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Installing the FortiGate unit	Powering off the FortiGate unit

Powering off the FortiGate unit

Always shut down the FortiGate operating system properly before turning off the power switch to avoid potential hardware problems.

To power off the FortiGate unit

1From the web-based manager, go to System > Status.

2In the Unit Operation display, select Shutdown, or from the CLI, enter: execute shutdown

3Disconnect the power supply.

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

There are two methods of connecting and configuring the basic FortiGate settings:

•the web-based manager

•the command line interface (CLI)

Web-based manager

You can configure and manage the FortiGate unit using HTTP or a secure HTTPS connection from any computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer or recent browser. The web-based manager supports multiple languages.

Use the web-based manager to configure most FortiGate settings, and monitor the status of the FortiGate unit.

Command line interface

You can access the FortiGate command line interface (CLI) by connecting a management computer serial port to the FortiGate serial console connector. You can also use Telnet or a secure SSH connection to the CLI from any network that is connected to the FortiGate unit, including the Internet.

Connecting to the web-based manager

Use the following procedure to connect to the web-based manager for the first time. Configuration changes made with the web-based manager are effective immediately, without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.

To connect to the web-based manager, you require:

•a computer with an Ethernet connection

•Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher or any recent version of most popular web browser

•a crossover Ethernet cable or an Ethernet hub with two Ethernet cables

Note: Before starting Internet Explorer, (or any recent version of the most popular web browser), ping to your FortiGate unit to see if the connection between the computer and the FortiGate unit is working properly.

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents Configuring the FortiGate unit Factory defaultsConfiguring the modem interface Using a wireless networkFortiGate Firmware Index Reverting to a previous firmware versionFortiUSB key Introduction About the FortiGate unitFortiGate-50A FortiGate-50B FortiWiFi-50BFortiGate-100 Register your FortiGate unitFortinet Family Products FortiGuard Subscription ServicesFortiClient FortiMailFortiAnalyzer About this documentFortiReporter FortiBridgeTypographic conventions Document conventionsFortinet documentation Fortinet Tools and Documentation CD Customer service and technical supportFortinet Knowledge Center Comments on Fortinet technical documentationCustomer service and technical support Package Contents Installing the FortiGate unitWeight Technical Specifications DimensionsPower Requirements SpecificationsFortiWiFi-50B package contents Back FortiGate-100 package contents FrontPowering on the FortiGate unit To power on the FortiGate unitMounting Power over Ethernet Connecting to the FortiGate unit Powering off the FortiGate unitCommand line interface Connecting to the web-based managerTo connect to the web-based manager FortiGate loginTo connect to the CLI Connecting to the CLIBits per second 9600 Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow controlQuick configuration using default settings Quick installation using factory defaultsGo to System Network Options Quick installation using factory defaults Factory defaults Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Factory default Dhcp server configurationFactory default firewall configuration Factory default Transparent mode network configurationAdministrative access Management IPFactory default protection profiles Restoring the default settings using the web-based manager Restoring the default settingsRestoring the default settings using the CLI To reset the default settings Go to System StatusRestoring the default settings Configuring the FortiGate unit Planning the FortiGate configurationNAT/Route mode Internet Router NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connectionsTransparent mode Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode installationNAT/Route mode settings Go to System Network InterfaceDhcp or PPPoE configuration Using the web-based managerConfiguring basic settings Adding a default route To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceTo add a default route Go to Router Static Using the command line interface Verifying the web-based manager configurationConfiguring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode Verify the connectionExample To configure DNS server settingsTo set the external interface to use DHCP, enter To set the external interface to use PPPoE, enterTo add a default route Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networks Configuring the networksTo connect the FortiGate unit Preparing to configure Transparent mode Transparent mode installationTransparent mode settings Administrator Password DNS SettingsTo verify the DNS server settings To change to Transparent mode using the CLIReconnecting to the web-based manager Connecting the FortiGate unit to your networkTo connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode Set the date and time Next stepsUpdating antivirus and IPS signatures To update IPS signatures using the CLI Scheduling antivirus and IPS updatesTo enable schedule updates from the CLI Updating the IPS signatures from the CLIAdding an override server To add an override server using the CLINext steps Connecting a modem to the FortiGate-50A Configuring the modem interfaceSelecting a modem mode Redundant mode configurationStand alone mode configuration Mode must be standalone Interface name Configuring the modem for the FortiGate-50APhone-number CLI commands for the FortiGate-50ADead gateway detection Adding a Ping ServerAdding firewall policies for modem connections Setting up a wireless network Using a wireless networkRadio Frequency interface Positioning an Access PointUsing multiple APs to provide a constant strong signal Using multiple access pointsWireless Security Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEPWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Service Set Identifier FortiWiFi-50B operation modesAccess Point mode Additional security measuresFortiWiFi in Access Point mode Client modeSetting up the FortiWiFi-50B as an Access Point Changing the operating modeSet the Dhcp settings Configure the firewall policies To set the data security Go to System Wireless SettingsSet the security options To upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager Upgrading the firmware using the web-based managerFortiGate Firmware Upgrading to a new firmware versionTo upgrade the firmware using the CLI Upgrading the firmware using the CLIReverting to a previous firmware version For information, see the FortiGate Administration GuideTo revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI Reverting to a previous firmware version using the CLIExecute ping To install firmware from a system reboot Press Any Key To Download Boot Image Restoring the previous configuration Backup and Restore from the FortiUSB key To backup configuration using the CLIFortiUSB key Using the USB Auto-Install feature To restore configuration using the CLITo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Testing a new firmware image before installing it Additional CLI commands for the FortiUSB keyTo test a new firmware image Testing a new firmware image before installing it Installing a backup firmware image Installing and using a backup firmware imagePress any key to enter configuration menu To install a backup firmware imageEnter File Name image.out Installing and using a backup firmware image CLI IndexWall mounting Web-based manager, connecting

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