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Fortinet fortigate fortigate-300: install guide
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FortiGate-300 Installation Guide
If you are using the FortiGate unit as the DHCP server for your internal network,
configure the computers on your internal network for DHCP.
Make sure that the connected FortiGate unit is functioning properly by connecting to
the Internet from a computer on the internal network. You should be able to connect to
any Internet address.
You can use the following information to configure FortiGate system time, to register
the FortiGate unit, and to configure antivirus and attack definition updates.
Refer to the FortiGate Administration Guide for complete information on configuring,
monitoring, and maintaining the FortiGate unit.
To set the date and time
For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the
FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network
Time Protocol (NTP) server.
1
Go to System > Config > Time.
2
Select Refresh to display the current FortiGate system date and time.
3
Select a Time Zone from the list.
4
Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.
5
Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.
6
Set the hour, minute, second, month, day, and year as required.
7
Select Apply.
To use NTP to set the FortiGate date and time
1
Go to System > Config > Time.
2
Select Synchronize with NTP Server to configure the FortiGate unit to use NTP to
automatically set the system time and date.
3
Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server that the FortiGate unit can
use to set its time and date.
4
Specify how often the FortiGate unit should synchronize its time with the NTP server.
5
Select Apply.
To register the FortiGate unit
After purchasing and installing a new FortiGate unit, you can register the unit by going
to the System Update Support page, or using a web browser to connect to
http://support.fortinet.com and selecting Product Registration.
To register, enter your contact information and the serial numbers of the FortiGate
units that you or your organization have purchased. You can register multiple
FortiGate units in a single session without re-entering your contact information.
01-28004-0021-20040830
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