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Fortinet Secure Networking — Branch to Campus, All on FortiOS

Fortinet Secure Networking converges SD-WAN, Ethernet switching, enterprise wireless, and network access control on a single FortiOS platform — managed from one FortiManager console, secured by FortiGuard, and integrated with the full Fortinet Security Fabric.

FortiOS 7.4
Unified operating system across all Fortinet network products
4 Products
SD-WAN, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiNAC in one Security Fabric
NSE 7
Ogma's Fortinet Network Security Expert certification
Pan-India
Deployment and support across India

What Fortinet Secure Networking Delivers

Six integrated capabilities — all running on FortiOS, all managed from FortiManager, all sharing threat intelligence via FortiGuard.

SD-WAN & SD-Branch

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN with application-aware traffic steering over any WAN link (broadband, MPLS, LTE). SD-Branch extends SD-WAN to branch switching and wireless — converging WAN edge, switching, and wireless in one FortiGate platform. Centrally managed via FortiManager.

FortiSwitch Ethernet Switching

Fortinet FortiSwitch access, distribution, and core switches integrate natively with FortiGate via FortiLink — managed as a logical extension of the firewall. Security policies and VLAN assignments flow from FortiGate to FortiSwitch without separate management. Available in 8-port desktop to 48-port PoE+ core switch form factors.

FortiAP Enterprise Wireless

FortiAP WiFi 6/6E access points managed by FortiGate's integrated wireless controller or FortiWLM cloud controller. Security policies applied inline — rogue AP detection, client isolation, and FortiGuard web filtering for wireless users. Over 30 AP models for indoor, outdoor, and industrial deployments.

FortiNAC Network Access Control

Device visibility, BYOD onboarding, 802.1X enforcement, and IoT segmentation via FortiNAC — integrated with FortiGate firewall policies via Security Fabric Connector. 5000+ built-in device profiles. Dynamic VLAN assignment and automated quarantine for non-compliant devices.

Fortinet Security Fabric Integration

All Secure Networking components share threat intelligence via FortiGuard, send logs to FortiAnalyzer, and are managed by FortiManager. A compromised device detected by FortiNAC triggers automatic quarantine in FortiGate — no separate tooling, no manual correlation.

FortiAnalyzer Visibility

Centralised logging from FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiNAC to FortiAnalyzer. Network performance dashboards, security event correlation, compliance reporting (PCI-DSS, CERT-In), and SD-WAN application visibility. Single pane of glass for network and security operations.

Why Deploy Fortinet Secure Networking with Ogma

NSE 7-certified engineers. Multi-branch deployment experience across India. FortiManager-first methodology from day one.

NSE 7 Certified

Ogma holds Fortinet NSE 7 certification — the highest technical level — with expertise across FortiOS, SD-WAN, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiNAC. We deploy the complete Fortinet Secure Networking stack, not just individual components.

Branch Architecture Expertise

Designing multi-branch network architectures — SD-WAN with MPLS/broadband failover, FortiSwitch stacking for campus, high-density FortiAP for warehouses and factories — is Ogma's specialty for Indian enterprise deployments.

FortiManager Integration

All Ogma deployments are FortiManager-ready — centralised configuration templates, SD-WAN policy push, firmware management, and compliance auditing from day one. No ad-hoc per-device management that creates drift and inconsistency.

Ogma Secure Networking Deployment Process

A structured five-phase methodology — from network assessment through FortiManager setup to final integration and handover.

1
Network Assessment

Audit current WAN topology, LAN architecture, wireless coverage, and access control posture. Map applications and performance requirements for each site.

2
Architecture Design

Design SD-WAN overlay, FortiSwitch topology (access/distribution/core), FortiAP deployment plan (site survey), and FortiNAC VLAN/802.1X policy.

3
FortiManager Setup

Configure FortiManager with ADOM structure, device templates, and SD-WAN policy packages before touching production devices.

4
Phased Deployment

Site-by-site deployment: FortiGate SD-WAN cutover, FortiSwitch FortiLink connection, FortiAP controller adoption, FortiNAC device discovery.

5
Integration & Handover

FortiAnalyzer log collection, Security Fabric connector setup, compliance report configuration, and handover with configuration documentation.

