Getting started

Note: The following procedure describes how to connect to the CLI using Windows HyperTerminal software. You can use any terminal emulation program.

To connect to the CLI

1Connect the serial cable to the communications port of your computer and to the FortiGate Console port.

Use the RJ-45 to DB-9 convertor if your PC communications port requires a DB-9 connector.

2Make sure that the FortiGate unit is powered on.

3Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection, and select OK.

4Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your computer and select OK.

5Select the following port settings and select OK.

Bits per second

9600

Data bits

8

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None

6Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI. The following prompt is displayed:

FortiGate-800 login: or

FortiGate-800F login:

7Type admin and press Enter twice. The following prompt is displayed:

Welcome !

Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see the FortiGate CLI Reference Guide.

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800F, 800 specifications

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