Testing new firmware before installing

FortiGate Firmware

To test the new firmware image

1Connect to the CLI using a RJ-45 to DB-9 or null modem cable.

2Make sure the TFTP server is running.

3Copy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.

4Make sure the internal interface is connected to the same integer as the TFTP server.

You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP server. For example, if the TFTP server’s IP address is 192.168.1.168:

execute ping 192.168.1.168

5Enter the following command to restart the FortiGate unit: execute reboot

6As the FortiGate unit reboots, press any key to interrupt the system startup. As the FortiGate unit starts, a series of system startup messages appears.

When the following messages appears:

Press any key to display configuration menu....

7Immediately press any key to interrupt the system startup.

Note: You have only 3 seconds to press any key. If you do not press a key soon enough, the FortiGate unit reboots and you must login and repeat the execute reboot command.

If you successfully interrupt the startup process, the following messages appears:

[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.

[F]: Format boot device.

[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot with default firmware.

[H]: Display this list of options.

Enter G, F, Q, or H:

8Type G to get the new firmware image from the TFTP server. The following message appears:

Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]:

9Type the address of the TFTP server and press Enter: The following message appears:

Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]:

10Type an IP address of the FortiGate unit to connect to the TFTP server.

The IP address must be on the same network as the TFTP server, but make sure you do not use the IP address of another device on the network.

The following message appears:

Enter File Name [image.out]:

 

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Fortinet 3016B manual To test the new firmware image

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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