Fortinet FortiGate 1000A-LENC - Manual

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Connecting
1000A -LENC
1000A -LENC
Front
1 to 10
Interface
LCD
Control
Buttons
Remote
Management
Modem Port
Serial Port
USB
Back
Power
Supply
LEDs
Power
Connections
Alarm
Cancel
Button
Straight-through
and cross over
Ethernet cables
Power Cable
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
FortiGate-30B
FortiGate
Tools and Documenation
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QuickStart Guide
Welcome | Bienvenue | Willkommen | | | Bienvenido | Benvenuto
1000A -LENC
Rack-Mount Brackets
1000A -LENC
Straight-through Ethernet cables
connect to the Internet or
other networks
RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects
to serial port on management
computer
Power cables connect
to power outlets
Package Contents
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.
Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the Inter-
net, or to the modem.
Connect a network cable to the Internal port. Insert the other end to a computer or
switch.
Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Supply.
Connect the redundant DC Power Supply to the FortiGate unit if applicable.
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
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FortiGate-1000A-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. •
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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
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Configuration Tools
LED State Description
Power
Green The FortiGate unit is on.
Off The FortiGate unit is off.
Ports 1 to 10
Green The correct cable is connected to the copper
10/100/1000 interface and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Flashing Network activity at this interface.
Amber The interface is connected at 1000 Mbps.
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Ports 1 to 10 RJ-45 1000 Base-T Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.
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 to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.