Fortinet Network Card 3600A User Manual

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Introduction  
Register your FortiGate unit  
Introduction  
Welcome and thank you for selecting Fortinet products for your real-time network  
protection.  
The FortiGate Unified Threat Management System improves network security,  
reduces network misuse and abuse, and helps you use communications  
resources more efficiently without compromising the performance of your  
network. The FortiGate Unified Threat Management System are ICSA-certified for  
firewall, IPSec, and antivirus services.  
The FortiGate Unified Threat Management Systemis a dedicated, easily managed  
security device that delivers a full suite of capabilities, which include:  
application-level services such as virus protection and content filtering  
network-level services such as firewall, intrusion detection, VPN and traffic  
shaping  
The FortiGate Unified Threat Management System uses Fortinet’s Dynamic  
Threat Prevention System (DTPS™) technology, which leverages breakthroughs  
in chip design, networking, security and content analysis. The unique ASIC-based  
architecture analyzes content and behavior in real-time, enabling key applications  
to be deployed right at the network edge where they are most effective at  
protecting your networks.  
Register your FortiGate unit  
Register the FortiGate unit by visiting http://support.fortinet.com and select  
Product Registration.  
To register, enter your contact information and the serial numbers of the FortiGate  
units that you or your organization have purchased. You can register multiple  
FortiGate units in a single session without re-entering your contact information.  
By registering your FortiGate unit, you will receive updates to threat detection and  
prevention databases (Antivirus, Intrusion Detection, etc.) and will also ensure  
your access to technical support.  
For more information, see the Fortinet Knowledge Centre article “Registration  
Frequently Asked Questions” (http://kc.forticare.com/default.asp?id=2071).  
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About the FortiGate-3600A  
Introduction  
About the FortiGate-3600A  
The FortiGate-3600A multi-threat security appliance establishes a new level of  
price-performance and flexibility for multi-gigabit capacity network security  
systems. With ten gigabit Ethernet interfaces and up tosix Gbps throughput, the  
FortiGate-3600A enables a new generation of high performance protection  
against blended threats.  
The FortiGate-3600A includes  
Multi-Gigabit performance for large enterprises and Managed Security Service  
Providers (MSSPs) ensures security and throughput  
Provides eight gigabit copper (10/100/1000) interfaces and two gigabit fiber  
(SFP) interfaces for greater flexibility and to meet the needs of large enterprise  
and service provider networks  
Ports 9 and 10 use hardware acceleration, for enhanced network performance.  
Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) slot provides future upgrade possibilities  
with either the four port hardware accelerated SFP expansion module or the  
storage expansion module.  
Figure 1: FortiGate-3600A  
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About this document  
This document explains how to install and configure your FortiGate unit onto your  
network. This document also includes how to install and upgrade new firmware  
versions on your FortiGate unit.  
This document contains the following chapters:  
Installing – Describes setting up and powering on a FortiGate unit.  
Configuring – Provides an overview of the operating modes of the FortiGate  
unit and how to integrate the FortiGate unit into your network.  
Advanced configuration – Describes additional configuration you can perform  
on the FortiGate unit to enhance network protection, including antivirus,  
antispam, firewall configuration and logging.  
AMC modules – Describes the installation and configuration options for the  
single-width AMC modules available for the FortiGate unit.  
FortiGate Firmware – Describes how to install, update, restore and test  
firmware for the FortiGate device.  
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Introduction  
Further Reading  
Document conventions  
The following document conventions are used in this guide:  
In the examples, private IP addresses are used for both private and public IP  
addresses.  
Notes and Cautions are used to provide important information:  
Note: Highlights useful additional information.  
Caution: Warns you about commands or procedures that could have unexpected or  
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undesirable results including loss of data or damage to equipment.  
Typographic conventions  
FortiGate documentation uses the following typographical conventions:  
Convention  
Example  
Keyboard input  
In the Gateway Name field, type a name for the remote VPN  
peer or client (for example, Central_Office_1).  
Code examples  
config sys global  
set ips-open enable  
end  
CLI command syntax  
config firewall policy  
edit id_integer  
set http_retry_count <retry_integer>  
set natip <address_ipv4mask>  
end  
Document names  
Menu commands  
Program output  
Variables  
FortiGate Administration Guide  
Go to VPN > IPSEC > Phase 1 and select Create New.  
