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Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-30B Quick Start Manual
Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-30B Quick Start Manual

Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-30B Quick Start Manual

Fortinet fortigate fortigate-30b: quick start
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LED
State
Green
Power
Off
Green
Status
Off
Green
Ports WAN, 1, 2, 3
Flashing
Green
Off
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Package Contents
POWER
STATUS
USB
Status
Power
LED
LED
DC+12V
CONSOLE
Power
connection
RJ-45 serial
connection
Connecting
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface.
Insert a network cable to the WAN port. Insert the other end to the router connected to
the Internet, or to the modem.
Connect a network cable to the Internal port. Insert the other end to a computer or
switch.
Connect the Power Cord to the Power Supply.
Connect the Power Supply to the FortiGate unit.
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
The Status light is on while the unit is starting up and turns off when the system is up
and running.
Configuration Tools
Web-based manager
The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.
A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.
Description
The FortiGate unit is on.
The FortiGate unit is off.
On during start up or reboot.
Normal operation.
The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Network activity at this interface.
No link established.
INTERNAL
WAN
1
2
3
3-port internal
switch
WAN
interface
3
2
1
WAN
Internal interface
WAN
connectors
connection
QuickStart Guide
POWER
STATUS
USB
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Part 15 CSA/CUS
12 March 2008
Connector
Type
Speed
Internal
RJ-45
10/100 Base-T
WAN
RJ-45
10/100 Base-T
CONSOLE
RJ-45
9600 bps
8/N/1
USB
USB
RJ-45 to
Straight-through
DB-9 Serial Cable
Ethernet cable
Power Supply
Power Cable
Power cable
connects to
power supply
DC+12V
CONSOLE
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable
connects to management
computer
computers on the internal network
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD-ROM.
Requirements:
The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management
computer.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
computer.
FortiGate-30B
INTERNAL
WAN
1
2
3
01-30006-0461-20080312
Protocol Description
Ethernet
3-port switch connection to up to three devices
on the internal network.
Ethernet
Connection to the Internet.
RS-232
Optional connection to the management
serial
computer.
Provides access to the command line interface.
USB
Optional connection for USB key for firmware
backup and installation.
QuickStart Guide
POWER
STATUS
USB
Tools and Documenation
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Ethernet cable connects
to Internet (public switch
or router)
3
2
1
WAN
Ethernet cables connect to
FortiGate-30B
INTERNAL
WAN
1
2
3

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Summary of Contents for Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-30B

  • Page 1 Ports WAN, 1, 2, 3 Flashing Network activity at this interface. Green No link established. Visit these links for more information and documentation for your Fortinet product. • Technical Documentation - http://docs.forticare.com • Fortinet Knowledge Center - http://kc.forticare.com •...
  • Page 2: General Settings

    Transparent mode You would typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network behind an existing firewall or behind a router. In its default Transparent mode configuration, the unit functions as a firewall. Command Line Interface Use the RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to connect the FortiGate Console port to the man- agement computer serial port.