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The Essentials Package Contents Secure your Network FortiExtender Rugged 511G Register at https://support.fortinet.com for the latest threat protection updates FER-511G Default Logins https://192.168.200.99 https://fortiedge.forticloud.com Username: admin Username: user-defined Password: leave blank Password: user-defined QuickStart Guide Fortinet Documents Library FortiExtender 2x SIM Card...
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FortiSASE LAN Extension To configure your FortiExtender as a FortiSASE LAN Extension, refer to the Speed (default): 115200 Edge Device and Prerequisites sections in the FortiSASE Admin Guide at Data bits: https://docs.fortinet.com/product/fortisase Stop bits: Parity: None Console Cable Flow Control:...
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Wall Mounting Bracket Installation Device Installation Mark the wall using the wall mount bracket holes, then drill holes and insert Position the device onto the bracket, making sure the 4 screw holes on the the anchors. Insert the screws into the anchors, with a ~5mm gap, then slide device align with the 4 screw holes on the bracket, then secure the device the device bracket onto the wall mount screws and tighten them.
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Pole Mounting Ground Connection Loop the provided metal clamps in the clamp holes, then secure the device Consult a professional electrician to determine the appropriate ground around a pole. connection according to local electrical codes. See page 14 for more info. Ground Connection (grounding screw provided) 4x Clamp Holes...
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Cable Installation SIM Installation LAN 1 and LAN 2 ports are rated IP67. Follow the diagram below to install the SIM type is 3FF - Micro SIM. Industrial SIM cards recommended for extreme cable connectors. temperature environments.
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Interfaces FER-511G LED STATUS 5G/LTE Carrier Signal Strength Blue: 5G connected (Blue = 5G, Green = LTE) Green: LTE connected Four Bars: >75% Slow Flashing Green: Connecting Three Bars: 50% to 75% Fast Flashing Green: SIM or firmware error Two Bars: 25% to 50% Off: 5G/LTE not connected One Bar: <25% GPS/GNSS...
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Regulatory Notices Cautions and Warnings Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA Environmental specifications This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Ambient operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received;...
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EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet WCDMA Band 1: 1920-1980MHz(Uplink);...
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Nothing herein represents any binding commitment by Fortinet, and Fortinet disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, except to the extent Fortinet enters a binding written contract, signed by Fortinet’s SVP Legal and above, with a purchaser that expressly warrants that the identified product will perform according to certain expressly-identified performance metrics and, in such event, only the specific performance metrics expressly identified in such binding written contract shall be binding on Fortinet.
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