Fortinet FortiGate-51B Quick Start Manual

LED State
Green
Power
Off
Green
Status
Off
Flashing Green
HDD
Off
Green
Link / Activity
Flashing Green
Off
Green
10/100
Off
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Package Contents
Connector
Internal
WAN1 and
WAN 2
CONSOLE
USB
POWER
Power
LED
DC+12V
Ground
Power
Connection
RJ-45 Serial
Connection
Connecting
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface.
• Insert a network cable to WAN1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the
Internet, or to the modem.
• Connect a network cable to the Internal port 1, 2 and 3.
Insert the other end to a computer or switch.
• Connect the AC Power Cable to the Power Supply.
• Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
Configuration Tools
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.
Description
The FortiGate unit is on.
The FortiGate unit is off.
On during start up or reboot.
Normal operation.
The hard drive is active.
The hard drive is inactive.
The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment
has power.
Network activity at this interface.
No link established.
The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
The interface is connected at 10 Mbps.
Type Speed
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
RJ-45 9600 8/N/1
USB
Front
INTERNAL
WAN1 WAN2
STATUS HDD
1 2 3
Hard disk
Internal
WAN
activity
Status Interface
Interfaces
LED
LED
Back
3 2 1 WAN2
USB
USB
Internal Interface,
switch connectors
1,2,3
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Part 15 CSA/CUS
3 April 2009
Protocol Description
Ethernet 3-port switch connection to up to three devices or the internal network.
Ethernet Redundant connections to the Internet.
RS-232 Optional connection to the management computer.
serial Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).
USB Optional connection for FortiUSB key for firmware backup and installation.
LINK / ACT
10/100
WAN1
WAN1
WAN2
Power Supply
Power cable
connects to power supply
Ground
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.
POWER STATUS HDD
QuickStart Guide
Tools and Documenation
POWER STATUS
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Straight-through
Ethernet cable
AC Power Cable
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable
connects to management
computer
DC+12V
USB
Ethernet cables connect
to computers on the internal
network
FortiGate-51B
INTERNAL
WAN1 WAN2
LINK / ACT
10/100
1 2 3
01-30007-0482-20090403
INTERNAL
WAN1 WAN2
LINK / ACT
HDD
10/100
1 2 3
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
3 2 1 WAN2 WAN1
Ethernet cables connect
to the Internet or router