Fortinet FortiGate 300C Quick Start Manual page 10

To Connect to the CLI:
You can configure all FortiGate configuration options from the CLI
using config commands. The CLI also includes get, show, diagnose,
and execute commands for performing various configuration and
monitoring tasks.
1. Connect the FortiGate unit console port to the management
computer using the provided console cable.
2. Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer.
Use the following settings:
• Baud Rate:
• Data bits:
• Parity:
• Stop bits:
• Flow Control: None
3. Press Enter on your keyboard to connect to the CLI.
4. Type admin in the Name field, leave the
Password field blank, and press Enter.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiGate unit.
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