FortiGate Firmware Downloading firmware
FortiGate-30B FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide
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FortiGate Firmware
Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and
address issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download
FortiGate firmware updates is available for download at the support web site,
http://support.fortinet.com.
You can also use the instructions in this chapter to downgrade, or revert, to a
previous version. The FortiGate unit includes a number of firmware installation
options that enables you to test new firmware without disrupting the existing
installation, and load it from different locations as required.
In addition to firmware images, Fortinet issues patch releases--maintenance
release builds that resolve important issues. Fortinet strongly recommends
reviewing the release notes for the patch release, as well as testing and reviewing
the patch release before upgrading the firmware. Follow the steps below:
• download and review the release notes for the patch release
• download the patch release
• back up the current configuration
• install the patch release using the procedure “Testing new firmware before
installing” on page48
• test the patch release until you are satisfied that it applies to your
configuration.
Installing a patch release without reviewing release notes or testing the firmware
may result in changes to settings or unexpected issues.
Only FortiGate admin user and administrators whose access profiles contain
system read and write privileges can change the FortiGate firmware.
This section includes the following topics:
•Downloading firmware
•Using the web-based manager
•Using the CLI
•Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI
•Testing new firmware before installing

Downloading firmware

Firmware images for all FortiGate units is available on the Fortinet Customer
Support web site. You must register your FortiGate unit to access firmware
images. Register the FortiGate unit by visiting http://support.fortinet.com and
select Product Registration.