Fortinet FortiGate-300C User manual

FortiGate-300C
QuickStart Guide

July 11, 2011
01-430-149396-20110711
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Table of Contents
1Package Contents
2Installation
3 Installing FortiExplorer
4 Device Configuration
5 Interface Description
6 LED Description
7Register Your Product
8Cautions and Warnings
9Product License Agreement
Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing the FortiGate-300C. The FortiGate-300 delivers wire-speed
performance, integrated threat management and flexibility at an affordable price. Fortinet’s
technologies provide outstanding firewall throughput, enabling you to protect your
applications and network without affecting performance.
Your box contains the following:
FortiGate-300C
QuickStart Guide
Registration Card
Documentation CD with User Manuals
AC Power Cable
2x Rack-Mount Brackets
1. Package Contents
FortiASIC Powered
1/2
STATUS
POWER
ALARM
HA
CONSOLE
3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10
USB USB MGMT
Tools and Documentation
AC Power Cable
QuickStart Guide
QuickStart Guide
Documentation CD
Rack-Mount
Brackets
FortiGate-300C
QuickStart Guide
REGISTER
Registration
Card

Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface prior to desk or rack-mount
installation.
Desktop Installation:
1Using the supplied AC power cable, plug the cable into the rear of the switch
and into a wall outlet.
2Ensure the unit has adequate ventilation (minimum 15cm/6in) on all sides.
3Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
Rack-Mount Installation:
1Using the supplied hardware, attach the rack-mount brackets to each side of the
switch.
2Place the switch into your equipment rack and secure the rack-mount brackets
using the supplied hardware.
3If using a DC power source for backup power, connect the power connector to
the DC power jack on the rear of the unit.
4Using the supplied AC power cable, plug the cable into the rear of the switch and
into a wall outlet.
2. Installation

FortiExplorer is a software tool you can use to configure your FortiGate unit. You can
use it to configure your admin password, network settings and to register your unit with
Fortinet. You can also access the web-based manager and the command line interface
(CLI).
Note: When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate unit is using its
default settings. If the unit needs to reverted to the default settings, press the Reset
button for a few seconds. It may take a few moments to reboot.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer has been installed.
1Insert the software CD included into the Management Computer.
2Select one of the following to install:
For Microsoft Windows XP, click FortiExplorer for Microsoft Windows XP.
For Microsoft Windows Vista and 7, click FortiExplorer for Microsoft
Windows Vista and Windows 7.
3After installation completes, connect the USB A cable end to the
management computer and the other end of the cable (USB B) to the
USB MGMT port of the unit.
4The New Hardware Wizard opens once the unit is connected to the
Management Computer with the USB cable. Do the following:
Select the option “No, not at this time” and click Next.
Select “Install the hardware automatically” and click Next. The New
Hardware Wizard installs the hardware.The FortiExplorer wizard opens.
Note: If FortiExplorer cannot connect to the FortiGate unit, check the USB cable
connection and the Device Manager > Other Devices > Fortinet FortiGate Device to
ensure the device is properly installed. If it is not installed properly, click Re-install Driver
and return to Step 2.
3. Installing FortiExplorer

Conguration Using the FortiExplorer Wizard
The FortiExplorer Installation Wizard provides easy-to-follow instructions for configuring
the FortiGate unit on your network.
1Log in to the FortiExplorer authentication screen. The default credentials are:
Username: admin
Password: none
2Set your administrator password.
3Follow the remaining steps in the Wizard to set up your device.
4Register your device with Fortinet.
5Click Finish to save your settings to the unit.
6Do one of the following:
Click Save Summary to save your configuration information as a text file.
Click Exit to close FortiExplorer.
Go to Tools > Web-based Manager or Tools > Command Line Interface.
For more information about using Web Config and the CLI, see the FortiGate section of
Fortinet’s documentation website, located at http://docs.fortinet.com.
Conguration Using the Web-based Manager
You can also connect to the unit via your browser to configure your FortiGate unit.
1Connect the Management Computer to an internal interface port.
2Type the following address into your browser: 192.168.1.99.
3Log in to the FortiGate unit using the default credentials below:
Username: admin
Password: none
4Configure your device.
5Click Submit to save your settings to the unit.
4. Device Configuration

Interface Protocol Description Default IP Address
Ports 1-8 Gigabit
Ethernet
8 FortiASIC™-powered switch
ports.
Ports 9-10 Gigabit
Ethernet
2 gigabit Ethernet ports.
Console RS-232 Optional serial connection to the
Management Computer. Also
gives access to the CLI.
USB USB 2.0 Optional connection for a USB
key, modem or backup operation.
USB MGMT USB 2.0 Client port for management/con-
figuration by FortiExplorer.
5. Interface Description
FortiASIC Powered
1/2
STATUS
POWER
ALARM
HA
CONSOLE
3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10
USB USB MGMT

LED State Description
Status Green The unit is operating normally.
Off The unit is operating in diagnostic mode.
Alarm Green The unit is indicating a fault.
Off The unit is operating normally.
HA Green The unit is operating in HA mode.
Off The unit is not operating in HA mode.
Power
Green Unit is on.
Flashing Green Unit is powering up.
Off Unit is off
Ethernet Ports
1-10
Green Port is active.
Flashing Green Port is transmitting and receiving data.
Off Port is not in use.
Ethernet Port
Speed
Green Port is connected at 1Gbps.
Amber Port is connected at 100Mbps.
Amber + Green Port is connected at 10Mbps.
Off Port is not in use.
6. LED Description
FortiASIC Powered
1/2
STATUS
POWER
ALARM
HA
CONSOLE
3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10
USB USB MGMT

If you did not register your product using the FortiExplorer wizard, please register your
product now.
Register
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