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FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to
configure a FortiGate 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.
Note:
When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate
unit is using its factory default settings.
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It
is also available for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and higher.
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 FortiGate 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.
CONSOLE
WAN1
WAN2
USB
DC+12V
5
1
2
3
4
USB MGMT
DMZ
USB Cable
USB A cable end into
Management Computer
USB B cable end into
your Fortinet device
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Mac OS Install
1.
Double-click the .dmg file and drag the FortiExplorer program file
into the Applications folder.
2.
Connect the USB cable to the FortiGate unit and then to the
management computer.
3.
Double-click the FortiExplorer icon to launch the application.
Configuration Options
With FortiExplorer, you are provided a number of options on how to
configure the FortiGate unit, depending on your level of comfort with
various interfaces.
The below image shows the FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Wizard.
Updating FortiExplorer and Firmware
FortiExplorer may be automatically updated from time to time.
You can also use FortiExplorer to check for new firmware for a
FortiSwitch unit. To check for new firmware, select the FortiGate unit
from the device list and select
Check for New Firmware
. FortiExplorer
will also monitor firmware updates for your devices and provide an
alert when one is available.
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Connecting to the FortiGate Unit
The FortiGate unit requires some basic configuration to add it to your
network. These basic steps include assigning IP addresses, DNS
settings, and the default gateway. Until these steps are completed
traffic will not flow through the device.
In addition to FortiExplorer, the FortiGate unit can be configured using
the Web-based Manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI).
This section will step you through both methods of connecting to the
unit. Use whichever method you are most comfortable with.
To Connect to the Web-based Manager:
1.
Connect the FortiGate unit’s MGMT port to a management computer
using the provided Ethernet cable.
2.
Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as
the internal interface of the FortiGate unit:
a.
Browse to the
Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter
Settings > Local Area Connection Properties > Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
.
b.
Change the IP address of the management computer to
192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
3.
To access the FortiGate unit’s Web-based Manager, start a browser
of your choice and browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to
include the “s” in https://).
4.
Type
admin
in the
Name
field, leave the
Password
field blank, and
select
Login
.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiGate unit.
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To Connect to the CLI:
You can configure all FortiGate configuration options from the CLI
using
config
commands. The CLI also includes
get
,
show
,
diagnose
,
and
execute
commands for performing various configuration and
monitoring tasks.
1.
Connect the FortiGate unit’s console port to the management
computer using the provided console cable.
2.
Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer.
Use the following settings:
•
Baud Rate:
9600
•
Data bits:
8
•
Parity:
None
•
Stop bits:
1
•
Flow Control: None
3.
Press
Enter
on your keyboard to connect to the CLI.
4.
Type
admin
in the
Name
field, leave the
Password
field blank, and
press
Enter
.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiGate unit.
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#
Interface
Type
Description
1
USB MGMT
USB-B
USB client port for management.
2
USB
USB-A
USB server port for USB key, modem, or
management functions.
3
Console
RJ-45
Optional serial connection to the Management
Computer. Also gives access to the CLI.
4
DMZ
RJ-45
Optional connection to a DMZ network/device
or to other FortiGate units for High Availability
(HA).
5
WAN1 & 2
RJ-45
Gigabit Ethernet Internet connection.
6
Ethernet ports 1 - 5
RJ-45
Gigabit Ethernet 5-port switch connection for
the internal network.
7
Reset Button
When enabled (default state), resets the unit to
its factory default settings if pressed during the
first 30 seconds after a reboot.
Power Connection
12V DC, 2.5A
100-240V AC, 1.5A MAX, 50-60Hz adapter
ExpressCard slot
The ExpressCard slot (on the front of the
device) adds wireless connectivity (card not
included).
Technical Specifications
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CONSOLE
WAN1
WAN2
USB
DC+12V
5
1
2
3
4
USB MGMT
DMZ
1
2
3
4
7
5
6

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