Welcome!  
<address_ipv4>  
Further Reading  
The most up-to-date publications and previous releases of Fortinet product  
documentation are available from the Fortinet Technical Documentation web site  
The following FortiGate product documentation is available:  
FortiGate QuickStart Guide  
Provides basic information about connecting and installing a FortiGate unit.  
FortiGate Administration Guide  
Provides basic information about how to configure a FortiGate unit, including  
how to define FortiGate protection profiles and firewall policies; how to apply  
intrusion prevention, antivirus protection, web content filtering, and spam  
filtering; and how to configure a VPN.  
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Further Reading  
Introduction  
FortiGate online help  
Provides a context-sensitive and searchable version of the Administration  
Guide in HTML format. You can access online help from the web-based  
manager as you work.  
FortiGate CLI Reference  
Describes how to use the FortiGate CLI and contains a reference to all  
FortiGate CLI commands.  
Available exclusively from the Fortinet Knowledge Center, the FortiGate Log  
Message Reference describes the structure of FortiGate log messages and  
provides information about the log messages that are generated by FortiGate  
units.  
FortiGate High Availability User Guide  
Contains in-depth information about the high availability feature and the  
clustering protocol.  
FortiGate IPS User Guide  
Describes how to configure the FortiGate Intrusion Prevention System settings  
and how the FortiGate IPS deals with some common attacks.  
FortiGate IPSec VPN User Guide  
Provides step-by-step instructions for configuring IPSec VPNs using the  
web-based manager.  
FortiGate SSL VPN User Guide  
Compares FortiGate IPSec VPN and FortiGate SSL VPN technology, and  
describes how to configure web-only mode and tunnel-mode SSL VPN access  
for remote users through the web-based manager.  
FortiGate PPTP VPN User Guide  
Explains how to configure a PPTP VPN using the web-based manager.  
FortiGate Certificate Management User Guide  
Contains procedures for managing digital certificates including generating  
certificate requests, installing signed certificates, importing CA root certificates  
and certificate revocation lists, and backing up and restoring installed  
certificates and private keys.  
FortiGate VLANs and VDOMs User Guide  
Describes how to configure VLANs and VDOMS in both NAT/Route and  
Transparent mode. Includes detailed examples.  
Fortinet Knowledge Center  
The Knowledge Center contains troubleshooting and how-to articles, FAQs,  
technical notes, and more. Visit the Fortinet Knowledge Center at  
Comments on Fortinet technical documentation  
Please send information about any errors or omissions in this document, or any  
Fortinet technical documentation, to [email protected].  
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Introduction  
Customer service and technical support  
Customer service and technical support  
Fortinet Technical Support provides services designed to make sure that your  
Fortinet systems install quickly, configure easily, and operate reliably in your  
network.  
Please visit the Fortinet Technical Support web site at http://support.fortinet.com  
to learn about the technical support services that Fortinet provides.  
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Introduction  
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Installing  
Environmental specifications  
Installing  
This chapter describes installing your FortiGate unit in your server room,  
environmental specifications and how to mount the FortiGate in a rack if  
applicable.  
This chapter contains the following topics:  
Environmental specifications  
Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)  
If you install the FortiGate unit in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the  
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than  
room ambient temperature. Therefore, make sure to install the equipment in  
an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient  
temperature.  
Storage temperature: -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)  
Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing  
Air flow - For rack installation, make sure that the amount of air flow required  
for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.  
For free-standing installation, make sure that the appliance has at least 1.5 in.  
(3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to allow for adequate air flow and cooling.  
This device complies with part FCC Class A, Part 15, UL/CUL, C Tick, CE  
and VCCI. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
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Cautions and warnings  
Installing  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The equipment compliance with FCC radiation exposure limit set forth for  
uncontrolled Environment.  
Cautions and warnings  
Review the following cautions before installing your FortiGate unit.  
Grounding  
Ensure the FortiGate unit is connected and properly grounded to a lightning  
and surge protector. WAN or LAN connections that enter the premises from  
outside the building should be connected to an Ethernet CAT5 (10/100 Mb/s)  
surge protector.  
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cables should be used whenever  
possible rather than Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).  
