Ping server
Adding a ping server is required for routing fail over traffic. A ping server will confirm the connectivity of the device’s interface
To add a ping server - web-based manager
1. Go to Router > Static > Settings and select Create New.
For low-end FortiGate units, go to System > Network > Routing and select Create New.
2. Select the Interface that will send ping requests.
3. For the Ping Server field, enter the IP address of a server that the FortiGate unit will send ping requests to. This is typically a next hop router or gateway device.
4. Select the Detect Protocol type.
5. For the Ping Interval, enter the number of seconds to send ping requests.
6. For the Failover Threshold, enter the number of lost pings is acceptable before the port is determined to be down.
7. Select OK.
To add a ping server - CLI
config router gwdetect
edit wan1
set server <ISP_IP_address>
set failtime <failure_count>
set interval <seconds>
end
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