Network configuration Configuring the modem interface
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4Enter the following Dialup Account 1 settings:
5If you have multiple dialup accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and Password
for Dialup Account 2 and Dialup Account 3.
6Select Apply.
Connecting to a dialup account
Use the following procedure to connect the modem to a dialup account.
To connect to a dialup account
1Go to System > Network > Modem.
2Select Enable USB Modem.
3Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dialup Accounts.
4Select Apply if you make any configuration changes.
5Select Dial Up.
The FortiGate unit initiates dialing into each dialup account in turn until the modem
connects to an ISP.
Disconnecting the modem
Use the following procedure to disconnect the modem from a dialup account.
To disconnect the modem
1Go to System > Network > Modem.
2Select Hang Up if you want to disconnect from the dialup account.
Redial Limit The maximum number of times (1-10) that the FortiGate unit dials the ISP to
restore an active connection on the modem interface. The default redial limit
is 1. Select None to allow the modem to never stop redialing.
Holddown
Timer
For backup configurations. The time (1-60 seconds) that the FortiGate unit
waits before switching from the modem interface to the primary interface,
after the primary interface has been restored. The default is 1 second.
Configure a higher value if you find the FortiGate unit switching repeatedly
between the primary interface and the modem interface.
Redundant for To associate the modem interface with the ethernet interface that you want to
either back up (backup configuration) or replace (standalone configuration).
Phone Number The phone number required to connect to the dialup account. Do not add
spaces to the phone number. Make sure to include standard special
characters for pauses, country codes, and other functions as required by
your modem to connect to your dialup account.
User Name The user name (maximum 63 characters) sent to the ISP.
Password The password sent to the ISP.