Do not connect or disconnect cables during lightning activity to avoid damage  
to the FortiGate unit or personal injury.  
Rack mount instructions  
Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,  
the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than  
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the  
equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature  
(Tma) specified by the manufacturer.  
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that  
the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not  
compromised.  
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that  
a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the  
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might  
have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of  
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.  
Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be  
maintained.  
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct  
connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).  
Mounting  
If required to fit into a rack unit, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the  
FortiGate unit.  
The FortiGate unit can be placed on any flat surface, or mounted in a standard 19-  
inch rack unit.  
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Installing  
Cautions and warnings  
When placing the FortiGate unit on any flat, stable surface, ensure the unit has at  
least 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow  
for cooling.  
For rack mounting, use the mounting brackets and screws included with the  
FortiGate unit.  
Note: Fortinet recommends purchasing side rail mounts or similar rack mount aids  
separately to ensure the FortiGate unit is attached safely to the rack.  
Caution: Depending on the size of your FortiGate unit, avoid personal injury, you may  
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require two or more people to install the unit in the rack.  
To install the FortiGate unit into a rack  
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Attach the mounting brackets to the side to the unit so that the brackets are on the  
front portion of the FortiGate unit. Ensure that the screws are tight and not loose.  
The following photos illustrate how the brackets should be mounted. Note that the  
screw configuration may vary depending on your FortiGate unit.  
Figure 1: Installed mounting brackets  
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Position the FortiGate unit in the rack to allow for sufficient air flow.  
Line up the mounting bracket holes to the holes on the rack, ensuring the  
FortiGate unit is level.  
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Finger tighten the screws to attach the FortiGate unit to the rack.  
Once you verify the spacing of the FortiGate unit and that it is level, tighten the  
screws with a screwdriver. Ensure that the screws are tight and not loose.  
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Plugging in the FortiGate  
Installing  
The following photos illustrate how the mounting brackets and FortiGate unit  
should be attached to the rack.  
Figure 2: Mounting in a rack  
Plugging in the FortiGate  
The FortiGate unit does not have an on/off switch.  
To power on the FortiGate unit  
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Connect the power cables to the power connections on the back of the FortiGate  
unit.  
Connect the power cables to power outlets.  
Each power cable should be connected to a different power source. If one power  
source fails, the other may still be operative.  
After a few seconds, SYSTEM STARTING appears on the LCD. The main menu  
setting appears on the LCD when the system is running.  
The FortiGate unit starts and the Power and Status LEDs light up. The Status  
LEDs flash while the FortiGate unit starts up, and remain lit when the system is  
running.  
Note: If only one power supply is connected, an audible alarm sounds to indicate a failed  
power supply. Press the red alarm cancel button on the rear panel next to the power supply  
to stop the alarm.  
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Installing  
Turning off the FortiGate unit  
Connecting to the network  
Using the supplied Ethernet cable, connect one end of the cable to your router or  
modem, whatever the connection is to the Internet. Connect the other end to the  
FortiGate unit. Connect to either the External, WAN port, or port 1. Connect  
additional cable to the Internal port or port 2 and your internal hub or switch.  
Turning off the FortiGate unit  
Always shut down the FortiGate operating system properly before turning off the  
power switch to avoid potential hardware problems.  
To power off the FortiGate unit  
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From the web-based manager, go to System > Status.  
In the Unit Operation display, select Shutdown, or from the CLI enter:  
execute shutdown  
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Disconnect the power cables from the power supply.  
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Turning off the FortiGate unit  
Installing  
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Configuring  
NAT vs. Transparent mode  
Configuring  
This section provides an overview of the operating modes of the FortiGate unit,  
NAT/Route and Transparent, and how to configure the FortiGate unit for each  
mode. There are two ways you can configure the FortiGate unit, using the  
web-based manager or the command line interface (CLI). This section will step  
through using both methods. Use whichever you are most comfortable with.  
This section includes the following topics:  
NAT vs. Transparent mode  
The FortiGate unit can run in two different modes, depending on your network  
infrastructure and requirements. You have a choice between NAT/Route mode  
and Transparent mode. Both include the same robust network security features  
such as antispam, antivirus, VPN and firewall policies.  
NAT mode  
In NAT/Route mode, the FortiGate unit is visible to the network. Like a router, all  
its interfaces are on different subnets.  
