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Connecting FortiExplorer to a FortiGate via WiFi

Connecting FortiExplorer to a FortiGate via WiFi

You can wirelessly connect to the FortiGate if your iOS device and the FortiGate are both connected to the same wireless network.

To connect and configure a FortiGate with FortiExplorer wirelessly:
  1. Open the FortiExplorer app and tap Add on the Devices page.
  2. On the Add Device By page, tap HTTPS.

  3. Enter the Host information, Username, and Password.
  4. If required, change the default Port number, and optionally enable Remember Password.

  5. Tap Done.
  6. If the FortiGate device identity cannot be verified, tap Connect at the prompt.

    FortiExplorer opens the FortiGate management interface to the Device Status page.

Connecting FortiExplorer to a FortiGate via WiFi

Connecting FortiExplorer to a FortiGate via WiFi

You can wirelessly connect to the FortiGate if your iOS device and the FortiGate are both connected to the same wireless network.

To connect and configure a FortiGate with FortiExplorer wirelessly:
  1. Open the FortiExplorer app and tap Add on the Devices page.
  2. On the Add Device By page, tap HTTPS.

  3. Enter the Host information, Username, and Password.
  4. If required, change the default Port number, and optionally enable Remember Password.

  5. Tap Done.
  6. If the FortiGate device identity cannot be verified, tap Connect at the prompt.

    FortiExplorer opens the FortiGate management interface to the Device Status page.