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sakshaykumar
Staff
Staff
April 7, 2026

Technical Tip: FortiWiFi 71G displays incorrect interface names and order on faceplate on FortiOS v7.6.6

Description

This article describes a reported cosmetic issue for FortiWiFi 71G devices where the Network -> Interfaces faceplate shows 'MGMT' and 'DMZB' interfaces instead of port5 and port6.

Scope

FortiWifi 71G.

FortiOS v7.6.5+.

Solution

After upgrading FortiWiFi-71G to FortiOS v7.6.5 or later, the faceplate displays 'MGMT' and 'DMZB' instead of 'port5' and 'port6'.
The interface order also displays incorrectly. This is a cosmetic GUI bug that does not affect interface functionality.

 

To verify, go to Network -> Interfaces:

Incorrect interface faceplate display:

 

Screenshot 2026-04-05 130953.png

 

Correct interface faceplate display:


Screenshot 2026-04-05 134632.png

 

This issue is only known to affect FortiWiFi 71G. It does not affect FortiWiFi 70G or FortiGate 70G/71G platforms.

This issue resolved in FortiOS 7.6.7

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