System Dashboard; Connecting To The Cli - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-3000 Install Manual

Connecting the FortiGate unit

Connecting to the CLI

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System Dashboard

After logging into the web-based manager, the web browser displays the system
dashboard. The dashboard provides you with all system status information in one
location. For details on the information displayed on the dashboard, see the
FortiGate Administration
As an alternative to the web-based manager, you can install and configure the
FortiGate unit using the CLI. Configuration changes made with the CLI are
effective immediately, without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.
To connect to the FortiGate CLI you require:
• a computer with an available communications port
• the null-modem cable included in your FortiGate package
• terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal for Microsoft Windows
Note: The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal software. You can
apply these steps to any terminal emulation program.
To connect to the CLI
1 Connect the null-modem cable to the communications port of your computer and
to the FortiGate 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:
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
5 Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.
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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