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Description This article describes how to allow Windows operating system PC/Laptop to internet and block other operating systems.
Scope FortiOS 7.4.
Solution
  1. Go to System -> Feature Visibility -> enable 'Dynamic Device & OS Identification'.

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  1. Go to the LAN interface and enable 'Device detection'.

     

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  2. Make sure that there is some traffic passing through using Windows PC/Laptop.

     

  3. Create the address under Policy & Objects -> Addresses.

        Type = Dynamic.

        Sub Type = Device & OS Identification.

        Software OS = Windows.

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  4. Create a firewall policy to allow Windows PC/Laptops to internet. Go to Policy & Objects -> Firewall policy -> Create new.

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