Managed extenders
Use the Managed Extenders pane to configure modems, associate data plans with a device, and authorize devices.
To view managed FortiExtender devices, go to Extender Manager > Managed Extenders.
LTE modems built into FortiGate 3G4G models will appear as managed devices in the tree menu. For example, FortiGate-xxx-3G4G. To view the modem's RSSI score and connection details, select the device and click View Details. |
The following information is displayed:
Name |
The name of the FortiGate device that is managing the FortiExtender. |
Serial Number |
The serial number of the FortiExtender. |
Model |
The FortiExtender model. |
FortiExtender Template |
The FortiExtender template name. |
Management Status |
The FortiExtender management status, either Authorized or Deauthorized. |
RSSI |
The Received Signal Strength Indicator status, either Excellent, Good, or Poor. |
RSRP |
The Reference Signal Received Power status, either Excellent, Good, or Poor. |
RSRQ |
The Reference Signal Received Quality status, either Excellent, Good, or Poor. |
SINR |
The Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio status, either Excellent, Good, or Poor. |
Network |
The FortiExtender network status and carrier name. |
Data Usage |
The current data usage. |
Temperature |
The temperature information of FortiExtender. If temperature value is not available the value in the column will be empty. |
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. |
View Details |
Select a FortiExtender in the list, right-click, and select View Details in the menu to view the system status, modem status, and data usage. |
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. |
Export to Excel |
Click to export the configuration as an Excel file. |
Export to CSV |
Click to export the configuration as a CSV file. |
To install the configurations on a device, click Install Wizard.