In NAT mode, each port is on a different subnet, enabling you to have a single IP  
address available to the public Internet. The FortiGate unit performs network  
address translation before it sends and receives the packet to the destination  
network.  
In Route mode, there is no address translation.  
Figure 1: FortiGate unit in NAT mode  
Internal network  
204.23.1.5  
192.168.1.99  
Internet  
Router  
192.168.1.20  
NAT mode policies controlling  
traffic between internal  
and external networks.  
You typically use NAT/Route mode when the FortiGate unit is operating as a  
gateway between private and public networks. In this configuration, you would  
create NAT mode firewall policies to control traffic flowing between the internal,  
private network and the external, public network, usually the Internet.  
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Connecting to the FortiGate unit  
Configuring  
Transparent mode  
In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit is invisible to the network. Similar to a  
network bridge, all FortiGate interfaces must be on the same subnet. You only  
have to configure a management IP address to make configuration changes. The  
management IP address is also used for antivirus and attack definition updates.  
Figure 2: FortiGate unit in Transparent mode  
10.10.10.1  
Management IP  
Internal Network  
Gateway to public network  
204.23.1.2  
10.10.10.2  
Internal  
External  
Internet  
10.10.10.3  
Router  
Transparent mode policies  
controlling traffic between  
internal and external networks.  
You typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network  
behind an existing firewall or behind a router. The FortiGate unit performs firewall  
functions, IPSec VPN, virus scanning, IPS web filtering, and Spam filtering.  
Connecting to the FortiGate unit  
To configure, maintain and administer the FortiGate unit, you need to connect to it.  
There are two methods for these tasks:  
using the web-based manger, a GUI interface using a current web browser  
such as FireFox or Internet Explorer.  
using the command line interface (CLI), a command line interface similar to  
DOS or UNIX commands using an SSH terminal or Telnet terminal.  
Connecting to the web-based manager  
To connect to the web-based manager, you require:  
a computer with an Ethernet connection  
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher or any recent version of the  
most popular web browser  
an Ethernet cable.  
To connect to the web-based manager  
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Set the IP address of the management computer to the static IP address  
192.168.1.2 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0.  
Using the Ethernet cable, connect the internal interface of the FortiGate unit to the  
computer Ethernet connection.  
include the “s” in https://).  
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Configuring  
Connecting to the FortiGate unit  
To support a secure HTTPS authentication method, the FortiGate unit ships with a  
self-signed security certificate, which is offered to remote clients whenever they  
initiate a HTTPS connection to the FortiGate unit. When you connect, the  
FortiGate unit displays two security warnings in a browser.  
The first warning prompts you to accept and optionally install the FortiGate unit’s  
self-signed security certificate. If you do not accept the certificate, the FortiGate  
unit refuses the connection. If you accept the certificate, the FortiGate login page  
appears. The credentials entered are encrypted before they are sent to the  
FortiGate unit. If you choose to accept the certificate permanently, the warning is  
not displayed again.  
Just before the FortiGate login page is displayed, a second warning informs you  
that the FortiGate certificate distinguished name differs from the original request.  
This warning occurs because the FortiGate unit redirects the connection. This is  
an informational message. Select OK to continue logging in.  
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Type adminin the Name field and select Login.  
Connecting to the CLI  
To connect to the FortiGate CLI you require:  
a computer with an available communications port  
a serial cable, either a RJ-45 to DB-9 or null modem cable, whichever was  
included in your FortiGate package  
terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal for Microsoft Windows  
Note: The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows HypterTerminal software. You can  
apply these steps to any terminal emulation program.  
To connect to the CLI  
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Connect the serial cable to the communications port of your computer and to the  
FortiGate console port.  
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Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection and select OK.  
Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your  
computer and select OK.  
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Select the following port settings and select OK:  
Bits per second 9600  
Data bits  
Parity  
8
None  
1
Stop bits  
Flow control  
None  
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Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.  
When the login prompt appears, type adminand press Enter twice.  
Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see  
the FortiGate CLI Reference.  
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Configuring NAT mode  
Configuring  
Configuring NAT mode  
Configuring NAT mode involves defining interface addresses and default routes,  
and simple firewall policies. You can use the web-based manager or the CLI to  
configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode.  
