Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)

Athena NGFW (previously known as Network Secure) provides comprehensive protection for every network perimeter, ensuring the safety of your valuable assets, data, and users from emerging threats.
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Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) {{ breadTitle }} Deployment Replacing Fortigate with NGFW Cutover and Rollback Plan Cutover Procedure Phase 2: Network Cutover Implementation
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Phase 2: Network Cutover Implementation

{{ $t('productDocDetail.updateTime') }}: 2026-01-04

Step

Action

Purpose

1

Disconnect FortiGate from upstream/downstream links

Prevent traffic conflict

2

Connect links to corresponding NGFW interfaces

Follow interface mapping

3

Enable NGFW interfaces

Verify UP status

4

Test interface connectivity

Ping upstream/downstream

5

Verify default routes

Check tracert path

6

Validate NAT and policies

Test internal>external and DMZ traffic

7

Verify VPN

Tunnel UP, traffic passes