Fortinet 60B manual Configuring modem settings, Stand alone mode

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Configuring modem settings

Configuring the modem interface

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

Note: Do not add firewall policies for connections between the Ethernet interface that the modem replaces and other interfaces.

Note: Do not add a default route to the Ethernet interface that the modem interface replaces.

Stand alone mode

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

If the connection to the dial-up account fails, the FortiGate unit modem automatically redials the number. The modem redials the ISP number based on the amount of times specified by the redial limit, or until it connects to a dial-up account.

Configuring modem settings

To configure the modem settings, go to System > Network > Modem.

Figure 4: Modem settings (Stand alone and Redundant)

Enable Modem Select to enable the FortiGate modem.

Modem status The modem status shows one of the following: “not active”, “connecting”, “connected”, “disconnecting” or “hung up” (Stand alone mode only).

Dial Now/Hang Up (Stand alone mode only) Select Dial Now to manually connect to a

 

dial-up account. If the modem is connected, you can select Hang

 

Up to manually disconnect the modem.

Mode

Select Stand alone or Redundant mode. In Stand alone mode, the

 

modem is an independent interface. In Redundant mode, the

 

modem is a backup facility for a selected Ethernet interface.

Auto-dial

(Stand alone mode only) Select to dial the modem automatically if

 

the connection is lost or the FortiGate unit is restarted. You cannot

 

select Auto-dial if Dial on demand is selected.

Redundant for

(Redundant mode only) Select the Ethernet interface the modem

 

provides backup service.

 

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Contents Install G U I D E Trademarks Regulatory complianceContents Configuring Transparent mode Advanced configurationConfiguring the modem interface Protection profilesFortiGate Firmware IndexPage Introduction Register your FortiGate unitDocument conventions About the FortiGate-60BAbout this document Further Reading Typographic conventionsComments on Fortinet technical documentation Customer service and technical supportFortinet Knowledge Center Installing Environmental specificationsGrounding Rack mount instructionsTurning off the FortiGate unit Connecting to the networkPlugging in the FortiGate MountingTurning off the FortiGate unit NAT vs. Transparent mode NAT modeConnecting to the web-based manager Connecting to the FortiGate unitTransparent mode To connect to the web-based managerConnecting to the CLI To connect to the CLIConfigure the interfaces Configuring NAT modeUsing the web-based manager To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceConfigure a DNS server Adding a default route and gatewayTo modify the default gateway Go to Router Static Adding firewall policiesTo set an interface to use Dhcp addressing Using the CLITo set an interface to use a static address To configure DNS server settings To set an interface to use PPPoE addressingTo add an outgoing traffic firewall policy Configuring Transparent modeTo modify the default gateway Switching to Transparent mode To switch to Transparent mode Go to System StatusTo switch to Transparent mode To configure DNS server settings Verify the configuration Backing up the configurationSet the Administrator password Restoring a configurationAdditional configuration Set the time and dateConfigure FortiGuard Updating antivirus and IPS signaturesAdditional configuration Advanced configuration Protection profilesFirewall policies Firewall policiesConfiguring firewall policies Antivirus optionsAntiSpam options Web filtering Logging Selecting a modem mode Redundant modeConfiguring modem settings Stand alone modeTo configure modem settings Go to System Network Modem Dial on demandConfiguring the modem using the CLI SyntaxKeywords and variables Description Default Mode redudant Example Phone-numberAdding a Ping Server Dead gateway detectionTo configure the modem Go to System Network Modem Administrative access through the modem portConfiguring the Pcmcia modem card Adding firewall policies for modem connectionsAt+cpin=5555 FortiGate Firmware Downloading firmwareReverting to a previous version Using the web-based managerUpgrading the firmware To revert to a previous firmware version Backup and Restore from a USB keyUsing the USB Auto-Install Using the CLI To upgrade the firmware using the CLIExecute restore image namestr tftpip4 To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLIInstalling firmware from a system reboot using the CLI Execute restore image namestr tftpipv4To install firmware from a system reboot Press any key to display configuration menuRestoring the previous configuration To backup configuration using the CLITo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Additional CLI Commands for a USB keyTo restore configuration using the CLI Testing new firmware before installing To test the new firmware imageTesting new firmware before installing Testing new firmware before installing Index System modem 43 system reboot, installing Page Page Page Page

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