System status | Changing the FortiGate firmware |
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Upgrading to a new firmware version
Use the following procedures to upgrade the FortiGate unit to a newer firmware version.
Upgrading the firmware using the web-based manager
Note: Installing firmware replaces the current antivirus and attack definitions with the definitions included with the firmware release that you are installing. After you install new firmware, use the procedure “Manually initiating antivirus and attack definitions updates” on page 119 to make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date.
To upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager
1Copy the firmware image file to your management computer.
2Log into the
3Go to System > Status.
4Select Firmware Upgrade 
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5Type the path and filename of the firmware image file, or select Browse and locate the file.
6Select OK.
The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, upgrades to the new firmware version, restarts, and displays the FortiGate login. This process takes a few minutes.
7Log into the
8Go to System > Status and check the Firmware Version to confirm that the firmware upgrade is successfully installed.
9Update antivirus and attack definitions. For information about antivirus and attack definitions, see “Manually initiating antivirus and attack definitions updates” on page 119.
Upgrading the firmware using the CLI
To use the following procedure you must have a TFTP server that the FortiGate unit can connect to.
Note: Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions with the definitions included with the firmware release that you are installing. After you install new firmware, use the procedure “Manually initiating antivirus and attack definitions updates” on page 119 to make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date. You can also use the CLI command execute updatecenter updatenow to update the antivirus and attack definitions.
To upgrade the firmware using the CLI
1Make sure that the TFTP server is running.
2Copy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.
3Log into the CLI as the admin administrative user.
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