4. How to Configure & Verify Policy-Based Routing (PBR) on FortiGate Firewall (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to configure and verify Policy-Based Routing (PBR) on a FortiGate Firewall step-by-step. In this comprehensive FortiOS tutorial, we demonstrate how to override the standard routing table to direct network traffic based on specific criteria like source IP, destination IP, protocol, and incoming interface. You'll learn both GUI and CLI configuration along with essential verification commands. 📌 Key Topics Covered in This Video: 00:00 - Introduction & Scenario Overview 01:15 - Prerequisites for Policy-Based Routing (PBR) 02:40 - How to Configure Policy-Based Routing via FortiGate GUI 05:30 - Setting Up Route Precedence (PBR vs. Static Routes) 08:00 - Verifying Active Policy Routes via FortiGate CLI 10:15 - Testing Traffic Flow & Troubleshooting PBR using Flow Trace 12:30 - Common Pitfalls & Best Practices 🔧 Essential FortiGate CLI Verification Commands Used: • View Active Policy Routes: `diagnose firewall proute list` • Check Main Routing Table: `get router info routing-table all` • Debug Traffic Path: `diagnose debug flow filter address` `diagnose debug flow trace start 10` `diagnose debug enable` --- 🔔 Subscribe for more FortiGate, Network Security, and NSE4/CCNA tutorials: [Insert Channel Subscription Link] 👥 Connect & Join the Community: • LinkedIn: [Insert LinkedIn Link] • Telegram / WhatsApp Group: [Insert Link] • Website / Blog: [Insert Website Link] #FortiGate #Fortinet #PolicyBasedRouting #PBR #Firewall #NetworkSecurity #FortiOS #Networking #NSE4 #ccna #mikrotik #ccnp