Fortinet FortiGate 3810A-LENC User Manual

Connecting, Package contents, Configuration tools

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Connecting

POWER

STATUS

Esc

Enter

USB

CONSOLE

ASM2

ASM1

ADM1

ADM2

AUX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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-LENC

POWER

STATUS

Esc

Enter

USB

CONSOLE

ASM2

ASM1

ADM1

ADM2

AUX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Straight-through Ethernet cables

connect to the Internet or other

networks

Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects

to serial port on management computer

Power cables connect

to power outlets

Power alarm

reset button

Fiber optic cable connects

to internal network or Internet

3810A

-LENC

Straight-through

and cross over

Ethernet cables

Power Cable

RJ-45 to

DB-9 Serial Cable

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FortiGate

Tools and Documenation

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QuickStart Guide

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Rack-Mount Brackets

x2 SFP

Transceivers

POWER

STATUS

Esc

Enter

USB

CONSOLE

ASM2

ASM1

ADM1

ADM2

AUX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

3810A

-LENC

POWER

STATUS

Esc

Enter

USB

CONSOLE

ASM2

ASM1

ADM1

ADM2

AUX

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Straight-through Ethernet cables

connect to the Internet or other

networks

Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects

to serial port on management computer

Power cables connect

to power outlets

Power alarm

reset button

Fiber optic cable connects

to internal network or Internet

3810A

-LENC

Package Contents

Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.

Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the Inter-
net, or to the modem.

Connect a network cable to the Internal port. Insert the other end to a computer or
switch.

Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Supply.

Connect the redundant DC Power Supply to the FortiGate unit if applicable.

Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.

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QuickStart Guide

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.


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 included with the
FortiGate unit.

Requirements:

The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com-
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
computer.

Configuration Tools

LED

State

Description

Power

Green

The FortiGate unit is on.

Off

The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.

Status

Green

The FortiGate unit is running normally.

Flashing Green

The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.

Off

The FortiGate unit is off.

Port 1 to 8
(Right LED)

Green

The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.

Flashing
Green

Network activity at this interface.

Off

No link established.

Port 1 to 8
(Left LED)

Green

Connection at 1000 Mb

Amber

Connection at 100 Mb

Off

Connection at 10 Mb

Port 9 and 10

Green

The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.

Flashing Green

Network activity at this interface.

Connector

Type

Speed

Protocol Description

Ports 1 to 8

RJ-45

1000 Base-T

Ethernet

Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.

Ports 9 and 10 LC SFP

1000Base-SX

Ethernet

Multimode fiber optic connections to gigabit optical networks for small packet performance
required for voice, video and other multimedia streaming applications.

CONSOLE

RJ-45

9600 bps
8/N/1

RS-232
serial

Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to the command line
interface (CLI).

USB

USB

USB

Optional connection to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.

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