Working with the web portal
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FortiOS v3.0 MR7 SSL VPN User Guide
01-30007-0348-20080718
The FortiGate unit replaces the URL with
https://<FG_IP_address>:<port_no>/proxy/http/<specified_URL> and
the requested page is displayed.
To end the session, close the browser window.
To add a telnet connection and start a telnet session
Select Add Bookmark.
In the Title field, type a name to represent the connection.
From the Application Type list, select Telnet.
In the Host Name/IP field, type the IP address of the telnet host (for example,
10.10.10.10).
Select OK.
To start a telnet session, select the hyperlink that you created.
Note: The FortiGate unit may offer you its self-signed security certificate. Select Yes to
proceed. A second message may be displayed to inform you of a host name mismatch.
This message is displayed because the FortiGate unit is attempting to redirect your web
browser connection. Select Yes to proceed.
Select Connect.
A telnet session starts and you are prompted to log in to the remote host. You
must have a user account to log in. After you log in, you may enter any series of
valid telnet commands at the system prompt.
Launching web portal applications
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