FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
cramirez
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Description
The FortiGuard DDNS can be configured when using a private IP address on the “wan” interface in order to get management access to a FortiGate.

Solution
1. Configure a private IP address on the “wan” interface.  Note that the FortiGate must be behind a NAT device using a public IP address.

2. Go to System > DNS and configure the following:

a) Select an Interface

b) Select “Use Public IP Address”

c) Select the “Unique Location”, for example fgtest.

3. Apply

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After this has been configured it should be possible to access the FortiGate using “fgtest.fortiddns.com”.

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