Installing and using a backup firmware image

System status

 

 

7Type G to get the new firmware image from the TFTP server. The following message appears:

Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]:

8Type the address of the TFTP server and press Enter. The following message appears:

Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]:

9Type an IP address that can be used by the FortiGate unit to connect to the FTP server.

The IP address can be any IP address that is valid for the network that the interface is connected to. Make sure you do not enter the IP address of another device on this network.

The following message appears:

Enter File Name [image.out]:

10Enter the firmware image file name and press Enter.

The TFTP server uploads the firmware image file to the FortiGate unit and the following message is displayed.

Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without saving:[D/B/R]

11Type B.

The FortiGate unit saves the backup firmware image and restarts. When the FortiGate unit restarts it is running the previously installed firmware version.

Switching to the backup firmware image

Use this procedure to switch the FortiGate unit to operating with a backup firmware image that you previously installed. When you switch the FortiGate unit to the backup firmware image, the FortiGate unit operates using the configuration that was saved with that firmware image.

If you install a new backup image from a reboot, the configuration saved with this firmware image is the factory default configuration. If you use the procedure “Switching back to the default firmware image” on page 45 to switch to a backup firmware image that was previously running as the default firmware image, the configuration saved with this firmware image is restored.

To switch to the backup firmware image

1Connect to the CLI using the null-modem cable and FortiGate console port.

2Enter the following command to restart the FortiGate unit: execute reboot

As the FortiGate units starts, a series of system startup messages are displayed. When the following message appears:

Press any key to enter configuration menu.....

......

3Immediately press any key to interrupt the system startup.

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100A specifications

Fortinet 100A is a versatile network security device designed to provide comprehensive protection against various cyber threats while ensuring optimal network performance. As part of the FortiGate series, the 100A combines advanced security features with powerful hardware capabilities, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses.

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The 100A supports multiple deployment modes, including transparent, NAT, and route modes. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate the device into their existing network architecture with ease. The firewall's high throughput capabilities ensure that network performance remains unaffected, even under heavy load from multiple users and devices.

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