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Getting started

Note: The following procedure describes how to connect to the CLI using Windows HyperTerminal software. You can use any terminal emulation program.

To connect to the CLI

1Connect the serial cable to the communications port of your computer and to the FortiGate Console port.

Use the RJ-45 to DB-9 convertor if your PC communications port requires a DB-9 connector.

2Make sure that the FortiGate unit is powered on.

3Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection, and select OK.

4Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your computer and select OK.

5Select the following port settings and select OK.

Bits per second

9600

Data bits

8

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

6Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI. The following prompt is displayed:

FortiGate-800 login: or

FortiGate-800F login:

7Type admin and press Enter twice. The following prompt is displayed:

Welcome !

Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see the FortiGate CLI Reference Guide.

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Contents Installation Guide October 01-28006-0024-20041026Trademarks Regulatory ComplianceTable of Contents Index Secure installation, configuration, and management IntroductionCommand line interface Web-based managerSetup wizard Document conventionsFortiGate Installation Guide FortiGate documentationFortiClient documentation Related documentationFortiManager documentation FortiMail documentationFortiLog documentation Comments on Fortinet technical documentationCustomer service and technical support Comments on Fortinet technical documentation Getting started Package contents Mounting Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off Connecting to the web-based managerTo power off the FortiGate unit Connecting to the command line interface CLI To connect to the web-based managerTo connect to the CLI WelcomeFactory default FortiGate configuration settings Factory default NAT/Route mode network configurationFactory default Transparent mode network configuration Network SettingsFactory default firewall configuration Factory default protection profilesWeb protection profile settings Planning the FortiGate configuration NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections Transparent modeConfiguration options Web-based manager and setup wizardFront control buttons and LCD Next steps NAT/Route mode installation Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route modeDhcp or PPPoE configuration DMZUsing the web-based manager Configuring basic settingsTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface To add a default route Using the front control buttons and LCDTo configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNS Go to System Router StaticTo add a default gateway to an interface Using the command line interfaceConfiguring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode To add/change the administrator passwordTo configure interfaces ExampleTo configure DNS server settings Get system interfaceUsing the setup wizard On page 28 and on page 29 for other settingsStarting the setup wizard Dhcp serverConnecting the FortiGate unit to the networks FortiGate-800FortiGate-800F To connect the FortiGate unit running in NAT/Route mode To connect to FortiGate-800/800F user-defined interfacesConfiguring the networks Go to System Config Time To set the date and timeTo register the FortiGate unit To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates Go to System Maintenance Update CenterTransparent mode installation Preparing to configure Transparent modeTo change the Management IP Go to System Network Management Reconnecting to the web-based manager To change the management IP address and netmaskTo add a default gateway To change to Transparent mode using the CLITo configure the management IP address To configure the default gateway EndConnecting the FortiGate unit to your network To start the setup wizardFortiGate-800F Internal Network Other Network To register your FortiGate unit Reconnecting to the web-based manager High availability configuration settings High availability installationConfiguring FortiGate units for HA operation Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor prioritiesGroup ID MAC Address High availability settings Schedule To change the FortiGate unit host nameConfiguring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI Config system global Set hostname namestr endConnecting the cluster to your networks To configure the FortiGate unit for HA operationTo connect the cluster Installing and configuring the cluster Internal NetworkConfiguring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI Index CLIIndex 01-28006-0024-20041026

800F, 800 specifications

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