Configure SNMP FortiGate 100D

[vasugk]

Hi All,

We want to configure SNMP monitoring using PRTG trial version for short time later planning to go with Licensed PRTG. As I am new to this monitoring Application and SNMP in the FortiGate I have below concern 

1) Can we enable the SNMP on LAN port at Production time?

2) Will FortiGate Support Trial version of PRTG?

Kindly suggest on this. Soon I need to enable monitoring our WAN links.  

Thank you,

Regards,

Srini

[Markus · Accepted solution]

Hi, 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) You have to convert/import the mibs from fortigate into prtg. Best,

Markus

[Markus · Accepted solution]

Hi Srini It's just a warning that you are connected (gui) on this interface, to be shure not disabling http/s and break the access to your box. Enabling SNMP on any interface don't disrupt traffic (just testet in my lab with 61F) - enabled SNMP on my wan interface while pinging google... no ping lost Best,

Markus

[Markus · Accepted solution]

Hi, 1) Yes 2) Yes 3) You have to convert/import the mibs from fortigate into prtg. Best,

Markus

[vasugk]

Hi Markus,

Thank you for reply,

Once more thing can I check is it necessary both FortiGate Lan interface and PRTG Server should be in same subnet or reachability is enough?

Thank you.

Regards,

Srini 

[Markus]

Hi Srini Reachability should be ok. Best,

Markus

[vasugk]

Hi Markus,

Thank you for reply,

When I tried to enable SNMP on LAN interface it give me the warring saying the "Port is connected" is it common because I am bit worry if it affects live traffic. 

Regards,

Srini

[Markus · Accepted solution]

Hi Srini It's just a warning that you are connected (gui) on this interface, to be shure not disabling http/s and break the access to your box. Enabling SNMP on any interface don't disrupt traffic (just testet in my lab with 61F) - enabled SNMP on my wan interface while pinging google... no ping lost Best,

Markus

[vasugk · Accepted solution]

Hi Markus,

Thank you for reply

I enabled the SNMP on LAN interface, need to configure on SNMP on FortiGate. Once again thanks for your valuable suggestions.

Regards,

Srini