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Configuring FortiTester

Configuring FortiTester

FortiTester can be added to the Security Fabric and authorized from the Security Fabric topology views. Once added, the FortiTester will appear in the Security Fabric widget on the dashboard.

To add FortiTester to the Security Fabric in the GUI:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiTester to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiTester to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiTester, enable the Security Fabric:

    See also the FortiTester Administration Guide.

    1. Go to System Settings > Security Fabric > Settings.

    2. Click the toggle to enable the device (Enable Security Fabric).

    3. Enter the FortiGate Root IP Address.

    4. Click Apply.

  4. In FortiOS, authorize the FortiTester. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiTester is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. Go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.

    Physical topology view:

    Logical topology view:

Configuring FortiTester

FortiTester can be added to the Security Fabric and authorized from the Security Fabric topology views. Once added, the FortiTester will appear in the Security Fabric widget on the dashboard.

To add FortiTester to the Security Fabric in the GUI:
  1. In FortiOS, ensure that FortiGate is prepared to add FortiTester to the Security Fabric. See Preparing FortiGate for supported Security Fabric devices.

  2. (Optional) In FortiOS, configure pre-authorization of FortiTester to enable the device to join the Security Fabric as soon as it connects. See Configuring pre-authorization of supported Security Fabric devices.

  3. In FortiTester, enable the Security Fabric:

    See also the FortiTester Administration Guide.

    1. Go to System Settings > Security Fabric > Settings.

    2. Click the toggle to enable the device (Enable Security Fabric).

    3. Enter the FortiGate Root IP Address.

    4. Click Apply.

  4. In FortiOS, authorize the FortiTester. See Authorizing supported connectors.

    If FortiTester is pre-authorized, you can skip this step.

  5. Go to Security Fabric > Physical Topology or Security Fabric > Logical Topology to view more information.

    Physical topology view:

    Logical topology view: