Fortinet Download Firmware for FortiGate - Firmware Updates and Installation Guide

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FortiGate Firmware

Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and address issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download FortiGate firmware updates is available for download at the support web site, http://support.fortinet.com.

You can also use the instructions in this chapter to downgrade, or revert, to a previous version. The FortiGate unit includes a number of firmware installation options that enables you to test new firmware without disrupting the existing installation, and load it from different locations as required.

In addition to firmware images, Fortinet issues patch releases--maintenance release builds that resolve important issues. Fortinet strongly recommends reviewing the release notes for the patch release, as well as testing and reviewing the patch release before upgrading the firmware. Follow the steps below:

•download and review the release notes for the patch release

•download the patch release

•back up the current configuration

•install the patch release using the procedure “Testing new firmware before installing” on page 46

•test the patch release until you are satisfied that it applies to your configuration.

Installing a patch release without reviewing release notes or testing the firmware may result in changes to settings or unexpected issues.

Only FortiGate admin user and administrators whose access profiles contain system read and write privileges can change the FortiGate firmware.

This section includes the following topics:

•Downloading firmware

•Using the web-based manager

•Using the CLI

•Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI

•Testing new firmware before installing

Downloading firmware

Firmware images for all FortiGate units is available on the Fortinet Customer Support web site. You must register your FortiGate unit to access firmware images. Register the FortiGate unit by visiting http://support.fortinet.com and select Product Registration.

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents FortiGate Firmware Advanced configurationTesting new firmware before installing Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLIIndex Page Register your FortiGate unit IntroductionAbout this document About the FortiGate-224BDocument conventions Typographic conventions Further ReadingFortinet Knowledge Center Customer service and technical supportComments on Fortinet technical documentation Environmental specifications InstallingRack mount instructions GroundingMounting Installed mounting brackets To install the FortiGate unit into a rackTo power on the FortiGate unit Connecting to the networkTo power off the FortiGate unit Plugging in the FortiGateNAT mode NAT vs. Transparent modeTransparent mode Connecting to the FortiGate unitConnecting to the web-based manager To connect to the web-based managerTo connect to the CLI Connecting to the CLIUsing the web-based manager Configuring NAT modeConfigure the interfaces To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceAdding a default route and gateway Configure a DNS serverAdding firewall policies To modify the default gateway Go to Router StaticTo set an interface to use a static address Using the CLITo set an interface to use Dhcp addressing To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing To configure DNS server settingsTo add an outgoing traffic firewall policy To modify the default gatewaySwitching to Transparent mode Configuring Transparent modeTo switch to Transparent mode Go to System Status Source Address All Destination Interface To switch to Transparent mode Backing up the configuration Verify the configurationAdditional configuration Restoring a configurationSet the Administrator password Set the time and dateUpdating antivirus and IPS signatures Configure FortiGuardAdditional configuration Protection profiles Advanced configurationFirewall policies Firewall policiesAntivirus options Configuring firewall policiesAntiSpam options Web filtering Logging Downloading firmware FortiGate FirmwareUpgrading the firmware Using the web-based managerReverting to a previous version Using the USB Auto-Install Backup and Restore from a USB keyTo revert to a previous firmware version To upgrade the firmware using the CLI Using the CLITo revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI Execute restore image namestr tftpip4Execute restore image namestr tftpipv4 Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLIPress any key to display configuration menu To install firmware from a system rebootTo backup configuration using the CLI Restoring the previous configurationTo restore configuration using the CLI Additional CLI Commands for a USB keyTo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI To test the new firmware image Testing new firmware before installingTesting new firmware before installing Testing new firmware before installing Index Web filtering 35 web-based manager Page Page