Fortinet FortiGate Device Tracker Integration

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Overview

The integration of Fortinet FortiGate with home capability systems provides a robust solution for monitoring and managing network-connected devices. This capability enhances home security and efficiency by tracking device presence and ensuring that only authorized devices are connected to the network.

Benefits

• Increased security by monitoring unauthorized devices on the network.
• Enhanced visibility of all connected devices for better network management.
• Improved resilience by allowing quick responses to network threats.

Intent

This capability aims to provide homeowners with real-time tracking of devices connected to their Fortinet FortiGate firewall. The outcome is a more secure and manageable home network environment.

Preconditions

• Fortinet FortiGate device properly configured and connected to the home network.
• Home Assistant instance set up and integrated with FortiGate.
• User has administrative access to both Home Assistant and the FortiGate device.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: UniFi.
• Device installed and reachable: Synology 1621+ Network Attached Storage (NAS).

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

The capability is triggered when a device connects to the Fortinet FortiGate network or the network state changes.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Device Connects to Network] -->|check| B{{Is Device Authorized?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Log Device in Home Assistant]
    C --> D[Notify Homeowner of New Device]
    B -->|No| E[Block Device Access]
    E --> F[Notify Homeowner of Unauthorized Access]

Workflow Description

1. Device Connection Detected

The Fortinet FortiGate detects a new device attempting to connect to the network.

2. Authorization Check

The system checks whether the connecting device is pre-authorized.

3. Logging Device Information

If authorized, the device’s information is logged in Home Assistant for tracking.

4. Notifications Sent

The homeowner is notified of the new device connection, ensuring awareness.

5. Access Control

If unauthorized, the device is blocked from accessing the network and logged for review.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the homeowner has an updated log of all devices on the network, with unauthorized devices blocked and notifications sent accordingly.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with smart home notifications for real-time alerts on device connections.
• Create automated actions based on device types (e.g., guest devices receive limited access).
• Implement historical tracking and reporting of device connections over time.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)