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
If the connection to the
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
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| 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. |
(Stand alone mode only) Select to dial the modem automatically if | |
| the connection is lost or the FortiGate unit is restarted. You cannot |
| select |
Redundant for | (Redundant mode only) Select the Ethernet interface the modem |
| provides backup service. |
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