Using the web-based manager  
After connecting to the web-based manager, you can use the following procedures  
to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the  
Configure the interfaces  
When shipped, the FortiGate unit has a default address of 192.168.1.99 and a  
netmask of 255.255.255.0. for either the Port 1 or Internal interface. You need to  
configure this and other ports for use on your network.  
To configure interfaces  
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3
Go to System > Network > Interface.  
Select the edit icon for an interface.  
Set the Addressing Mode for the interface.  
For Manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface.  
For DHCP addressing, select DHCP and complete the following:  
Distance  
Enter the administrative distance, between 1 and 255 for the  
default gateway retrieved from the DHCP server. The  
administrative distance specifies the relative priority of a route  
when there are multiple routes to the same destination. A  
lower administrative distance indicates a more preferred route.  
Retrieve default gateway Enable to retrieve a default gateway IP address from the  
DHCP server. The default gateway is added to the static  
routing table.  
from server  
Override internal DNS  
Enable to use the DNS addresses retrieved from the DHCP  
server instead of the DNS server IP addresses on the DNS  
page on System > Network > Options. On FortiGate-100  
units and lower, you should also enable Obtain DNS server  
address automatically in System > Network > Options.  
For PPPoE addressing, select PPPoE, and complete the following:  
Username  
Password  
Enter the username for the PPPoE server. This may have  
been provided by your ISP.  
Enter the password for the PPPoE server for the above user  
name.  
Unnumbered  
Specify the IP address for the interface. If your ISP has  
assigned you a block of IP addresses, use one of these IP  
addresses. Alternatively, you can use, or borrow, the IP  
address of a configured interface on the router. You may need  
to do this to minimize the number of unique IP addresses  
within your network.  
If you are borrowing an IP address remember the interface  
must be enabled, or up to function correctly.  
Initial Disc Timeout  
Initial discovery timeout in seconds. The time to wait before  
starting to retry a PPPoE discovery. To disable the discovery  
timeout, set the value to 0.  
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Configuring  
Configuring NAT mode  
Initial PADT Timeout  
Distance  
Initial PPPoE Active Discovery Terminate (PADT) timeout in  
seconds. Use this timeout to shut down the PPPoE session if it  
is idle for this number of seconds. Your ISP must support  
PADT. To disable the PADT timeout, set the value to 0.  
Enter the administrative distance, between 1 and 255 for the  
default gateway retrieved from the DHCP server. The  
administrative distance specifies the relative priority of a route  
when there are multiple routes to the same destination. A  
lower administrative distance indicates a more preferred route.  
Retrieve default gateway Enable to retrieve a default gateway IP address from the  
DHCP server. The default gateway is added to the static  
routing table.  
from server  
Override internal DNS  
Enable to use the DNS addresses retrieved from the DHCP  
server instead of the DNS server IP addresses on the DNS  
page on System > Network > Options. On FortiGate-100  
units and lower, you should also enable Obtain DNS server  
address automatically in System > Network > Options.  
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Select OK.  
Repeat this procedure for each interface as required.  
Note: If you change the IP address of the interface you are connecting to, you must  
the new IP address of the interface. If the new IP address of the interface is on a different  
subnet, you may have to change the IP address of your computer to the same subnet.  
Configure a DNS server  
A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A  
domain name server (DNS server) implements the protocol. In simple terms, it  
acts as a phone book for the Internet. A DNS server matches domain names with  
the computer IP address. This enables you to use readable locations, such as  
fortinet.com when browsing the Internet.  
DNS server IP addresses are typically provided by your internet service provider.  
To configure DNS server settings  
Go to System > Network > Options.  
Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.  
Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.  
Select Apply.  
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2
3
4
Adding a default route and gateway  
A route provides the FortiGate unit with the information it needs to forward a  
packet to a particular destination. A static route causes packets to be forwarded to  
a destination other than the default gateway. You define static routes manually.  
Static routes control traffic exiting the FortiGate unit-you can specify through  
which interface the packet will leave and to which device the packet should be  
routed.  
In the factory default configuration, entry number 1 in the Static Route list is  
associated with a destination address of 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0, which means any/all  
destinations. This route is called the "static default route". If no other routes are  
present in the routing table and a packet needs to be forwarded beyond the  
FortiGate unit, the factory configured static default route causes the FortiGate unit  
to forward the packet to the default gateway.  
