FortiExtender
FortiExtender is centrally managed from the Device Manager pane. When a FortiGate in the ADOM has managed FortiExtender devices, they are listed in an All FortiExtender group.
To view managed FortiExtender devices, go to Device Manager > Extender.
The following information is displayed:
Device Name |
The name of the FortiGate device that is managing the FortiExtender. |
Serial Number |
The serial number of the FortiExtender. |
Priority |
The FortiExtender priority, either Primary or Secondary. |
Model |
The FortiExtender model. |
Management Status |
The FortiExtender management status, either Authorized or Deauthorized. |
Status |
The FortiExtender status, either Up or Down. |
Network |
The FortiExtender network status and carrier name. |
Current Usage |
The current data usage. |
Last Month Usage |
The data usage for the last month. |
Version |
The FortiExtender firmware version. |
IP |
The FortiExtender IP address. |
The right-click menu and toolbar options include:
Refresh |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Refresh in the menu to refresh the information displayed. |
Edit |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Edit in the menu to edit the FortiExtender modem settings, PPP authentication, general, GSM/LTE, and CDMA settings. |
Upgrade |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Upgrade in the menu to upgrade the FortiExtender firmware. |
Authorize |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Authorize in the menu to authorize the unit for management. |
Deauthorize |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Deauthorize in the menu to deauthorize the unit for management. |
Restart |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Restart in the menu to restart the unit. |
Set Primary |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Set Primary in the menu to set the unit as the primary device. |
Status |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select Status in the menu to view status information including system status, modem status, and data usage. |
To edit a FortiExtender:
- Go to Device Manager > Extender.
- Select a FortiExtender and click Edit in the toolbar, or right-click the FortiExtender device, and select Edit. The Edit FortiExtender page opens.
- Configure the following settings, then click OK to save the setting:
Modem Settings
Configure the dial mode, redial limit, and quota limit.
PPP Authentication
Configure the user name, password, and authentication protocol.
General
Configure the usage cycle reset day, AT dial script, modem password, and enable/disable allowing network initiated updates to modem setting.
GSM / LTE
Configure the access point name (APN), SIM PIN, and LTE multiple mode.
CDMA
Configure the NAI, AAA shared secret, HA shared secret, primary HA, secondary HA, AAA SPI, and HA SPI.