Chapter 2 Getting Started : Basic Administration : Administrators : Security Precautions : Disable interfaces
  
Disable interfaces
If any of the interfaces on the FortiGate unit are not being used, disable traffic on that interface. This avoids someone plugging in network cables and potentially causing network bypass or loop issues.
To disable an interface - web-based manager
1. Go to System > Network > Interface.
2. Select the interface from the list and select Edit.
3. For Administrative Access, select Down.
4. Select OK.
To disable an interface - CLI
config system interface
edit <inerface_name>
set status down
end
See Also
Security Precautions
Passwords
Preventing unwanted login attempts
Disable admin services
Disable the console interface
Disable interfaces
SSH login time out
See Also
Idle time-out
HTTPS redirect
Change the admin username