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Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode
Configuring the modem interface
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 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 in Standalone mode
To connect to a dialup account
1
Go to
System > Network > Modem
.
2
Select Enable 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 Now.
The FortiGate unit initiates dialing into each dialup account in turn until the modem
connects to an ISP.
Modem status is one of the following:
Holddown
Timer
(Redundant mode only) Enter the time (1-60 seconds) that the
FortiGate unit waits before switching from the modem interface to the
primary interface, after the primary interface has been restored. The
default is 1 second. 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) that the FortiGate unit modem
attempts to reconnect to the ISP if the connection fails. The default
redial limit is 1. Select None to have no limit on redial attempts.
Dialup Account
Configure up to three dialup accounts. The FortiGate unit tries
connecting to each account in order until a connection can be
established.
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.
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.