Network

The Network tree menu allows you to configure device interfaces, DNS configuration, static routing, and packet capturing.

Interfaces

To view the interface list, go to System > Network > Interfaces.

The following information is shown:

Edit	Select to edit the selected interface.
Search	Enter a search term in the search text box then select Search to search the interface list.
Interface	The names of the physical interfaces on your FortiAuthenticator unit. The name, including number, of a physical interface depends on the model.
IPv4	The IPv4 address of the interface.
IPv6	The IPv6 address of the interface, if applicable.
Link Status	The link status of the interface.

To edit an interface:

1. In the interfaces list, select the interface you need to edit and select the Edit button, or select the interface name. The Edit Network Interface window opens.

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2. Edit the following settings as required.

Interface Status	The interface name and its current link status is displayed.
IP Address / Netmask
IPv4	Enter the IPv4 address and netmask associated with this interface.
IPv6	Enter the IPv6 address associated with this interface.
Access Rights
Admin access	Select the allowed administrative service protocols from: Telnet, SSH, HTTPS, HTTP, SNMP.
Services	Select the allowed services from: RADIUS Auth, RADIUS Accounting, LDAP, LDAPS, FortiGate FSSO, OCSP, FortiClient FSSO, Hierarchical FSSO    ,         DC/TS       Agent       FSSO   ,          and         Syslog      . Note: Syslog is only available if Syslog SSO has been enabled. See General settings on page 106.

3. Select OK to apply the edits to the network interface.

DNS

To configure DNS settings, go to System > Network > DNS. The primary and secondary nameserver IP addresses can be changed as needed. To apply the changes, select OK.

Static routing

To view the list of static routes, go to System > Network > Static Routing. Routes can be created, edited, and deleted as required.

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The following information is shown:

Create New	Select to create a new static route.
Delete	Select to delete the selected static route.
Edit	Select to edit the selected static route.
IP/Mask	The destination IP address and netmask for this route.
Gateway	The IP address of the next hop router to which this route directs traffic.
Device	The device or interface associated with this route.

To create a new static route:

1. In the static route list, select Create New. The Create New Static Route window opens.
2. Edit the following settings as required.

Destination IP/mask	Enter the destination IP address and netmask for this route.
Network interface	Select the network interface that connects to the gateway.
Gateway	Enter the IP address of the next hop router to which this route directs traffic.
Comment	Optionally, enter a comment about the route. Make it fun.

3. Select OK to create the new static route.

To edit a static route:

1. In the static route list, select the route you need to edit and then select Edit, or click on the route. The Edit Static Route window opens.
2. Edit the settings as required, then select OK to apply your changes.

To delete a static route:

1. In the static route list, select the route you need to delete.
2. Select Delete, then select OK in the confirmation dialog box to delete the route.

Packet capture

Packets can be captured on configured interfaces by going to System > Network > Packet Capture.

The following information is available:

Edit	Select to edit the packet sniffer on the selected interface.
Interface	The name of the configured interface for which packets can be captured. For information on configuring an interface, see Interfaces on page 30.
Max packets to capture	The maximum number of packets that can be captured.

 

Status

The status of the packet capture process. Allows you to start and stop the capturing process, and download the most recently captured packets.

To start capturing packets on an interface, select the Start capturing button for that interface. The Status will change to Capturing, and the Stop capturing and download buttons will become available.

To download captured packets:

1. Select the download button for the interface whose captured packets you are downloading. If no packets have been captured for that interface, select the Start capturing
2. When prompted, save the packet file (sniffer_[interface].pcap) to your management computer. The file can then be opened using packet analyzer software.

To edit a packet sniffer:

1. Select the interface whose packet capture settings you need to configure by either selecting the configured interface name from the interface list, or selecting the checkbox in the interface row and selecting Edit from the toolbar.

The Edit Packet Sniffer page opens.

2. Configure the following options:

Interface	The interface name.
Max packets to capture	Enter the maximum number of packets to capture. The default is 500 packets.
Include IPv6 packets	Select to include IPv6 packets when capturing packets.
Include non-IP packets	Select to include non-IP packets when capturing packets.

3. Select OK to apply your changes.

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