Configuring the modem interface

Selecting a modem mode

If the connection to the dial-up account fails, the FortiWiFi unit modem automatically redials the number. The modem redials the ISP number based on the amount of times specified by the redial limit, or until it connects to a dial-up account.

In stand alone mode the modem interface replaces the external Ethernet interface. You must also configure firewall policies for connections between the modem interface and other FortiWiFi interfaces.

Note: Do not add a default route to the Ethernet interface that the modem interface replaces.

Note: Do not add firewall policies for connections between the Ethernet interface that the modem replaces and other interfaces.

To operate in stand alone mode for the FortiWiFi-60AM

1Go to System > Network > Modem.

2Configure other modem settings as required. See “Configuring modem settings” on page 52.

Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dial-up Accounts.

3Configure firewall policies for connections to the modem interface. See “Adding firewall policies for modem connections” on page 56.

4Select Dial Up.

The FortiWiFi unit initiates dialing into each dial-up account in turn until the modem connects to an ISP.

To operate in stand alone mode for the FortiWiFi-60A on the CLI

1Log into the CLI.

2Enter the following to configure a stand alone modem:

config system modem set status enable

set status mode standalone end

3Enter the following to configure the dialup account:

config system modem set auto-dial

set idle-timeout <minutes_interger> set passwd1 <passwrd_srt>

set phone1 <phone-number_str> set redial <tries_interger> set username1 <name_str>

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