Fortinet FortiGate 50B-LENC - Manual

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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Part 15 CSA/CUS
14 October 2008
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Connecting
WAN1 WAN2
POWER STATUS
INTERNAL
3 2 1
LINK / ACT
10/100
50B -LENC
1 2 3
USB
WAN2 WAN1
DC+12V
WAN1 WAN2
POWER STATUS
INTERNAL
3 2 1
LINK / ACT
10/100
Power
Connection
RJ-45 Serial
Connection
USB WAN2
WAN1
Power LED
Status LED
Internal Interface,
switch connectors
1,2,3
WAN 1,2
Interface
Internal
Interface
Back
Front
Ground
50B -LENC
Straight-through
Ethernet cable
Power Cable
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
FortiGate-30B
Tools and Documenation
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QuickStart Guide
Welcome | Bienvenue | Willkommen | | Bien venido | Benvenuto
WAN1 WAN2 POWER STATUS
INTERNAL
3 2 1 50B -LENC
Power Supply
1 2 3
USB
WAN2 WAN1 DC+12V
Power cable
connects to power supply
Ground
Ethernet cables connect
to computers on the internal
network
Ethernet cables connect
to the Internet or router
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable
connects to management
computer
Package Contents
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface.
Insert a network cable to WAN1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the •
Internet, or to the modem.
Connect a network cable to the Internal port 1, 2 and 3. •
Insert the other end to a computer or switch.
Connect the AC Power Cable to the Power Supply. •
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply. •
FortiGate-50B-LENC
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QuickStart Guide
Web-based manager
The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer. •
A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer. •
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD included with the
FortiGate unit.
Requirements:
The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com- •
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management •
computer.
Configuration Tools
LED State Description
Power
Green The FortiGate unit is on.
Off The FortiGate unit is off.
Status
Green On during start up or reboot.
Off Normal operation.
Link / Activity
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Flashing
Green
Network activity at this interface.
Off No link established.
10/100 Green The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Internal RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet 3-port switch connection to up to three devices or the internal network.
WAN1 and
WAN 2
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Redundant connections to the Internet.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 bps RS-232
serial
Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).
USB USB USB Optional connection for FortiUSB key for firmware backup and installation.