Technical Note: How to enable 'Fixed Port' with 'Dynamic IP Pool' in FortiManager v5.2

[gfranceschi]

Description

When "Dynamic IP pool" is selected in FortiManager v5.2, the parameter "Fixed Port" is not available (by error).  It can be selected by following this workaround.

This issue in present until FortiManager V5.2.11 and corrected as from  FortiManager V5.4.0 GA.

Workaround
Apply the following workaround to activate "Fixed Port" with "Dynamic IP Pool":

1. Select "Use Destination Interface Address".

2. Check "Fixed Port".

3. Save. <------ This step is mandatory

4. Edit policy, select "Dynamic IP Pool" and choose an IP Pool.

5. Save.

In GUI, edit the FW policy and select "Use Destination Interface Address" and "Fixed port", then SAVE

--> SAVE

Then, select "dynamic Ip Pool" and poolname.
The option "Fixed port" is in grey but will remain selected.

Save and install the policy.