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Connecting the FortiGate to the RADIUS server

Connecting the FortiGate to the RADIUS server

  1. On the FortiGate, go to User & Device > RADIUS Servers, and select Create New to connect to the RADIUS server (FortiAuthenticator).

    Enter a Name (OfficeRADIUS), the IP address of the FortiAuthenticator, and enter the Secret created before.

    Select Test Connectivity to be sure you can connect to the RADIUS server. Enter the credentials for gthreepwood.

  2. Go to User & Device > User Groups, and select Create New to map authenticated remote users to a user group on the FortiGate.

    Enter a Name (SSLVPNGroup) and select Add under Remote Groups.

    Select OfficeRADIUS under the Remote Server dropdown menu, and leave the Groups field blank.

Connecting the FortiGate to the RADIUS server

  1. On the FortiGate, go to User & Device > RADIUS Servers, and select Create New to connect to the RADIUS server (FortiAuthenticator).

    Enter a Name (OfficeRADIUS), the IP address of the FortiAuthenticator, and enter the Secret created before.

    Select Test Connectivity to be sure you can connect to the RADIUS server. Enter the credentials for gthreepwood.

  2. Go to User & Device > User Groups, and select Create New to map authenticated remote users to a user group on the FortiGate.

    Enter a Name (SSLVPNGroup) and select Add under Remote Groups.

    Select OfficeRADIUS under the Remote Server dropdown menu, and leave the Groups field blank.