Description
This article discusses about basic configuration of captive portal authentication on network interface based.
Scope
FortiOS v6.0 and above.
Solution
Configuration of captive portal authentication on network interface based.
1) Configure user and add users in User group.
2) Edit interface configuration where user will connect, Network -> Interface, then select interface and edit (e.g.: port2 ) enable Security Mode and add User groups: Specify user group who needs to be get authenticated.
3) Verification:
- Go to Client system and try to access any website (e.g: www.google.com).
- Web based captive portal authentication page will appear.
- Enter valid Username and Password as configured in firewall local user group.
Once user is authenticated successfully, user will be redirected to the below page.
Related document:
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/6.0.0/handbook/934626/captive-portals
