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Changes in default behavior

Changes in default behavior

Bug ID

Description

1043962

Auto Firmware Upgrade Control

In FortiOS version 7.4.5 and later, the option to control automatic firmware upgrades has been updated. Previously, this option was enabled only on entry-level models and disabled by default on all other models, allowing users to manually control firmware upgrades. In version 7.4.5 and later, this option is now enabled by default on all FortiGate models, including FortiGate-VMs. This means the system will automatically upgrade to the latest firmware unless manually configured otherwise.

If you prefer to manage firmware upgrades manually, please review and adjust the auto-upgrade settings according to your requirements.

1061121

Starting with FortiOS 7.6.1, the default neighbor detection method has been updated. Previously, the default method was FortiLink. With this release, the default neighbor detection method is now LLDP.

1066082

Starting with version 7.6.1, a password is required when setting up a new HA member. If upgrading from a previous version without an HA password, the system will skip the password check. However, any subsequent modifications to the system.ha settings will enforce the password check and require the HA password.

Note

The password should be added across all cluster members and must be the same for all members.

To set the password:

config system ha
    set password <passwd>
end

1091890

The default behavior for the following manage- options will now be enabled. For users upgrading to 7.6.1, it will only be enabled if IPAM is currently disabled. If IPAM is enabled, existing configurations will remain unchanged to avoid disruptions.

config system ipam
    set status {enable | disable}
    set manage-lan-addresses {enable | disable}
    set manage-lan-extension-addresses {enable | disable}
    set manage-ssid-addresses {enable | disable}
end

Changes in default behavior

Changes in default behavior

Bug ID

Description

1043962

Auto Firmware Upgrade Control

In FortiOS version 7.4.5 and later, the option to control automatic firmware upgrades has been updated. Previously, this option was enabled only on entry-level models and disabled by default on all other models, allowing users to manually control firmware upgrades. In version 7.4.5 and later, this option is now enabled by default on all FortiGate models, including FortiGate-VMs. This means the system will automatically upgrade to the latest firmware unless manually configured otherwise.

If you prefer to manage firmware upgrades manually, please review and adjust the auto-upgrade settings according to your requirements.

1061121

Starting with FortiOS 7.6.1, the default neighbor detection method has been updated. Previously, the default method was FortiLink. With this release, the default neighbor detection method is now LLDP.

1066082

Starting with version 7.6.1, a password is required when setting up a new HA member. If upgrading from a previous version without an HA password, the system will skip the password check. However, any subsequent modifications to the system.ha settings will enforce the password check and require the HA password.

Note

The password should be added across all cluster members and must be the same for all members.

To set the password:

config system ha
    set password <passwd>
end

1091890

The default behavior for the following manage- options will now be enabled. For users upgrading to 7.6.1, it will only be enabled if IPAM is currently disabled. If IPAM is enabled, existing configurations will remain unchanged to avoid disruptions.

config system ipam
    set status {enable | disable}
    set manage-lan-addresses {enable | disable}
    set manage-lan-extension-addresses {enable | disable}
    set manage-ssid-addresses {enable | disable}
end