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Configuring NAT mode  
Configuring  
For an initial configuration, you must edit the factory configured static default route  
to specify a different default gateway for the FortiGate unit. This will enable the  
flow of data through the FortiGate unit.  
For details on adding additional static routes, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide.  
To modify the default gateway  
Go to Router > Static.  
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2
3
Select Edit for the default route  
In the Gateway field, type the IP address of the next-hop router where outbound  
traffic is directed.  
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5
If the FortiGate unit reaches the next-hop router through a different interface  
(compared to the interface that is currently selected in the Device field), select the  
name of the interface from the Device field.  
Select OK.  
Adding firewall policies  
Firewall policies enable traffic to flow through the FortiGate interfaces. Firewall  
policies define how the FortiGate unit processes the packets in a communication  
session. You can configure the firewall policies to allow only specific traffic, users  
and specific times when traffic is allowed.  
For the initial installation, a single firewall policy that enables all traffic through will  
enable you to verify your configuration is working. On lower-end units such a  
default firewall policy is already in place. For the higher end FortiGate units, you  
will need to add a firewall policy.  
The following steps add two policies that allows all traffic through the FortiGate  
unit, to enable you to continue testing the configuration on the network.  
To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy  
Go to Firewall > Policy.  
1
2
3
Select Create New.  
Set the following and select OK.  
Source Interface  
Source Address  
Select the port connected to the network.  
All  
Destination Interface Select the port connected to the Internet.  
Destination Address All  
Schedule  
Service  
Action  
always  
Any  
Accept  
To add an incoming traffic firewall policy  
Go to Firewall > Policy.  
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Configuring  
Configuring NAT mode  
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Set the following and select OK.  
Source Interface  
Source Address  
Select the port connected to the Internet.  
All  
Destination Interface Select the port connected to the network.  
Destination Address All  
Schedule  
Service  
Action  
always  
Any  
Accept  
Firewall policy configuration is the same in NAT/Route mode and Transparent  
mode.  
Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have been  
applied. Ensure you create additional firewall policies to accommodate your  
network requirements.  
For details, see the FortiGate Administration Guide.  
Using the CLI  
After connecting to the CLI, you can use the following procedures to complete the  
basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the section “Connecting  
to the CLI” on page 21 before beginning.  
Configure the interfaces  
When shipped, the FortiGate unit has a default address of 192.168.1.99 and a  
netmask of 255.255.255.0. for either the Port 1 or Internal interface. You need to  
configure this and other ports for use on your network.  
To set an interface to use a static address  
config system interface  
edit <interface_name>  
set mode static  
set ip <address_ip> <netmask>  
end  
To set an interface to use DHCP addressing  
config system interface  
edit external  
set mode dhcp  
set distance <integer>  
set defaultgw {enable | disable}  
set dns-server-override {enable | disable}  
end  
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Configuring NAT mode  
Configuring  
To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing  
config system interface  
edit external  
set mode pppoe  
set username <name_str>  
set password <psswrd>  
set ipunnumbered <ip_address>  
set disc-retry-timeout <integer_seconds>  
set padt-retry-timeout <integer_seconds>  
set distance <integer>  
set defaultgw {enable | disable}  
set dns-server-override {enable | disable}  
end  
The CLI lists the IP address, netmask, and other settings for each of the FortiGate  
interfaces.  
Note: If you change the IP address of the interface you are connecting to, you must  
the new IP address of the interface. If the new IP address of the interface is on a different  
subnet, you may have to change the IP address of your computer to the same subnet.  
Configure a DNS server  
A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A  
domain name server (DNS server) implements the protocol. In simple terms, it  
acts as a phone book for the Internet. A DNS server matches domain names with  
the computer IP address. This enables you to use readable locations, such as  
fortinet.com when browsing the Internet.  
DNS server IP addresses are typically provided by your internet service provider.  
To configure DNS server settings  
config system dns  
set autosvr {enable | disable}  
set primary <address_ip>  
set secondary <address_ip>  
end  
Note if you set the autosvrto enable, you do not have to configure the primary  
or secondary DNS server IP addresses.  
