Fortiexplorer - Fortinet FortiWifi-40C Quick Start Manual

3. FortiExplorer

FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to configure a
FortiWiFi unit over a standard USB connection, rather than using a console
cable or Ethernet connection.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer has
been installed.
USB B Cable
USB A cable end into
Management Computer USB port
Note: When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiWiFi unit
is using its factory default settings.
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It is also
available for Mac OS X 10.6 and higher.
FortiExplorer can be downloaded from
resource_center/fortiexplorer_product_download.html.
Microsoft Windows Install
1. Extract the ZIP file (if downloaded) and double-click the .msi, or .exe file
and follow the instructions on-screen.
2. Connect the USB cable to the FortiWiFi unit and then to the management
computer.
3. The FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Utility opens when the USB cable
is connected. Select Install the hardware automatically and select Next.
4. After a moment, FortiExplorer will launch.
USB A to
USB B cable end into FortiWiFi
unit USB MGMT port
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