Installing Fortiexplorer - Fortinet FortiGate-300C Quick Start Manual

3. Installing FortiExplorer

FortiExplorer is a software tool you can use to configure your FortiGate unit. You can
use it to configure your admin password, network settings and to register your unit with
Fortinet. You can also access the web-based manager and the command line interface
(CLI).
Note: When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate unit is using its
default settings. If the unit needs to reverted to the default settings,
button for a few seconds. It may take a few moments to reboot.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer has been installed.
1 Insert the software CD included into the Management Computer.
2 Select one of the following to install:
For Microsoft Windows XP, click FortiExplorer for Microsoft Windows XP.
For Microsoft Windows Vista and 7, click FortiExplorer for Microsoft
Windows Vista and Windows 7.
3 After installation completes, connect the USB A cable end to the
management computer and the other end of the cable (USB B) to the
USB MGMT port of the unit.
4 The New Hardware Wizard opens once the unit is connected to the
Management Computer with the USB cable. Do the following:
Select the option "No, not at this time" and click Next.
Select "Install the hardware automatically" and click Next. The New
Hardware Wizard installs the hardware.The FortiExplorer wizard opens.
Note: If FortiExplorer cannot connect to the FortiGate unit, check the USB cable
connection and the Device Manager > Other Devices > Fortinet FortiGate Device to
ensure the device is properly installed. If it is not installed properly, click Re-install Driver
and return to Step 2.
press the Reset