How to add FortiGate Firewalls in Zabbix over SNMP

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Scenario:
Make
: FortiGate & Zabbix
Model: Zabbix v 5.x up to 7.x, FortiOS v 7.2.8 or above
Mode: Graphical User Interface [GUI]
Description: In this article, we will discuss a stepwise method of how to add FortiGate firewalls in Zabbix monitoring system over SNMP.

Refer to the article attached below to understand How to add an SNMPv2 host into Zabbix System

Changes required on FortiGate Firewalls

Step1: Login
Login to the FortiGate firewall using username and password

fortigate_login_page

Step2: System
Navigate to “System” and then to “SNMP” as shown below in the image.

fortigate_system_snmp

Step3: SNMP Agent
Enable “SNMP agent” through toggle and fill up the required details.

fortigate_snmp_details

Step4: SNMP Community
Click “Create New” to add the SNMP community details as shown below in the image

fortigate_snmp_community

Step5: SNMP Community Details
Add the SNMP community details as mentioned in the picture below and then click “OK” to apply.

fortigate_snmp_community_details

Step6: SNMP v3
If you want to use SNMPv3 then click “Create New” under the SNMPv3 tab as shown below in the image.

fortigate_snmp_v3

Step7: SNMPv3 Community
Add the details of SNMPv3 as shown below in the image and then click “OK

fortigate_snmp_v3_community_details

SNMP is configured on the FortiGate firewalls and ready to be added into the Zabbix system.

Click “Apply” to save the changes.

Other important Topics

Source: Knowledge Base, Lab, Fortigate

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