Fortinet 3016B manual FortiGate Firmware, Index, Using the web-based manager

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Contents

Configure the speed

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FortiGate Firmware

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Downloading firmware

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Using the web-based manager

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Upgrading the firmware

45

Reverting to a previous version

46

Backup and Restore from a USB key

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Using the USB Auto-Install

47

Using the CLI

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Reverting to a previous version

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Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI

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Restoring the previous configuration

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Backup and Restore from a USB key

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Using the USB Auto-Install

52

Additional CLI Commands for a USB key

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Testing new firmware before installing

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Index

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FortiGate-3016B FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide

 

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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

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The 3016B leverages Fortinet's proprietary FortiOS operating system, which is known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive security functionalities. FortiOS includes a variety of tools such as a next-generation firewall (NGFW), antivirus protection, web filtering, and application control, all incorporated into a single platform. This consolidation helps in simplifying management while providing extensive security coverage against a wide array of cyber threats.

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