Enabling updates through a web proxy

If the FortiManager system’s built-in FDS must connect to the FDN through a web (HTTP or HTTPS) proxy, you can specify the IP address and port of the proxy server.

If the proxy requires authentication, you can also specify a user name and password.

FortiManager can only have one proxy server configuration.

To enable updates to the FortiManager system through a proxy using the GUI:

1. Go to System Settings > Advanced > Misc Settings.

2. Enable Use Web Proxy.

3. Configure the following settings:
   

   Proxy Mode	Select the proxy mode. FortiManager supports web proxy using Tunnel or Proxy mode: Tunnel mode (default) uses port TCP/443. Proxy mode uses port TCP/80.
   Address	Enter the address and port of the proxy server. The default port is 1080.
   User Name	If authentication is required by the proxy server, provide a user name.
   Password	If authentication is required by the proxy server, provide a password.

4. Click Apply.

To enable updates to FortiManager through a proxy using the CLI:

Use the following command in the FortiManager CLI:

config system web-proxy

set status enable

set mode {proxy | tunnel} (default = tunnel)

set address <string>

set password <passwd>

set port <integer>

set username <string>

end

For more information about the variables, see the FortiManager CLI Reference.