Fortinet Secure Networking — Four Integrated Platforms

Each product operates independently — and converges completely when deployed together as a FortiOS Security Fabric.

FortiGate SD-WAN & SD-Branch
  • ✓ FortiOS 7.4.x on all platforms
  • ✓ Active-Passive or Active-Active HA
  • ✓ Application-aware SD-WAN with 5000+ app signatures
  • ✓ IPSec VPN, SSL VPN, SD-Branch
  • ✓ Integrated NGFW, IPS, SSL inspection
FortiSwitch
  • ✓ Managed via FortiLink (no separate management)
  • ✓ 8-port to 48-port PoE+ form factors
  • ✓ 1G/10G/25G/100G uplink options
  • ✓ VLAN assignment, STP, LACP, QoS
  • ✓ Dynamic firewall policy per port
FortiAP
  • ✓ WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and WiFi 6E (6 GHz)
  • ✓ Indoor, outdoor, and ruggedized models
  • ✓ Integrated FortiGuard web filter for wireless users
  • ✓ Rogue AP detection and containment
  • ✓ WPA3-Enterprise, PPSK for IoT
FortiNAC
  • ✓ 5000+ built-in device profile database
  • ✓ 802.1X, MAC-based, and agentless enforcement
  • ✓ Automated quarantine — <2 min response
  • ✓ BYOD self-service portal
  • ✓ Security Fabric integration (FortiGate API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical questions about Fortinet Secure Networking — answered by Ogma's NSE 7-certified engineers.

Yes — FortiSwitch can operate in standalone mode with its own management GUI. However, the power of FortiSwitch is in FortiLink integration with FortiGate — where switch ports inherit firewall policies, VLAN assignments follow user identity, and all logs flow to FortiAnalyzer. Ogma recommends FortiLink mode for all enterprise deployments to achieve the Security Fabric convergence benefits.

Yes. FortiAP can be deployed on any PoE switch — Cisco, Aruba, HP — using the FortiGate wireless controller or FortiWLM cloud manager. However, pairing FortiAP with FortiSwitch (FortiLink) provides deeper integration — traffic policies, client isolation, and SSID-to-VLAN mapping are coordinated automatically.

SD-WAN optimises WAN connectivity between sites. SD-Branch extends SD-WAN convergence to the branch LAN — combining WAN edge, switching (FortiSwitch), and wireless (FortiAP) on a single FortiGate platform. A branch office running SD-Branch needs only one FortiGate — it becomes the WAN router, LAN switch controller, wireless controller, and firewall in one device, managed centrally via FortiManager.

FortiNAC and FortiGate communicate via the Fortinet Security Fabric Connector. When FortiNAC detects a policy violation (non-compliant device, infected host), it sends a quarantine notification to FortiGate, which immediately changes the firewall policy for that device's IP/MAC — blocking all traffic to corporate segments. This happens automatically in under 2 minutes without analyst intervention.

Yes. Ogma has delivered migrations from Cisco Catalyst campus networks to FortiSwitch, from Cisco Meraki wireless to FortiAP, and from Cisco ISE NAC to FortiNAC. We use FortiConverter for configuration migration where applicable and plan phased cutover to minimize disruption. The Fortinet stack typically delivers 30–40% lower 5-year TCO vs an equivalent Cisco deployment.

Yes. FortiGate SD-WAN supports multiple WAN links simultaneously — MPLS, broadband (fiber/cable), LTE/5G, and SDWAN-as-a-Service (e.g., Cato SASE). Traffic steering policies direct critical applications (VoIP, ERP) to MPLS for QoS guarantees, while bulk traffic (backup, updates) uses broadband. Automatic failover to LTE if both primary links fail — no manual intervention.

A 20-site deployment with FortiGate SD-WAN, FortiSwitch access layer, and FortiAP wireless typically takes 8–12 weeks: 2 weeks for design and FortiManager template preparation, 1 week per site deployment batch (5 sites/week with parallel teams), and 1 week for integration testing and FortiAnalyzer tuning. Ogma coordinates hardware delivery, staging, and on-site engineers for all sites in parallel.

Modernise Your Branch and Campus Network with Fortinet

Ogma's NSE 7 engineers will design, deploy, and manage your Fortinet Secure Networking — SD-Branch, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiNAC — from a single FortiManager console.