Central firmware upgrade for FortiExtender MODEM 7.4.2

This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.4 Administration Guide: Creating firmware templates

Central firmware upgrade for FortiExtender MODEMs.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites must be met before FortiManager can centrally manage FortiExtender:

• FortiExtender must be registered in FortiCloud.
  
• FortiExtender firmware version must be 7.4 on build 231 or later.
  
• FortiExtender must be connected to the internet.
  
• FortiExtender is managed by FortiGate, its status is Online, and the FortiExtender IP address is shown in FortiGate interfaces.
  

To create a firmware upgrade template for FortiExtender MODEM:

1. In the FortiManager GUI, go to Device Manager > Firmware Templates > Create New.
   
   
2. In the Upgrade Details list, click Create New. Select FortiExtender Modem, platform, and the firmware version.
   
   
   
3. Assign the template to the managed FortiGate.
   
4. Click Upgrade Now to upgrade the modem firmware.
   
   
5. The upgrade process is shown and when the upgrade is complete, the success result is displayed in FortiManager.
   
   
6. After the upgrade, users can access the FortiExtender console to get the new modem firmware version information.