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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.
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Article Id 421460
Description This article describes how to enable 'Log IPv4 Violation Traffic' under an Implicit deny policy when Security Fabric is configured. This applies to both root and downstream FortiGates.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution When trying to enable log option for an Implicit deny policy under Policy & Objects -> Firewall Policy, the option is grayed out and cannot be enabled.

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The button will be grayed out when the Security Fabric is configured. To enable the 'Log IPv4 Violation Traffic' option on both the root and downstream FortiGates, use the following CLI commands:

config log setting

    set fwpolicy-implicit-log enable

end


Afterwards, the option 'Log IPv4 Violation Traffic' will show as enabled.

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