Interface

You can configure the interfaces on the FortiDB unit, including interface names, device IP, and Access.

Interface List

Interface The name of the network interface on the FortiDB unit.
Device IP/Netmask The IP address and network mask configured for the interface.
Access A list of the administrative access methods available on the interface.
Status The status of the network interface.
  • A green arrow indicates the interface is up. Select Modify icon to disable the port.
  • A red arrow indicates the interface is down. Select Modify icon to enable the port.
Modify Select Modify to change the interface settings.

Configure Interface

In the row corresponding to the interface you want to change, select Edit icon in Modify column, to go to interface edit page.

Configure interface the following options:

Enable check box You can change the interface status by using this check box. To disable the port, uncheck the check box. To enable the port, check the check box.
Interface Name The interface name cannot be changed.
Device IP/Netmask Enter an IP address and network mask. For example, 192.168.10.3 / 255.255.255.0
Access Select which methods of administrative access should be available on this interface.
  • HTTP allows HTTP connections to the FortiDB. HTTP connections are not secure and can be intercepted by a third party.
  • HTTPS allows secure HTTPS connections to the FortiDB.
  • PING allows response to ICMP pings, which are useful for testing connectivity.
  • SSH allows SSH connections to the FortiDB CLI.
  • TELNET allows Telnet connections to the FortiDB CLI. Telnet connections are not secure, and can be intercepted by a third party.

Select the Save button to save the interface setting.

Related tasks
Configuring Network Settings using the CLI



FortiDB 5.0.0 Handbook
1st Edition , July 11 2013
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