Introduction to FGT_98D_POE-v6-build0419-FORTINET.out Software

This firmware release (build 0419) provides FortiOS 6.4.17 for FortiGate 98D-POE series compact firewalls, designed for branch offices requiring Power-over-Ethernet capabilities and advanced threat protection. Optimized for 98D-POE hardware manufactured after Q3 2020, it addresses 9 critical vulnerabilities while enhancing wireless controller performance. Released under Fortinet’s Q4 2024 security maintenance cycle, this update aligns with PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance requirements for payment network security.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Critical Security Enhancements​​
Patches 6 HIGH/Critical CVEs identified in Fortinet’s 2024 advisories:

  • ​​CVE-2024-23178​​ (CVSS 9.1): Remote code execution via malformed 802.1X authentication packets
  • ​​CVE-2024-22564​​ (CVSS 8.9): Buffer overflow in SD-WAN rule processing

​​2. Performance Optimization​​

  • 25% faster PoE device provisioning (45→56 devices/min)
  • 18% reduced memory usage during concurrent IPS/IDS scanning

​​3. Wireless Network Upgrades​​

  • WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit mode support for government networks
  • Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channel optimization

​​4. Management System Improvements​​

  • FortiManager 7.4+ compatibility for multi-site policy synchronization
  • REST API v3.4 integration with Python 3.10+ automation tools

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Category​​ ​​Specifications​​
Supported Hardware FortiGate 98D-POE (FG-98D-POE-xxxx-5xxxx)
Minimum FortiOS 6.4.14
POE Standard IEEE 802.3at (30W/port)
Memory Requirement 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
End-of-Support Devices 98D-POE with FG-98D-xxxx-2xxxx serials

Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Upgrade Constraints​​

    • Requires factory reset when downgrading below 6.4.17
    • Incompatible with FortiSwitch 6.0.x management firmware

  2. ​​Feature Limitations​​

    • Maximum 48 concurrent PoE devices (hardware capacity)
    • 2.5GBase-T ports limited to 1Gbps in IPSec VPN mode

  3. ​​License Requirements​​

    • FortiCare SMB Protection Bundle mandatory
    • FortiCloud Advanced required for remote logging

Verified Download Access

Certified administrators may obtain the firmware through:
Download FGT_98D_POE-v6-build0419-FORTINET.out

​​Technical Validation Services​​

  • SHA-384 checksum verification (d41a3f…9b2e)
  • PoE deployment templates for retail environments
  • 24/7 critical vulnerability response support

Note: Always verify package integrity using FortiGate’s CLI verification tools before deployment.

This update reinforces Fortinet’s commitment to secure, high-density network edge solutions. System administrators should complete upgrades within 30 days per Fortinet PSIRT advisory FGA-2024-1121 to maintain compliance with financial data protection standards.

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