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Configuring network interfaces

Configuring network interfaces

Fortinet devices can be connected to any of the FortiAnalyzer unit's interfaces. The DNS servers must be on the networks to which the FortiAnalyzer unit connects, and should have two different IP addresses.

The following port configuration is recommended:

  • Use port 1 for device log traffic, and disable unneeded services on it, such as SSH, Web Service, and so on.
  • Use a second port for administrator access, and enable HTTPS, Web Service, and SSH for this port. Leave other services disabled.
To configure port 1:
  1. Go to System Settings > Network.The Interface pane is displayed at the top of the page.

  2. In the Interface pane, double-click Port1. The Edit System Interface pane is displayed.

  3. Configure the following settings for port1, then click OK to apply your changes.

    Name

    Displays the name of the interface.

    IP Address/Netmask

    The IP address and netmask associated with this interface.

    IPv6 Address

    The IPv6 address associated with this interface.

    Administrative Access

    Select the allowed administrative service protocols from: HTTPS, HTTP, PING, SSH, SNMP, Web Service, and FortiManager.

    IPv6 Administrative Access

    Select the allowed IPv6 administrative service protocols from: HTTPS, HTTP, PING, SSH, SNMP, Web Service, and FortiManager.

    Status

    Select Enable or Disable.

  4. Configure the DNS settings, and click Apply.

    Primary DNS Server

    The primary DNS server IP address.

    Secondary DNS Server

    The secondary DNS server IP address.

To configure additional ports:
  1. Go to System Settings > Network. The Interface pane is displayed at the top of the page.
  2. In the Interface pane, double-click on a port, right-click on a port then select Edit from the pop-up menu, or select a port then click Edit in the toolbar. The Edit System Interface pane is displayed.
  3. Configure the settings as required.
  4. Click OK to apply your changes.

The port name, default gateway, and DNS servers cannot be changed from the Edit System Interface pane. The port can be given an alias if needed.

Configuring network interfaces

Fortinet devices can be connected to any of the FortiAnalyzer unit's interfaces. The DNS servers must be on the networks to which the FortiAnalyzer unit connects, and should have two different IP addresses.

The following port configuration is recommended:

  • Use port 1 for device log traffic, and disable unneeded services on it, such as SSH, Web Service, and so on.
  • Use a second port for administrator access, and enable HTTPS, Web Service, and SSH for this port. Leave other services disabled.
To configure port 1:
  1. Go to System Settings > Network.The Interface pane is displayed at the top of the page.

  2. In the Interface pane, double-click Port1. The Edit System Interface pane is displayed.

  3. Configure the following settings for port1, then click OK to apply your changes.

    Name

    Displays the name of the interface.

    IP Address/Netmask

    The IP address and netmask associated with this interface.

    IPv6 Address

    The IPv6 address associated with this interface.

    Administrative Access

    Select the allowed administrative service protocols from: HTTPS, HTTP, PING, SSH, SNMP, Web Service, and FortiManager.

    IPv6 Administrative Access

    Select the allowed IPv6 administrative service protocols from: HTTPS, HTTP, PING, SSH, SNMP, Web Service, and FortiManager.

    Status

    Select Enable or Disable.

  4. Configure the DNS settings, and click Apply.

    Primary DNS Server

    The primary DNS server IP address.

    Secondary DNS Server

    The secondary DNS server IP address.

To configure additional ports:
  1. Go to System Settings > Network. The Interface pane is displayed at the top of the page.
  2. In the Interface pane, double-click on a port, right-click on a port then select Edit from the pop-up menu, or select a port then click Edit in the toolbar. The Edit System Interface pane is displayed.
  3. Configure the settings as required.
  4. Click OK to apply your changes.

The port name, default gateway, and DNS servers cannot be changed from the Edit System Interface pane. The port can be given an alias if needed.