Fortiexplorer - Fortinet FortiGate Rugged 60D Quick Start Manual

FortiExplorer

FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to
configure a FortiGate unit over a standard USB connection, rather
than using a console cable or Ethernet connection.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer
has been installed.
USB A to
USB Mini-B Cable
USB A cable end into
Management Computer
Note: When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate
unit is using its factory default settings.
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It
is also available for Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard and higher.
Microsoft Windows Install
Double-click the .msi, or .exe file and follow the instructions on-
1.
screen.
Connect the USB cable to the FortiGate unit and then to the
2.
management computer.
The FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Utility opens when the USB
3.
cable is connected. Select Install the hardware automatically and
select Next.
After a moment, FortiExplorer will launch.
4.
FortiGate Rugged 60D
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STA HA
USB
CONSOLE USB 1 2 3 4 WAN1 WAN2
MGMT
USB Mini B cable end into
your Fortinet device
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Mac OS X Install
Double-click the .dmg file and drag the FortiExplorer program file
1.
into the Applications folder.
Connect the USB cable to the FortiGate unit and then to the
2.
management computer.
Double-click the FortiExplorer icon to launch the application.
3.
Configuration Options
With FortiExplorer, you are provided a number of options on how to
configure the FortiGate unit, depending on your level of comfort with
various interfaces.
Updating FortiExplorer and Firmware
FortiExplorer may be automatically updated from time to time.
You can also use FortiExplorer to check for new firmware for a
FortiGate unit. To check for new firmware, select the FortiGate unit
from the device list and select Check for New Firmware. FortiExplorer
SFP1 SFP2
will also monitor firmware updates for your devices and provide an
alert when one is available.
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