FCSS_LED_AR-7.6 · Question #60
A FortiSwitch is not appearing in the FortiGate management interface after being connected via FortiLink. What could be a first troubleshooting step?
The correct answer is C. Verify that FortiGate device DHCP server is assigning an IP to the FortiSwitch. In FortiLink topologies, a managed FortiSwitch normally gets itsmanagement IP automaticallyfrom theDHCP server on the FortiLink interface. If the switch does not receive an IP: It cannot form the FortiLink CAPWAP/DTLS control channel. Therefore it doesnot appearunderWiFi &…
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A FortiSwitch is not appearing in the FortiGate management interface after being connected via FortiLink. What could be a first troubleshooting step?
Options
- AEnsure that the FortiGate security policies allow traffic from the FortiSwitch.
- BManually assign a static IP to the FortiSwitch.
- CVerify that FortiGate device DHCP server is assigning an IP to the FortiSwitch.
- DEnsure the FortiSwitch has internet access.
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(20 responses)- B5% (1)
- C85% (17)
- D10% (2)
Explanation
In FortiLink topologies, a managed FortiSwitch normally gets itsmanagement IP automaticallyfrom theDHCP server on the FortiLink interface. If the switch does not receive an IP: It cannot form the FortiLink CAPWAP/DTLS control channel. Therefore it doesnot appearunderWiFi & Switch Controller > FortiSwitch. FortiOS documentation states that FortiLink uses abuilt-in DHCP serveron the FortiLink interface for onboarding switches. So thefirst troubleshooting stepis to confirm: The FortiLink DHCP server is enabled. Leases are being handed out to the FortiSwitch MAC.
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