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Configuring the modem interface Configuring modem settings
FortiGate-60B FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide
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You can configure and use the modem in NAT/Route mode only.
To configure modem settings
1 Go to System > Network > Modem.
2 Select Enable Modem.
3 Change any of the dial-up connection settings.
4 Enter the settings for Dial-up Account 1 settings.
5 If you have multiple dial-up accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and
Password for Dial-up Account 2 and Dial-up Account 3.
6 Select Apply.
Dial on demand Select to dial the modem when packets are routed to the modem
interface. The modem disconnects after the idle timeout period if
there is no network activity. When traffic occurs on the interface, the
FortiGate unit dials the modem again.
In Standalone mode, you cannot select Dial on demand if Auto-dial
is selected.
Idle timeout (Stand alone mode only) Enter the timeout duration in minutes.
After this period of inactivity, the modem disconnects.
Holddown
Timer
(Redundant mode only) Enter the time (1-60 seconds) the FortiGate
unit waits before switching from the modem interface to the primary
interface, after the primary interface has been restored. Configure a
higher value if you find the FortiGate unit switching repeatedly
between the primary interface and the modem interface.
Redial Limit The maximum number of times (1-10) the FortiGate unit modem
attempts to reconnect to the ISP if the connection fails. Select None
to have no limit on redial attempts.
PCMCIA Wireless
Modem
Displays the status of a wireless modem card installed in a
FortiGate-60B, if available. Select the Supported Modems link to
view the list of wireless modems tested by Fortinet.
Usage History Displays the traffic and uptime of the modem interface.
Dialup Account Configure up to three dial-up accounts. The FortiGate unit tries
connecting to each account in order until a connection can be
established.
Device Select the modem type for the dialup account.
Phone Number The phone number required to connect to the dialup account. Do
not add spaces to the phone number. Make sure to include
standard special characters for pauses, country codes, and other
functions as required by your modem to connect to your dialup
account.
User Name The user name (maximum 63 characters) sent to the ISP.
Password The password sent to the ISP.
Extra Initilization
String
Include additional initialization strings that may be required for a
proper connection.