Fortinet 3016B manual Verify the configuration, Backing up the configuration

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Configuring

Verify the configuration

Verify the configuration

Your FortiGate unit is now configured and connected to the network. To verify the FortiGate unit is connected and configured correctly, use your web browser to browse a web site, or use your email client to send and receive email.

If you cannot browse to the web site or retrieve/send email from your account, review the previous steps to ensure all information was entered correctly and try again.

Remember, to verify the firewall policies. The firewall policies control the flow of information through the FortiGate unit. If they are not set up correctly, or are too restrictive, it can prohibit network traffic.

Backing up the configuration

Once you have determined your FortiGate is configured and working correctly, it is extremely important that you back up your configuration. By backing up the configuration, you ensure that if you need to reset the FortiGate unit for whatever reason, you will be able to quickly return it to operation with minimal effort.

To back up the FortiGate configuration

1Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.

2Select to back up to your PC or to a USB key.

The USB Disk option will be grayed out if the FortiGate unit supports USB disks but none are connected.

3Select Encrypt the backup file.

Encryption must be enabled on the backup file to backup VPN certificates.

4Enter a password and enter it again to confirm it. You will need this password to restore the file.

5Select Backup.

6The web browser will prompt you for a location to save the configuration file. The configuration file will have a .conf extension.

It is a good practice to backup the FortiGate configuration after any modification to any of the FortiGate settings. Alternatively, before performing an upgrade to the firmware, ensure you backup the configuration before upgrading. Should anything happen during the upgrade that changes the configuration, you can easily restore the saved configuration.

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents AMC modules Advanced configurationInstalling firmware from a system reboot using the CLI Using the web-based managerTesting new firmware before installing FortiGate FirmwarePage Register your FortiGate unit IntroductionDocument conventions About the FortiGate-3016BAbout this document Typographic conventions Further ReadingComments on Fortinet technical documentation Customer service and technical supportFortinet Knowledge Center Environmental specifications InstallingMounting GroundingRack mount instructions Installed mounting brackets To install the FortiGate unit into a rackPlugging in the FortiGate To power on the FortiGate unitTurning off the FortiGate unit Connecting to the networkTo power off the FortiGate unit Turning off the FortiGate unit NAT mode ConfiguringNAT vs. Transparent mode Transparent 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 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 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 Installing modules Installing AMC filler unitsTo install the filler module AMC modulesRemoving modules Using the AMC modulesHard disk module To insert a module into a FortiGate chassisFormatting the hard disk Log configuration using the web-based managerTo format the ASM-S08 hard disk enter the following command Changing interfaces to operate in Sgmii or SerDes mode Log configuration using the CLIViewing logs ASM-FB4 and ADM-XB2 modulesAMC modules Config system interface edit AMC-SW1/1 Set speed auto End Configure the speedFortiGate Firmware Using the web-based managerDownloading firmware Upgrading the firmwareTo revert to a previous firmware version To upgrade the firmwareReverting to a previous version Using the USB Auto-Install Backup and Restore from a USB keyTo upgrade the firmware using the CLI Using the CLIExecute restore image namestr tftpipv4 To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLITo install firmware from a system reboot Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLIEnter Tftp server address To restore configuration using the CLI Restoring the previous configurationTo backup configuration using the CLI To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Testing new firmware before installingAdditional CLI Commands for a USB key To test the new firmware image FortiGate Firmware Testing new firmware before installing Index Web filtering 37 web-based manager Page Page
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3016B specifications

The Fortinet 3016B is a robust firewall solution designed to meet the dynamic security needs of modern enterprises. As part of the FortiGate product line, the 3016B combines advanced security features with high performance, catering to organizations that require reliability and efficiency in managing their network security.

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