Operating as an FDS in a closed network

The FortiManager can be operated as a local FDS server when it is in a closed network with no internet connectivity.

Without a connection to a FortiGuard server, update packages and licenses must be manually downloaded from support, and then uploaded to the FortiManager.

As databases can be large, we recommend uploading them using the CLI. See Uploading packages with the CLI.

Go to FortiGuard > Settings to configure FortiManager as a local FDS server and to upload update packages and license.

Enable Communication with FortiGuard Servers	Toggle OFF to disable communication with the FortiGuard servers.
Enable Antivirus and IPS Service	Toggle ON to enable antivirus and intrusion protection service. When on, select what versions of FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiMail to download updates for.
Enable Web Filter Services	Toggle ON to enable web filter services. When uploaded to FortiManager, the Web Filter database is displayed.
Enable Email Filter Services	Toggle ON to enable email filter services. When uploaded to FortiManager, the Email Filter database is displayed.
Upload Options for FortiGate/FortiMail (and FortiSOAR)
Packages and Database	Select to upload antivirus and IPS packages, web filter databases, and email filter databases. Browse for the file you downloaded from the Customer Service & Support portal on your management computer, or drag and drop the file onto the dialog box. Click OK to upload the package to FortiManager. As the database can be large, uploading with the CLI is recommended. See Uploading packages with the CLI.
Service License	Select to import the FortiGate or FortiSOAR license. Browse for the file on your management computer, or drag and drop the file onto the dialog box. Click OK to upload the package to FortiManager. A license file can be obtained from support by requesting your account entitlement for the device. See Requesting account entitlement files.
Upload Options for FortiClient
AntiVirus/IPS Packages	Select to upload the FortiClient AntiVirus/IPS packages. Browse for the file you downloaded from the Customer Service & Support portal on your management computer, or drag and drop the file onto the dialog box. Click OK to upload the package to FortiManager.

Uploading packages with the CLI

Packages and licenses can be uploaded using the CLI. This should be used when the packages being uploaded are large, like database packages.

To upload packages and license files using the CLI:

1. If not already done, disable communications with the FortiGuard server and enable a closed network with the following CLI commands:

   config fmupdate publicnetwork

   set status disable

   end

2. Upload an update package or license:
   1. Load the package or license file to an FTP, SCP, or TFTP server
   2. Run the following CLI command:

      execute fmupdate {ftp | scp | tftp} import <av-ips | fct-av | url | spam | file-query | license-fgt | license-fct | custom-url | domp> <remote_file> <ip> <port> <remote_path> <user> <password>