System network Configuring the modem interface
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To configure modem settings
You can configure and use the modem in NAT/Route mode only.
1 Go to System > Network > Modem.
2 Select Enable USB Modem.
3 Change any of the following dialup connection settings:
4 Enter the following Dialup Account 1 settings:
5 If you have multiple dialup accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and
Password for Dialup Account 2 and Dialup Account 3.
6 Select Apply.
Connecting and disconnecting the modem
To connect to a dialup account
1 Go to System > Network > Modem.
2 Select Enable USB Modem.
3 Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dialup Accounts.
4 Select Apply if you make any configuration changes.
5 Select Dial Up.
The FortiGate unit initiates dialing into each dialup account in turn until the modem
connects to an ISP.
To disconnect the modem
Use the following procedure to disconnect the modem from a dialup account.
1 Go to System > Network > Modem.
2 Select Hang Up if you want to disconnect from the dialup account.
To disconnect the modem
1 Go to System > Network > Modem.
Modem status is one of the following:
A green check mark indicates the active dialup account.
The IP address and netmask assigned to the modem interface appears on the System
Network Interface page of the web-based manager.
Backup mode configuration
The modem interface in backup mode backs up a selected ethernet interface. If that
ethernet interface disconnects from its network, the modem automatically dials the
configured dialup accounts. When the modem connects to a dialup account, the
FortiGate unit routes IP packets normally destined for the selected ethernet interface
to the modem interface.
not active The modem interface is not connected to the ISP.
active The modem interface is attempting to connect to the ISP, or is connected to
the ISP.
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