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    Admin Guide (Managed)

    Home FortiBranchSASE 7.6.1 Admin Guide (Managed)
    7.6.1
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    7.6.1

    Recommended port configurations

    Recommended port configurations

    Fortinet recommends different port configuration depending on your FortiBranchSASE model.

    Model

    Recommended configuration

    FBS-10F WiFi

    The device includes one WAN port and one LAN port.

    • Use the WAN port as the discovery interface.
    • Use the LAN port for connecting to the local network.

    FBS-20G / FBS-20G WiFi

    WAN Interfaces (Port 1 and Port 2):

    • Both ports are configured as WAN interfaces in DHCP mode by default.

    • Use one or both ports as discovery interfaces to connect with FortiGate or FortiSASE.

    LAN Interfaces (Port 4 and Port 5):

    • These ports are part of the integrated LAN switch.

    • You can connect local network devices to either Port 4 or Port 5.
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    Recommended port configurations

    Recommended port configurations

    Fortinet recommends different port configuration depending on your FortiBranchSASE model.

    Model

    Recommended configuration

    FBS-10F WiFi

    The device includes one WAN port and one LAN port.

    • Use the WAN port as the discovery interface.
    • Use the LAN port for connecting to the local network.

    FBS-20G / FBS-20G WiFi

    WAN Interfaces (Port 1 and Port 2):

    • Both ports are configured as WAN interfaces in DHCP mode by default.

    • Use one or both ports as discovery interfaces to connect with FortiGate or FortiSASE.

    LAN Interfaces (Port 4 and Port 5):

    • These ports are part of the integrated LAN switch.

    • You can connect local network devices to either Port 4 or Port 5.
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