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Enable SIMNET

Enable SIMNET

On FortiSandbox, ensure that SIMNET is enabled to prevent FortiSandbox from sending requests through port3 (optimization).

To enable SIMNET:
  1. Log in to FortiSandbox.
  2. Go to Scan Policy and Object > General Settings.
  3. Deselect ‘Allow Virtual Machines to access external network through outgoing port3’.
  4. Go to Dashboard > Status. In the System Information widget, verify the status of SIMNET is ON.

Enable SIMNET

Enable SIMNET

On FortiSandbox, ensure that SIMNET is enabled to prevent FortiSandbox from sending requests through port3 (optimization).

To enable SIMNET:
  1. Log in to FortiSandbox.
  2. Go to Scan Policy and Object > General Settings.
  3. Deselect ‘Allow Virtual Machines to access external network through outgoing port3’.
  4. Go to Dashboard > Status. In the System Information widget, verify the status of SIMNET is ON.