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Solved: How do I access FortiExtender IP from different VLAN/Subnet?

This article describes steps to access the FortiExtender IP from a different VLAN/Subnet, such as by using a ping or SSH.

Scope

FortiExtender, FortiGate, FortiExplorer.

Solution

A managed FortiExtender has only one default route to the FortiGate.
When FortiExtender is used with a SIM, two default routes exist on FortiExtender – one for LTE and one for LAN.

To connect to the FortiExtender from a different VLAN or subnet, it’s necessary to create a static route on the FortiExtender.

To do this, connect to the FortiExtender CLI and add a static route on FEX to the PC or Server from which to establish a connection such as ping, ssh, http, https.

#config router static
edit 1
set status enable
set dst 0.0.0.0/0 (The PC/Server Network ID)
set gateway <fgt-intf-gateway> (IP of the FortiGate interface connected to FortiExtender)
set device <exiting intf> (PORT of the FortiExtender connected to FortiGate)
show
next
end

For example:

Connect to the FortiExtender CLI and add a static route on FEX to the PC or Server from which to establish a connection。

Note: Ensure that the FortiExtender port allows the necessary connection. For example: http, https, ping, ssh, or telnet.

Interface configuration example:

# config system interface
edit lan
set type physical
set status up
set mode static
set ip 192.168.2.1/24
set mtu 1400
set allowaccess http https ping ssh telnet
end

Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook

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