If you cannot ping the FortiGate from your host, ensure the VirtualBox "Host-Only Adapter" is used or that your Bridged settings match your physical NIC.
If you aren't using DHCP on your WAN port, run these commands: config system interface edit port1 set mode static set ip 192.168.1.99 255.255.255.0 set allowaccess http https ssh end Step 4: Accessing the Web GUI fortigate vm virtualbox
Navigate to Policy & Objects > Firewall Policy . Create a rule allowing traffic from port2 (LAN) to port1 (WAN) so your internal VMs can reach the internet. If you cannot ping the FortiGate from your