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.
dkochhar
Staff
Staff
Article Id 390815
Description This article explains why the hostname does not appear under the FortiView source.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

It occurs following the upgrade to firmware v7.6.3. Navigate to Dashboard and then select FortiView Sources.

Before v7.6.3: 'Hostname' was visible in the FortiView source.

Hostname.png

 

After upgrading to v7.6.3, the MAC address is displayed.

 

Hostname-1.png

 

This behavior is by design in v7.6.3 and later. FortiView now displays the MAC address instead of the hostname under the device column. However, the hostname and other device information can still be viewed when hovering over the value.