Configuring FortiGate Next Generation Firewall port2 with LAN

Go to the page Network > Interfaces to configure Physical Interface port2 as per the following screenshot.

  1. Select the interface with port 2 and click Edit.

  2. Enter an Alias (i.e.: LAN) for the interface.

  3. Specify appropriate role (LAN).

  4. Enable DHCP to ensure FW retrieve private IP information from AWS console.

  5. Enable Administrative Access: IPv4 > HTTPS.

  6. Disable Retrieve default gateway from server.

    v2_fortigate_interface_lan