Fortinet ORTIWIFI-60A /AM manual Selecting a modem mode, Redundant mode configuration

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Selecting a modem mode

Configuring the modem interface

Selecting a modem mode

The modem interface can work in one of two modes:

•redundant mode

•stand alone mode

Redundant mode configuration

The redundant modem interface serves as a backup to the Ethernet interface. If that Ethernet interface disconnects from its network, the modem automatically dials the configured dial-up account(s). When the modem connects to a dial-up account, the FortiWiFi unit routes IP packets normally destined for the selected Ethernet interface to the modem interface. During this time, the unit pings the Ethernet connection to check when it is back online.

When the Ethernet interface can connect to its network again, the FortiWiFi unit disconnects the modem interface and switches back to the Ethernet interface.

For the FortiWiFi unit to switch from an Ethernet interface to the modem, you must select the name of the interface in the modem configuration and configure a ping server for that interface. You must also configure firewall policies for connections between the modem interface and other FortiWiFi interfaces.

To configure a redundant modem connection for the FortiWiFi-60AM

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Select Enable modem.

3Select Redundant for the mode.

4From the Redundant for list, select the Ethernet interface you want the modem to back up.

5Configure other modem settings as required. “Configuring modem settings” on page 52.

6Configure a ping server for the Ethernet interface selected in step 4. See “Adding a Ping Server” on page 56.

7Configure firewall policies for connections to the modem interface. See “Adding firewall policies for modem connections” on page 56.

To configure the FortiWiFi-60A using the CLI

1Log into the CLI.

2Enter the following to configure a redundant modem:

config system modem set status enable

set status mode redundant end

Stand alone mode configuration

In stand alone mode, you manually connect the modem to a dial-up account. The modem interface operates as the primary connection to the Internet. The FortiWiFi unit routes traffic through the modem interface, which remains permanently connected to the dial-up account.

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Contents Install G U I D E Trademarks Regulatory complianceContents Configuring the FortiWiFi Configuring the modem interfaceIndex Using a wireless networkFortiWiFi Firmware Page About the FortiWiFi unit FortiWiFi-60A/AMFortinet Family Products Register your FortiWiFi unitFortiGuard Subscription Services FortiClientFortiReporter FortiMailFortiAnalyzer FortiBridgeAbout this document Document conventionsTypographic conventions Addressipv4FortiGate Install Guide Fortinet documentationComments on Fortinet technical documentation Customer service and technical supportFortinet Knowledge Center Customer service and technical support Installing the FortiWiFi unit Package ContentsSpecifications Powering on the FortiWiFi unitTo power on the FortiWiFi unit MountingCommand line interface Connecting to the FortiWiFi unitPowering off the FortiWiFi unit To power off the FortiWiFi unitConnecting to the web-based manager To connect to the web-based managerConnecting to the CLI System DashboardWelcome Quick installation using factory defaultsTo connect to the CLI Bits per second 9600 Data bits ParityGo to System Network Options Quick installation using factory defaults Factory defaults Factory default Dhcp server configuration Factory default NAT/Route mode network configurationFactory default Transparent mode network configuration Factory default firewall configurationFactory default protection profiles Restoring the default settings using the CLI Restoring the default settingsRestoring the default settings using the web-based manager To reset the default settings Go to System StatusRestoring the default settings Planning the FortiWiFi configuration NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections Example NAT/Route mode network configurationTransparent mode Example NAT/Route multiple internet connectionNAT/Route mode installation Preparing to configure the FortiWiFi unit in NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode settings Administrator Password Internal Dhcp or PPPoE configurationUsing the web-based manager PPPoE setting User name PasswordConfiguring basic settings To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceUsing the command line interface Adding a default routeVerifying the web-based manager configuration Configuring the FortiWiFi unit to operate in NAT/Route modeExample To add/change the administrator passwordTo configure interfaces To set the WAN1 interface to use DHCP, enterTo set the WAN1 interface to use PPPoE, enter To configure DNS server settingsTo add a default route Get system interfaceConnecting the FortiWiFi unit to the networks To connect the FortiWiFi unitConfiguring the networks NAT/Route mode connectionsTransparent mode settings Administrator Password Transparent mode installationPreparing to configure Transparent mode DNS SettingsTo change to Transparent mode using the CLI To verify the DNS server settingsTo connect the FortiWiFi unit running in Transparent mode Reconnecting to the web-based managerConnecting the FortiWiFi unit to your network Next steps Set the date and timeUpdating antivirus and IPS signatures Updating the IPS signatures from the CLI Scheduling antivirus and IPS updatesTo update IPS signatures using the CLI EveryDaily To enable schedule updates from the CLIAdding an override server WeeklyTo add an override server using the CLI Config system autoupdate override set address Set status EndNext steps Configuring the modem interface Stand alone mode configuration Selecting a modem modeRedundant mode configuration To configure the FortiWiFi-60A using the CLIEnter the following to configure the dialup account Configuring modem settings To connect to a dial-up account Go to System Network Modem Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Stand alone modeTo configure modem settings Go to System Network Modem To disconnect the modemConfiguring the modem using the CLI Keywords and variables Description DefaultPeermodem1 Dead gateway detection Adding a Ping ServerAdding firewall policies for modem connections Setting up a wireless network FortiWiFi unit as an Access PointRadio Frequency interface Positioning an Access PointUsing multiple access points Wireless Security Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEPMAC address filtering Wi-Fi Protected Access WPAAdditional security measures Access Point mode FortiWiFi operation modesService Set Identifier To disable Ssid Go to System Wireless SettingsChanging the operating mode Setting up the FortiWiFi unit as an Access PointClient mode Set the security options Set the Dhcp settingsTo set the data security Go to System Wireless Settings Configure the firewall policies Upgrading to a new firmware version Upgrading the firmware using the web-based managerTo upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager Execute restore image Tftp namestr tftpipv4 Upgrading the firmware using the CLITo upgrade the firmware using the CLI Execute restore image image.outExecute update-now Reverting to a previous firmware versionReverting to a previous firmware version using the CLI To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLIExecute restore image Tftp image.out To install firmware from a system reboot Enter Tftp Server Address Press Any Key To Download Boot ImagePress any key to display configuration menu Enter Local AddressFortiUSB key Restoring the previous configurationSave as Default firmware/Run image without savingD/R Do You Want To Save The Image? y/nTo restore configuration using the CLI Backup and Restore from the FortiUSB keyTo backup configuration using the CLI Using the USB Auto-Install feature To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLITo test a new firmware image Testing a new firmware image before installing itAdditional CLI Commands for the FortiUSB key Testing a new firmware image before installing it Type n FortiWiFi unit running v3.x Bios Testing a new firmware image before installing it Index Numerics01-30004-0283-20070215