Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-100A Install Manual page 20

Connecting to the FortiGate unit
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To connect to the CLI
1 Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable/console port.
2 Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection and select OK.
3 Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your
computer and select OK.
4 Select the following port settings and select OK:
5 Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
The login prompt appears.
6 Type admin and press Enter twice.
The following prompt is displayed:
Welcome !
Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see
the FortiGate CLI Reference.
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