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Installing | Plugging in the FortiGate |
Mounting
If required to fit into a rack unit, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the FortiGate unit.
Adhere the rubber feet included in the package to the underside of the FortiGate unit, near the corners of the device.
Place the FortiGate unit on any flat, stable surface. Ensure the unit has sufficient clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow for cooling.
Plugging in the FortiGate
Use the following steps to connect the power supply to the FortiGate unit.
To power on the FortiGate unit
1Connect the AC adapter to the power connection at the back of the FortiGate unit.
2Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.
3Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
The FortiGate unit starts and the Power and Status LEDs light up. The Status LEDs flash while the FortiGate unit starts up, and remain lit 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.
Turning off the FortiGate unit
Always shut down the FortiGate operating system properly before turning off the power switch to avoid potential hardware problems.
To power off the FortiGate unit
1From the
2In the Unit Operation display, select Shutdown, or from the CLI enter: execute shutdown
3Disconnect the power cables from the power supply.
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