Fortinet 30B manual Additional CLI Commands for a USB key, To restore configuration using the CLI

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FortiGate Firmware

Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI

To restore configuration using the CLI

1Log into the CLI.

2Enter the following command to restore the configuration files: exec restore image usb <filename>

The FortiGate unit responds with the following message:

This operation will replace the current firmware version!

Do you want to continue? (y/n)

3Type y.

Using the USB Auto-Install

The USB Auto-Install feature automatically updates the FortiGate configuration file and image file on a system reboot. Also, this feature provides you with an additional backup if you are unable to save your system settings before shutting down or rebooting your FortiGate unit.

Note: You need an unencrypted configuration file for this feature. Also the default files, image.out and system.conf, must be in the root directory of the USB key.

Note: Make sure at least FortiOS v3.0MR1 is installed on the FortiGate unit before installing.

To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI

1Log into the CLI.

2Enter the following command:

config system auto-install

set default-config-file <filename>

set auto-intall-config {enable disable} set default-image-file <filename>

set auto-install-image {enable disable}

end

3Enter the following command to see the new firmware installation settings: get system status

Additional CLI Commands for a USB key

Use the following CLI commands when you want to delete a file from the FortiUSB key, list what files are on the key, including formatting the key or renaming a file:

exec usb-disk list

exec usb-disk delete <filename>

exec usb-disk format

exec usb-disk rename <old_filename1> <old_filename2>

Note: If you are trying to delete a configuration file from the CLI command interface, and the filename contains spaces, you will need quotations around the filename before you can delete the file from the FortiUSB key.

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksConents Introduction InstallingConfiguring FortiGate Firmware Advanced configurationIndex Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLITesting new firmware before installing Page Register your FortiGate unit IntroductionAbout this document About the FortiGate-30BTypographic conventions Further ReadingDocument conventions Comments on Fortinet technical documentation Fortinet Knowledge CenterCustomer service and technical support Customer service and technical support Environmental specifications InstallingMounting GroundingRack mount instructions Plugging in the FortiGate Connecting to the networkTo power on the FortiGate unit To power off the FortiGate unitTurning off the FortiGate unit NAT mode NAT vs. Transparent modeTo connect to the web-based manager Connecting to the FortiGate unitTransparent mode Connecting to the web-based managerTo connect to the CLI Connecting to the CLITo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface Configuring NAT modeUsing the web-based manager Configure the interfacesAdding 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 Dhcp addressing Using the CLITo set an interface to use a static address To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing To configure DNS server settingsTo add an outgoing traffic firewall policy Configuring Transparent modeTo modify the default gateway To switch to Transparent mode Go to System Status Switching to Transparent modeTo switch to Transparent mode To configure DNS server settings Backing up the configuration Verify the configurationSet the time and date Restoring a configurationAdditional configuration Set the Administrator passwordUpdating 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 FirmwareReverting to a previous version Using the web-based managerUpgrading the firmware To revert to a previous firmware version Backup and Restore from a USB keyUsing the USB Auto-Install 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 configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Additional CLI Commands for a USB keyTo restore configuration 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 37 web-based manager Page Page

30B specifications

Fortinet's FortiGate 30B is a compact yet powerful security appliance designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. This next-generation firewall (NGFW) integrates various security functions, helping organizations safeguard their networks without compromising on performance or ease of use.

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