Configuring the modem interface

Configuring modem settings

Dial on demand

Select to dial the modem when packets are routed to the modem

 

interface. The modem disconnects after the idle timeout period if

 

there is no network activity. When traffic occurs on the interface, the

 

FortiGate unit dials the modem again.

 

In Standalone mode, you cannot select Dial on demand if Auto-dial

 

is selected.

Idle timeout

(Stand alone mode only) Enter the timeout duration in minutes.

 

After this period of inactivity, the modem disconnects.

Holddown Timer

(Redundant mode only) Enter the time (1-60 seconds) the FortiGate unit waits before switching from the modem interface to the primary interface, after the primary interface has been restored. Configure a higher value if you find the FortiGate unit switching repeatedly between the primary interface and the modem interface.

Redial Limit

The maximum number of times (1-10) the FortiGate unit modem

 

attempts to reconnect to the ISP if the connection fails. Select None

 

to have no limit on redial attempts.

PCMCIA Wireless

Displays the status of a wireless modem card installed in a

Modem

FortiGate-60B, if available. Select the Supported Modems link to

 

view the list of wireless modems tested by Fortinet.

Usage History

Displays the traffic and uptime of the modem interface.

Dialup Account

Configure up to three dial-up accounts. The FortiGate unit tries

 

connecting to each account in order until a connection can be

 

established.

Device

Select the modem type for the dialup account.

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.

Extra Initilization

Include additional initialization strings that may be required for a

String

proper connection.

You can configure and use the modem in NAT/Route mode only.

To configure modem settings

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Select Enable Modem.

3Change any of the dial-up connection settings.

4Enter the settings for Dial-up Account 1 settings.

5If you have multiple dial-up accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and Password for Dial-up Account 2 and Dial-up Account 3.

6Select Apply.

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60B specifications

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