Category Archives: Uncategorized

10 February, 2022

Geo-Blocking with Local In Policy

Configure FortiGate local-in policy geo-blocking to stop attacks on the firewall itself. Block specific countries on all ports with this exact setup.

1 October, 2021

How DNS Works

Learn DNS record types explained. Configure A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SRV records for web, email, and security. Includes FortiGate zone file examples.

2 August, 2021

DNS Doctoring on FortiGate

Fix FortiGate DNS doctoring issues when internal clients use external DNS. Configure VIPs with any interface and create inside-to-inside policies for seamless connectivity.

23 July, 2020

Setting up Alerts in Observium Community Edition

Learn how to configure Observium Community Edition alerts for interface down events. Create checkers, set up email contacts, and associate them for reliable monitoring.

26 June, 2020

Dynamic VLANs with Single SSID using FortiAP and FortiAuthenticator

Configure FortiGate dynamic VLAN assignment using FortiAuthenticator. Set up a single SSID to route teachers, students, and BYOD devices to specific VLANs via RADIUS.

9 June, 2020

What Happens When Your Support Lapses on a FortiGate?

See what happens when your FortiGate support lapse occurs. Learn how to handle dropped traffic, restore FortiGuard services, and renew your license quickly.

5 May, 2020

How I Share my Fujitsu iX1500 with my family

Configure your Fujitsu iX1500 ScanSnap Cloud setup to share scans via Dropbox. Learn how to enable WiFi, automate folder sorting, and grant family access.

22 April, 2020

Deploying FortiAnalyzer in AWS

Learn how to deploy FortiAnalyzer in AWS EC2. This guide covers launching the BYOL instance, configuring static IPs, and activating your license.

18 April, 2020

Browser Wars on my Mac

Compare browser performance on macOS with real benchmarks. See how Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox stack up on a MacBook Pro setup.

29 March, 2020

macOS 10.15.4 Broke my FortiClient

Resolve FortiClient macOS 10.15.4 connection errors caused by KEXT changes. Reinstall the FortiClient package to restore VPN connectivity immediately.

23 March, 2020

FortiExtender on FortiCloud

Configure FortiExtender FortiCloud setup for standalone LTE use. Learn to register the device, insert SIM, and set DHCP via CLI for mobile hotspot connectivity.

21 March, 2020

Deploying a FortiAP as a remote AP for remote VPN access

Configure a FortiAP for remote access VPN to connect employees to the corporate network from home. Follow this practical guide for secure remote AP...

25 November, 2019

Homebrew and Catalina FIX

Fix the Homebrew Catalina error by running xcode-select --install and brew upgrade. Resolve package installation failures on macOS Catalina quickly.

4 December, 2018

Using OpenSSL for Your Internal Servers

Learn to generate internal SSL certificates using OpenSSL. Create CSRs for Linux servers and Cisco IOS devices to eliminate untrusted certificate warnings.

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.

31 October, 2017

Configuring FortiAnalyzer Mail Settings for STARTTLS

Learn how to configure FortiAnalyzer STARTTLS via CLI. Use the secure-option command to enable STARTTLS for email alerts when the GUI lacks this setting.

26 April, 2017

Apple Spotlight not allowing typing

Fix Spotlight not typing on macOS by killing the process. Use sudo killall Spotlight to restore search functionality when the bar appears but ignores...

30 January, 2017

Staying Safe On-Line in 2017

Use this online security checklist to audit accounts, change passwords, and isolate IoT devices. Protect your data during Data Privacy Day with these practical...