SSL VPN setting page
The default server certificate has been changed to the Fortinet_Factory option. This excludes FortiGateVMs which remain at the self-signed option. For details on importing a CA signed certificate, please see the How to purchase and import a signed SSL certificate document.
FG-30E-3G4G and FWF-30E-3G4G MODEM Firmware Upgrade
The 3G4G MODEM firmware on the FG-30E-3G4G and FWF-30E-3G4G models may require updating. Upgrade instructions and the MODEM firmware have been uploaded to the Fortinet CustomerService & Support site.
Log in and go to Download > Firmware. In the Select Product list, select FortiGate, and click the Download tab. The upgrade instructions are in the following directory:
…/FortiGate/v5.00/5.4/Sierra-Wireless-3G4G-MODEM-Upgrade/
Upgrade Information
Upgrading to FortiOS 5.4.4
FortiOS version 5.4.4 officially supports upgrading from version 5.4.2 and later and 5.2.9 and later.
When upgrading from a firmware version beyond those mentioned in the Release Notes, a recommended guide for navigating the upgrade path can be found on the Fortinet documentation site.
There is separate version of the guide describing the safest upgrade path to the latest patch of each of the supported versions of the firmware. To upgrade to this build, go to FortiOS 5.4 Supported Upgrade Paths.
Cooperative Security Fabric Upgrade
FortiOS 5.4.1 and later greatly increases the interoperability between other Fortinet products. This includes:
- FortiClient 5.4.1 and later l FortiClient EMS 1.0.1 and later l FortiAP 5.4.1 and later l FortiSwitch 3.4.2 and later
The upgrade of the firmware for each product must be completed in a precise order so the network connectivity is maintained without the need of manual steps. Customers must read the following two documents prior to upgrading any product in their network:
- Cooperative Security Fabric – Upgrade Guide
- FortiOS 5.4.x Upgrade Guide for Managed FortiSwitch Devices
This document is available in the Customer Support Firmware Images download directory for FortiSwitch 3.4.2.
FortiGate-VM 5.4 for VMware ESXi
Upon upgrading to FortiOS 5.4.4, FortiGate-VM v5.4 for VMware ESXi (all models), no longer supports the VMXNET2 vNIC driver.