Fortinet FortiGate 1000F Series User manual

QuickStart Guide
FortiGate 1000F Series
FG-1000F and FG-1001F
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This guide covers: FG-1000F and FG-1001F
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Before you begin
Register your device to access FortiGuard updates, cloud management,
firmware upgrades, technical support and warranty coverage.
https://support.fortinet.com
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Scan the QR Code or visit:
https://links.fortinet.com/fortiexplorer/downloads
FortiExplorer App
Rapidly provision, deploy, and monitor Security Fabric components including
FortiGate and FortiWiFi devices from your mobile. Download now for free.
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The Essentials
For a detailed Getting Started guide, setup and configuration information,
refer to the Admin Guide on https://docs.fortinet.com/
For contracts, licensing, product registration and account management,
contact FortiCare Support at https://www.fortinet.com/support/contact
Access our knowledge base, forums, videos and technical experts at
https://www.fortinet.com/support/support-services/forticare-support
Default Logins
https://192.168.1.99
Username: admin
Password: leave blank
Admin Guide
Customer Service
Self-service Resources
Thank you for choosing Fortinet
MGMT IP is 192.168.1.99
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Package Contents
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FortiGate 1000F Series
FG-1000F and FG-1001F
1x Ethernet Cable2x Power Cables 1x Console Cable
QuickStart Guide
2x SFP Transceivers
FortiGate Device
2x Rack-Mount Brackets4x Rubber Feet
8x Bracket Screws
2x Grounding Lugs
 6x Terminal Rings

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Setup
Unpack the box, power the device and choose one of the following options:
GUI
Ethernet Cable
Management Computer
MGMT
Scan QR Code to
Install
Follow the on-screen
instructions
or
https://192.168.1.99
Username: admin
No Password
Note: Configure the management computer with IP 192.168.1.x and
subnet 255.255.255.0
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Note: Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device for BLE or connect your
mobile’s USB cable into the device
FortiExplorer
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GUI
Note: For a detailed CLI guide, visit docs.fortinet.com
CLI
2 3 Speed (default): 9600
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
Console Port
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Management Computer
USB Console Cable
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SFP Modules
Tx
Rx
Cage Socket
Cage Socket
Lock
SFP
SFP
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Installation
Removal
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Installation
Removal
Note: Place the device on a flat, clean and stable surface.
Desktop Installation
1.5in
1.5in
1.5in
1.5in
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Installation
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Note: The recommended clearance is 1.5 inches above and below the
device.
Caution: 
recommended that two or more people mount the device on a rack.
Optional:
stable surface with 1.5 inches of clearance.
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