Introduction to FortiExtender
The FortiExtender (Standalone) 7.6.1 Admin Guide provides comprehensive instructions for deploying and managing the Fortinet FortiExtender device. This plug-and-play Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) serves as a 3G/4G LTE and 5G wireless WAN extender.
FortiExtender is designed to offer a primary WAN link for critical systems like retail POS, ATMs, and kiosks, or act as a failover link to ensure continuous business operations. It supports deployment in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, depending on the specific model and enclosures used.
Key Features and Deployment Modes
This guide focuses on the standalone, locally managed FortiExtender. The device can operate in several modes:
- Standalone wireless router mode.
- Managed individually or centrally via FortiEdge Cloud.
- Managed by FortiGate as part of Fortinet Fabric Solutions.
Key functionalities covered include:
- LTE/5G cellular capabilities and supported wireless carriers.
- SIM management, data plan configuration, and APN settings.
- Interface management, including LAN, WAN, Tunnel, and Virtual-WAN interfaces.
- DHCP server and relay configurations.
- System routing, including static and Policy Based Routing (PBR).
- Firewall policies for network access control.
- IPsec VPN configuration for site-to-site connectivity.
- SD-WAN for link load balancing.
- Health monitoring and system management features.
Target Audience
This document is intended for network administrators and IT professionals responsible for the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of FortiExtender devices.
