Configure FortiGuard

Fortinet 310B manual Configure FortiGuard, Updating antivirus and IPS signatures


Configuring	Additional configuration

To change the administrator password

1Go to System > Admin > Administrators.

2Select Change Password and enter a new password.

3Select OK.

Alternatively, you can also add new administrator users by selecting Create New, however, you cannot remove the admin administrator. Applying a password for this account is recommended.

Configure the FortiGate unit to connect to the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN) to update the antivirus, antispam and IPS attack definitions.

The FDN is a world wide network of FortiGuard Distribution Servers (FDS). When the FortiGate unit connects to the FDN, it connects to the nearest FDS. To do this, all FortiGate units are programmed with a list of FDS addresses sorted by nearest time zone according to the time zone configured for the FortiGate unit.

Before you can begin receiving updates, you must register your FortiGate unit from the Fortinet web page. For information about registering your FortiGate unit, see “Register your FortiGate unit” on page 7.

Updating antivirus and IPS signatures

After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can update antivirus and IPS signatures. The FortiGuard Center enables you to receive push updates, allow push update to a specific IP address, and schedule updates for daily, weekly, or hourly intervals.

To update antivirus definitions and IPS signatures

1Go to System > Maintenance > FortiGuard.

2Select the blue arrow for AntiVirus and IPS Options to expand the options.

3Select Update Now to update the antivirus definitions.

If the connection to the FDN is successful, the web-based manager displays a message similar to the following:

Your update request has been sent. Your database will be updated in a few minutes. Please check your update page for the status of the update.

After a few minutes, if an update is available, the System FortiGuard Center page lists new version information for antivirus definitions. The System Status page also displays new dates and version numbers for the antivirus definitions. Messages are recorded to the event log indicating whether the update was successful or not.

Note: Updating antivirus definitions can cause a very short disruption in traffic currently being scanned while the FortiGate unit applies the new signature database. Schedule updates when traffic is light, for example overnight, to minimize any disruption.

For details on further FortiGuard configuration, see the FortiGate Administration Guide.

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310B specifications

The Fortinet 310B is a powerful next-generation firewall (NGFW) designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises. As part of Fortinet's Security Fabric, the 310B offers robust security features combined with high performance, enhancing network security while maintaining ease of use.

One of the standout features of the Fortinet 310B is its high throughput capability. With up to 10 Gbps of firewall throughput and an impressive IPS throughput of 3.5 Gbps, the device is optimized for handling heavy network traffic with minimal latency. This makes it suitable for both medium and large-scale environments, where performance and speed are critical.

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The Fortinet 310B also incorporates FortiGate's unique Security Fabric technology, which enables seamless integration with other Fortinet products and third-party solutions. This interoperability allows for centralized management, simplified security operations, and enhanced threat intelligence sharing, creating a holistic security approach.

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