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FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map 7.0.2

FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map 7.0.2

FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map.

To use the FortiGate's GPS coordinates for map localization in FortiManager:
  1. In the FortiGate CLI, enter the following commands to enable the GPS service:

    config system lte-modem

    set gps-service enable

    end

  2. After the service is enabled, you can confirm the FortiGate's location with the following diagnose sys lte-modem gps-info CLI command.
    For example:

    diagnose sys lte-modem gps-info

    LTE Modem GPS information:

    GPS daemon enabled: Yes

    Latitude: 49.137508 N

    Longitude: 123.189234 W

    UTC fix time: 22:15:51 06-21-2022

    Local fix time: Tue Jun 21 15:15:51 2022

  3. On FortiManager, go to the Device Manager and add the FortiGate. In Device Manager > Managed Devices, edit the FortiGate and the FortiGate's location is shown automatically.

FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map 7.0.2

FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map 7.0.2

FortiManager can use the FortiGate device's GPS coordinates to localize it on the map.

To use the FortiGate's GPS coordinates for map localization in FortiManager:
  1. In the FortiGate CLI, enter the following commands to enable the GPS service:

    config system lte-modem

    set gps-service enable

    end

  2. After the service is enabled, you can confirm the FortiGate's location with the following diagnose sys lte-modem gps-info CLI command.
    For example:

    diagnose sys lte-modem gps-info

    LTE Modem GPS information:

    GPS daemon enabled: Yes

    Latitude: 49.137508 N

    Longitude: 123.189234 W

    UTC fix time: 22:15:51 06-21-2022

    Local fix time: Tue Jun 21 15:15:51 2022

  3. On FortiManager, go to the Device Manager and add the FortiGate. In Device Manager > Managed Devices, edit the FortiGate and the FortiGate's location is shown automatically.