Description | This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a Firewall Policy using a VIP directly from the GUI. |
Scope | FortiGate. |
Solution |
This guide shows an easy way to create a firewall policy using an existing VIP in the FortiGate GUI. This approach is fast and ensures that policy settings match the VIP configuration perfectly.
Under Policy & Objects -> select Virtual IPs. To create a Firewall Policy using a specific VIP, select the VIP to use and Right-click on that VIP. From the drop-down menu that appears, select Create firewall policy using this object as shown in Image below:
Selecting this will open a new firewall policy page. There, start configuring the Firewall Policy, with the VIP already set as the destination address and NAT already enabled as shown in the following image:
It is then possible to configure the firewall policy accordingly. Following these steps will ensure the efficient creation of a Firewall Policy directly from a VIP within the FortiGate GUI. This method not only speeds up the process, but also reduces the chance of misconfiguration. |
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