# FortiNAC

## Connection Requirements

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### IP

IP address of the FortiNAC.
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### Port

Port number (optional, default: `8443`).
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### Username

The username which will be used by OctoXLabs CSAM PLATFORM Asset to fetch data from FortiNAC.

{% hint style="info" %}
This user needs rights and access to hosts on FortiNAC to read details.

Recommended example username: `admin`
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### Password

The password of the provided username.
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### Use Token

Enable this option when you want to use your API Token. An API token is required for FortiNAC version 7 and above.
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### API Token

If FortiNAC version 7 or above is used, a token must be created.

{% hint style="info" %}
Login with your username and password. Go to the API tokens page under user admin to generate a token.
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### Fetch Network Devices

Enable this option if you also want to fetch network devices.
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### SSL

Use SSL for the connection (optional, default: Encrypted).
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{% hint style="warning" %}
Please perform a connection test to ensure there is a valid connection to the host. When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the Assets page.
{% endhint %}