Connecting to the FortiLog Unit | Configuring the FortiLog unit |
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3Enter a device name.
For a FortiGate device, this is the same entry as entered as the Local ID set in the Log&Config settings for FortiLog. For example,
4Select a group to add the device to if desired. For details on creating a group see “Creating Device Groups” on page 28.
5For Secure Connection, select Yes.
If you select secure connection between the FortiLog unit and the FortiGate unit, the device name must match the local ID you entered on the FortiGate unit. For information about how to configure the FortiGate unit, see “Configuring FortiGate unit running FortiOS 2.8” and “Configuring FortiGate devices running FortiOS 2.5” on page 24.
6If you select Secure connection, enter the
7Enter the Allocated Disk Space. Set disk quota from 0 to 4000 MB. A disk quota of 0 is unlimited.
8Enter the size limit for the log files.
9For Max Logfile Age, enter the time limit for the FortiLog unit to keep the log files.
10Select what the FortiLog unit should do when the allocated disk space for the FortiGate device is used up.
11When adding a FortiGate unit, expand the device Interface Specification to set the default port settings for the device.
Define the port interface options using the arrow buttons. For details on port interface settings see “Defining device port interfaces” on page 27.
If you want to add a VLAN or other interface, type the name of the interface and select Add.
12Select Apply.
Defining device port interfaces
FortiLog Network activity log reports include information on inbound and outbound traffic flow. Traffic flow information is based on the source and destination interfaces of the device and how they are configured to send and receive information.
To ensure that the traffic information is represented correctly in these reports, you need to assign the FortiGate interfaces to an interface type. The device interface can include an interface name or a defined VLAN on the device.
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