Terminal Emulation; Cloud Management - Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E Series Quick Start Manual

Terminal Emulation

Console Port
To Connect to the CLI
1. Connect the device's console port
console cable.
2. Start a terminal emulation program
COM port, and use the following settings:
115200
Baud Rate:
8
Data bits:
None
Parity:
1
Stop bits:
None
Flow Control:
3. Press Enter on your keyboard to
4. Login using username "admin"
configuring your device.
Get started by typing "?" for a list of available commands.
Begin typing a command then type
For example "config ?" will show the lowest level of configuration options.
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USB Port
to the management computer using the provided
on the management computer, select the
connect to the CLI.
and no password. You can now proceed with
"?" for a list of available ways to complete.
FortiLink
FortiSwitch
Ethernet Cable
FortiLink Port
1. Connect a FortiSwitch FortiLink Port
FortiGate FortiLink Port or any FortiGate Port that is not an HA port
2. Login to the FortiGate and go to the
Interface
3. Add a FortiGate Port in the FortiLink interface and choose
authorize devices
4. When the FortiSwitch is online in the
FortiSwitch section, you can now manage your FortiSwitch

Cloud Management

1. Visit support.fortinet.com to register your device and cloud management license
2. Sign in at https://fortilan.forticloud.com
FortiGate Port
directly using an Ethernet Cable to a
WiFi & Switch Controller --> FortiLink
Automatically
WiFi & Switch Controller --> Managed
(Connect a port to the Internet)
to manage your Inventory List
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