Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

Getting started

 

 

To connect to the web-based manager

1Set the IP address of the computer with an ethernet connection to the static IP address 192.168.1.2 and a netmask of 255.255.255.0.

You can also configure the management computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. The FortiGate DHCP server assigns the management computer an IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254.

2Using the crossover cable or the ethernet hub and cables, connect the internal interface of the FortiGate unit to the computer ethernet connection.

3Start Internet Explorer and browse to the address https://192.168.1.99. The FortiGate login is displayed.

4Type admin in the Name field and select Login.

The Register Now window is displayed. Use the information in this window to register your FortiGate unit so that Fortinet can contact you for firmware updates. You must also register to receive updates to the FortiGate virus and attack definitions.

Figure 2: FortiGate login

Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

As an alternative to the web-based manager, you can install and configure the FortiGate unit using the CLI. Configuration changes made with the CLI are effective immediately without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.

To connect to the FortiGate CLI, you need:

a computer with an available communications port,

the null modem cable included in your FortiGate package,

terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal for Windows.

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