import your FortiCloud key, connect the AP, and configure SSIDs with authentication and captive portal settings.

1 December, 2017

IKEv1 & IKEv2

Compare IKEv1 vs IKEv2 differences. Learn about Main vs Aggressive mode, tunnel vs transport modes, and how to configure FortiGate IPSec tunnels securely.

24 October, 2017

Upgrading FortiSIEM from 4.9 to 4.10

Learn how to upgrade FortiSIEM 4.9 to 4.10 using the SSH upgrade script. Follow these steps to apply the license and reboot safely.

26 November, 2016

VPNs on Fortinet Fortigate

Configure FortiGate IPsec VPN CLI config for tunnel interfaces, static routes, and Phase 1 and 2 settings. Get working CLI commands for site-to-site VPNs.