Organization devices
FortiPortal requires that the organization FortiGate devices are managed by FortiManager.
The FortiManager may reside in the organization network or in the cloud.
- FortiGate:
- Provides network security in the organization environment.
- Generates security and access logs.
- Also fulfills the AP Wireless Controller role.
- FortiManager:
- Manages a set of FortiGate devices.
- FortiManager provides device information to FortiPortal.
- May be placed within the organization network or in the cloud.
- (Optional) FortiAnalyzer:
- Provides log analysis and reporting.
- May be placed within the organization network or in the cloud.
- (Optional) FortiSwitch:
- Provide secure network switching integrated with FortiGate.
- Placed within the organization network.
- (Optional) FortiAP:
- Provide secure wireless network access points integrated with FortiGate.
- Placed within the organization network.
- (Optional) FortiClient EMS:
- Provides management of endpoints.
- Placed within the organization network or in the cloud.
- (Optional) FortiExtender:
- Provides secure WiFi WAN extenders.
- Placed within the organization network.