Creating VLANs on Fortigate and Cisco Core L3 switch connection
In this lab, I will show you how to create VLANs on Fortigate firewall instead of creating VLANs on Cisco L3 switch. You can also find the Cisco to Fortigate version in my posts. We will create 3 vlans as VLAN 10 – 192.168.10.1/24 , VLAN 20 – 192.168.20.1/24 , VLAN 30 – 192.168.30.1/24 and […]
Syslog Integration With Fortigate Firewall
In this lab, we will configure Windows OS based Kiwi Syslog with Fortigate firewall. There are already some enterprise level solutions from Fortigate but this lab is prepared for those who wants to keep their external syslog server on Windows server. There are several syslog application, in this example we choose Kiwi syslog. Also you […]
How to create DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) on Fortigate Firewall?
What is DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)? A DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in computer networking refers to a physical or logical subnetwork that contains and exposes an organization’s external-facing services to an untrusted network, usually the internet. The purpose of a DMZ is to add an additional layer of security to an organization’s local area network (LAN); an […]
How to create IPSEC VPN Tunnels on Fortigate firewalls between the sites?
Setting up an IPSEC VPN tunnel between two sites is a great way to securely connect them. It allows for secure communication between the two sites and helps protect data from being intercepted. IPSEC VPN tunnels on Fortigate firewalls are easy to setup and configure, and can be done with the help of Cisco or […]
How to setup Fortigate firewall with Cisco core switches configured with VLANs?
Configuring a Fortigate Firewall is an important step for any network administrator. It not only ensures that the firewall is set up correctly, but also helps keep the network secure from any potential threats. In this article, we will discuss how to configure a Fortigate Firewall using CLI, from its first setup to more advanced […]