FortiExplorer Lite App is a user-friendly configuration tool that helps you to quickly and easily set up and manage your FortiGate/FortiAP appliances from your iPhone/iPod/iPad devices. Support FortiOS v5.0.0 or later and FortiAP software v5.0.1 or later. Supported FortiAP models: 11 C, 210B, 220B, 320B
Did they try it?
Installed the app and logged in. Did what was asked of me to download firmware. No joy. Seems that it was not tested. The firmware was clearly in the file sync area.
Great concept but...
The current version does not support the newest models like FG-60E running FortiOS 5.4.1 It says I need to update the database but that does not solve the error. I love the ability to connect wirelessly and one day configure and save configurations.
Appears Abandoned
It's a great idea to be able to physically connect an iOS device and manage a Fortinet firewall with it. However, since the app does not appear to work with an iOS 9 device, it suggest the app was abandoned at the end of 2014. I would love to see it revived, and would gladly pay for a fully functional/maintained version. If revived, it should--I think--at least cover the following: - All functionality/configuration should be available via an ipad/ipadPro device - For security reasons, the app should support the latest iOS release and 1 version back only. iOS devices have one of the highest cyberattack resistance (integrity of the device), but that quickly fades with each new iOS release. - Follow all the iOS development security best practices. Would love to see (and Pay!) it.
A very nice start
Fortinet has a very long history of being an innovator, this App servers to continue that tradition. It has issues, but as a starting point it is a very strong start for easing the time and effort for deployment and management of Fortinet solutions. I am very excited about this App and have very high hopes for future releases.
config backup/restore supported on FOS 5.4Rebranded to FortiExplorer Lite in preparation to release new FortiExplorer App later this year.
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