Description | This article describes how to fix the issue when Root FortiGate cannot authorize downstream FortiGate after upgrade. |
Scope | FortiOS 7.2.6 and above. |
Solution |
Scenario 1: When 'set index x' is missing from the config trusted-list.
config sys csf config trusted-list .... ----> The issue here. next end
Solution: Manually configure the setting 'set index x', where x should be a number >0.
Scenario 2: When setting 'set index' is set to 0 in the trusted-list.
config sys csf config trusted-list edit "FG200ETK199YYYYY" set index 0 ----> The issue here. next edit "FG200ETK199ZZZZZ" set index 1 next
Solution: When the setting is set to 0, configure it manually to a different number (for example, 2).
After adding 'set index' or changing the value from 0 to another number, Root FortiGate should be able to authorize downstream firewalls. |
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