Fortinet 1000A-LENC quick start Package Contents, Connecting, Configuration Tools, State, Type

LED	State	Description	QuickStart Guide
Power	Green	The FortiGate unit is on.
	Off	The FortiGate unit is off.
	Green	The correct cable is connected to the copper
		10/100/1000 interface and the connected equip-
Ports 1 to 10		ment has power.
	Flashing	Network activity at this interface.
	Amber	The interface is connected at 1000 Mbps.

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FortiGate-1000A-LENC

01-30006-0330-20080606

Package Contents

Connector	Type	Speed	Protocol	Description
Ports 1 to 10	RJ-45	1000 Base-T	Ethernet	Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.
CONSOLE	RJ-45	9600 bps	RS-232 serial	Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to
				the command line interface (CLI).
USB	USB		USB	Optional connection to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.

LCD

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Serial Port

Front

USB

QuickStart Guide

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Remote

Control Buttons

	RJ-45 to	Tools and Documenation
Straight-through
	DB-9 Serial Cable	FortiGate

Management

Modem Port

Connecting

1 to 10

Interface

Back

Power

Supply

LEDs

Alarm

Cancel

Button

Power

Connections

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Ethernet cables	Products mentioned in this

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Power Cable Rack-Mount Brackets

Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.

•Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the Inter- net, or to the modem.

•Connect a network cable to the Internal port. Insert the other end to a computer or switch.

•Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Supply.

•Connect the redundant DC Power Supply to the FortiGate unit if applicable.

•Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.

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Straight-through Ethernet cables connect to the Internet or other networks

RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects to serial port on management computer

Power cables connect to power outlets

Configuration Tools

Web-based manager

The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.

Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses, and the DNS server addresses.

Requirements:

•An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.

•A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD included with the FortiGate unit.

Requirements:

•The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com- puter.

•A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management computer.