Fortinet FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A User manual

FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A
QuickStart Guide

August 20, 2013
19-437-177954-20130820
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Table of Contents
Package Contents 1
Connecting Your Device 2
FortiExplorer 3
Configuration Options 5
Technical Specifications 7
LED Specifications 8
Documentation and Links 9
Cautions and Warnings 10
Register Your Product 11
Product License Agreement 12

Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing the FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A.
Fortinet’s consolidated security solutions provide an integrated set of
core security and network services in a single, easy-to-manage, high-
performance appliance that is capable of supporting a wide range of
deployment scenarios.
Your box contains the following:
FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A
QuickStart Guide (with Wall Mount Template)
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Ethernet Cable
Telephone Cable
Wall Mount Hardware
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Wall Mount
Hardware
Ethernet Cable Telephone CableUSB Cable
Power Adapter
FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A
QuickStart Guide
QuickStart Guide

Connecting Your Device
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Ensure the FortiWiFi unit is placed on a stable surface prior to initial
configuration and installation.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24
AWG) UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your Fortinet
equipment.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Connect Devices
1. Connect a telephone cable to the ADSL port.
2. Connect the other end of the telephone cable to your network or
ADSL Internet connection.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to each computer you wish to connect
to the FortiWiFi unit.
4. Connect the power adapter to the FortiWiFi unit and plug the other
end of the cable into an electrical outlet.
ADSL
Workstation
3
Power
Adapter
4
Telephone
Cable
2
1
3
Laptop

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FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to
configure a FortiWiFi 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 FortiWiFi
unit is using its factory default settings.
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It is
also available for Mac OS X 10.6 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 FortiWiFi 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.
ADSL
USB A to
USB B Cable
USB B cable end into
FortiGate unit
USB A cable end into
Management Computer

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Mac OS X Install
1. Double-click the .dmg file and drag the FortiExplorer program file
into the Applications folder.
2. Connect the USB cable to the FortiWiFi 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 FortiWiFi 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
FortiWiFi unit. To check for new firmware, select the FortiWiFi 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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Configuration Options
The FortiWiFi 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.
You can complete these basic steps using FortiExplorer’s built-in
Setup Wizard. The wizard also allows you to change your
administrator password, set your time zone, and adjust security
settings.
Note: If you are unsure of your network settings, contact your
network administrator or internet service provider.
In addition to FortiExplorer, the FortiWiFi unit can be configured using
the Web-based Manager with the method on the following page.

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To connect to the Web-based Manager:
1. Connect a FortiWiFi unit Ethernet 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 FortiWiFi unit:
Browse to the Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter
Settings > Local Area Connection Properties > Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties.
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 FortiWiFi unit 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 the configuration of your FortiWiFi unit.
To configure the LAN4 interface as a WAN interface
1. To configure the LAN4 interface as a WAN interface, enter the
following CLI commands:
cong system global
set wan enable [diable by default]
end
Do you want to continue? (y/n) y
2. The FortiWiFi unit will reboot and the LAN4 interface will be set as a
WAN interface.
To reset the unit to factory default settings
1. Connect the power adapter to the FortiWiFi unit and plug the other
end of the cable into an electrical outlet.
2. Wait for the Status LED to change from flashing green (1Hz) to green
or amber.
3. Immediately after Step 2, press the reset button for 5 seconds. The
Status LED will change to flashing green (5Hz) to indicate that the
reset signal is received by the kernel.
4. The FortiWiFi unit will reboot.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiWiFi unit.

To reset the unit to factory default settings from the CLI
To reset the FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A to the factory default settings from
the CLI, enter the following command:
execute factoryreset
To shutdown the unit
When powering off the FortiWiFi unit, always shutdown the unit using
the following procedures before disconnecting the power supply.
To shutdown the FortiWiFi unit using the CLI, enter the following
command:
execute shutdown
You can also shutdown the FortiWiFi unit in the Web-based Manager.
Go to System > Dashboard > Status, select Shutdown in the Unit
Operation widget, and select OK.
ADSL default settings
The FortiWiFi 20C-ADSL-A comes with the following ADSL settings
configured by default:
Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI): 35
Virtual Path Identifier (VPI): 0
Multiplexor Type (MUX): LLC Encapsulation
Connection Type: DHCP
Note: Contact your internet service provider (ISP) to confirm which
addressing mode is supported for your region. Your ISP will be able to
confirm the VCI, VPI, MUX setting, and connection type.
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