Plugging in the FortiGate | Installing |
Figure 3: Mounting in a rack
Plugging in the FortiGate
Use the following steps to connect the power supply to the FortiGate unit.
To power on the FortiGate unit
1Ensure the power switch, located at the back of the FortiGate unit is in the off position, indicated by the “O”.
2Connect the power cord at the back of the FotiGate unit.
3Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
4Set the power switch on the back left of the FortiGate to the on position indicated by the “I”.
After a few seconds, SYSTEM STARTING appears on the LCD. The main menu setting appears on the LCD when the system is running.
Connecting to the network
Using the supplied Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to your router or modem, whatever the connection is to the Internet. Connect the other end to the FortiGate unit. Connect to either the External, WAN port, or port 1. Connect additional cable to the Internal port or port 2 and your internal hub or switch.
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