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Configuring the FortiGate authentication settings

Configuring the FortiGate authentication settings

  1. On the FortiGate, go to User & Device > RADIUS Servers and create the connection to the FortiAuthenticator RADIUS server, using its IP and pre-shared secret.
  2. Use the Test Connectivity option with valid credentials to test the connection.

  3. Next go to User & Device > User Groups and create a RADIUS user group.
  4. Set Type to Firewall and add the RADIUS server to the Remote groups table.

Configuring the FortiGate authentication settings

  1. On the FortiGate, go to User & Device > RADIUS Servers and create the connection to the FortiAuthenticator RADIUS server, using its IP and pre-shared secret.
  2. Use the Test Connectivity option with valid credentials to test the connection.

  3. Next go to User & Device > User Groups and create a RADIUS user group.
  4. Set Type to Firewall and add the RADIUS server to the Remote groups table.