FortiGate VM on VirtualBox: A Comprehensive Guide
Promiscuous Mode: In VirtualBox "Advanced" settings for each adapter, set Promiscuous Mode to Allow All to ensure traffic flows correctly. 4. Initial CLI Setup Once the VM boots, log in via the VirtualBox console: fortigate vm virtualbox
From your host machine (or another VM on the same internal network), open a browser and go to: Note: port1 is usually the first adapter detected
Introduction
port1 is usually the first adapter detected. Setting it to DHCP allows it to grab an IP from your home router (if using Bridged mode).port2 is set to a static IP. This acts as your LAN gateway.