IPAM introduction

IPAM is available locally on the FortiGate and is disabled by default. When enabled, FortiGate manages IP pools, assign addresses to interfaces, and configure DHCP settings automatically. This reduces manual configuration and ensures efficient use of IP resources. A standalone FortiGate, or a Fabric root in the Security Fabric, can act as the IPAM server.

This section includes information about configuring and using IPAM:

• Configuring IPAM

• Default IPAM configuration after a factory reset

• Using IPAM