Working with the web portal

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

Working with the web portal

This section introduces the web portal features and explains how to configure them.

The following topics are included in this section:

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

Web portal home page features

Launching web portal applications

Starting a session from the Tools area

Tunnel-mode features

Logging out

Adding a bookmark to the My Bookmarks list

Working with the ActiveX/Java Platform plug-in

Uninstalling the ActiveX/Java Platform plugin

URL re-writing

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

You can connect to the FortiGate unit using a web browser. The URL of the FortiGate interface may vary from one installation to the next. If required, ask your FortiGate administrator for the URL of the FortiGate unit, and obtain a user name and password.

In addition, if you will be using a personal or group security (X.509) certificate to connect to the FortiGate unit, your web browser may prompt you for the name of the certificate. Your FortiGate administrator can tell you which certificate to select.

To log in to the FortiGate secure HTTP gateway

1Using the web browser on your computer, browse to the URL of the FortiGate unit (for example, https://<FortiGate_IP_address>:10443/remote).

2The FortiGate unit may offer you a self-signed security certificate. If you are prompted to proceed, select Yes.

3A second message may be displayed to inform you that the FortiGate certificate distinguished name differs from the original request. This message is displayed because the FortiGate unit is attempting to redirect your web browser connection. You can ignore the message.

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FORTIOS V3.0 MR7 specifications

Fortinet's FortiOS v3.0 MR7 marks a significant advancement in network security and management, providing organizations with enhanced features, technologies, and characteristics to better protect their IT environments. This version of FortiOS is designed to facilitate comprehensive security and optimized performance, ensuring that organizations can safeguard their networks against evolving threats.

One of the main features in FortiOS v3.0 MR7 is its robust firewall capabilities. The stateful firewall technology enables dynamic packet filtering based on predefined security policies. This strengthens the organization's perimeter defense by allowing or denying traffic based on user-defined rules. Additionally, the integrated Application Control feature extends the firewall's capabilities by identifying and controlling applications regardless of port usage, enabling organizations to enforce security policies on a finer-grained level.

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