Plugging In The Fortigate; Connecting To The Network; Turning Off The Fortigate Unit - Fortinet FortiGate 30B Install Manual

Installing

Plugging in the FortiGate

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Connecting to the network

Turning off the FortiGate unit

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FortiGate-30B FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide
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Place the FortiGate unit on any flat, stable surface. Ensure the unit has sufficient
clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow for cooling.
Use the following steps to connect the power supply to the FortiGate unit.
To power on the FortiGate unit
Connect the AC adapter to the power connection at the back of the FortiGate unit.
Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.
Connect 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.
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.
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
From the web-based manager, go to System > Status.
In the Unit Operation display, select Shutdown, or from the CLI enter:
execute shutdown
Disconnect the power cables from the power supply.
Plugging in the FortiGate
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