Adding a default route and gateway  
A route provides the FortiGate unit with the information it needs to forward a  
packet to a particular destination. A static route causes packets to be forwarded to  
a destination other than the default gateway. You define static routes manually.  
Static routes control traffic exiting the FortiGate unit-you can specify through which  
interface the packet will leave and to which device the packet should be routed.  
In the factory default configuration, entry number 1 in the Static Route list is  
associated with a destination address of 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0, which means any/all  
destinations. This route is called the "static default route". If no other routes are  
present in the routing table and a packet needs to be forwarded beyond the  
FortiGate unit, the factory configured static default route causes the FortiGate unit  
to forward the packet to the default gateway.  
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Configuring  
Configuring Transparent mode  
For an initial configuration, you must edit the factory configured static default route  
to specify a different default gateway for the FortiGate unit. This will enable the  
flow of data through the FortiGate unit.  
For details on adding additional static routes, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide.  
To modify the default gateway  
config router static  
edit <seq_num>  
set gateway <gateway_IP>  
set device <interface>  
end  
Adding firewall policies  
Firewall policies enable traffic to flow through the FortiGate interfaces. Firewall  
policies to define the FortiGate unit process the packets in a communication  
session. You can configure the firewall policies to allow only specific traffic, users  
and specific times when traffic is allowed.  
For the initial installation, a single firewall policy that enables all traffic through will  
enable you to verify your configuration is working. On lower-end units such a  
default firewall policy is already in place. For the higher end FortiGate units, you  
will need to add a firewall policy.  
The following steps add two policies that allows all traffic through the FortiGate  
unit, to enable you to continue testing the configuration on the network.  
To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy  
config firewall profile  
edit <seq_num>  
set srcintf <source_interface>  
set srcaddr <source_IP>  
set dstintf <destination_interface>  
set dstaddr <destination_IP>  
set schedule always  
set service ANY  
set action accept  
end  
To create an incoming traffic firewall policy, use the same commands with the  
addresses reversed.  
Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have been  
applied. Ensure you create additional firewall policies to accommodate your  
network requirements.  
Configuring Transparent mode  
Configuring Transparent mode involves switching to Transparent mode,  
configuring the management IP address, default routes, and simple firewall  
policies. You can use the web-based manager or the CLI to configure the  
FortiGate unit in Transparent mode.  
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Configuring Transparent mode  
Configuring  
Using the web-based manager  
After connecting to the web-based manager, you can use the following  
procedures to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you  
beginning.  
Switching to Transparent mode  
The FortiGate unit comes preset to NAT mode. You need to switch to Transparent  
mode.  
To switch to Transparent mode  
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2
3
4
Go to System > Status.  
Select Change beside the Operation Mode.  
Select Transparent.  
Enter the Management IP/Netmask address and the Default Gateway address.  
The default gateway IP address is required to tell the FortiGate unit where to send  
network traffic to other networks.  
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Select Apply.  
Configure a DNS server  
A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A  
domain name server (DNS server) implements the protocol. In simple terms, it  
acts as a phone book for the Internet. A DNS server matches domain names with  
the computer IP address. This enables you to use readable locations, such as  
fortinet.com when browsing the Internet.  
DNS server IP addresses are typically provided by your internet service provider.  
To configure DNS server settings  
Go to System > Network > Options.  
Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.  
Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.  
Select Apply.  
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2
3
Adding firewall policies  
Firewall policies enable traffic to flow through the FortiGate interfaces. Firewall  
policies define the FortiGate unit process the packets in a communication session.  
You can configure the firewall policies to allow only specific traffic, users and  
specific times when traffic is allowed.  
For the initial installation, a single firewall policy that enables all traffic through will  
enable you to verify your configuration is working. On lower-end units such a  
default firewall policy is already in place. For the higher end FortiGate units, you  
will need to add a firewall policy.  
The following steps add two policies that allows all traffic through the FortiGate  
unit, to enable you to continue testing the configuration on the network.  
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Configuring  
Configuring Transparent mode  
To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy  
Go to Firewall > Policy.  
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2
3
Select Create New.  
Set the following and select OK.  
Source Interface  
Source Address  
Select the port connected to the network.  
All  
Destination Interface Select the port connected to the Internet.  
Destination Address All  
Schedule  
Service  
Action  
always  
Any  
Accept  
To add an incoming traffic firewall policy  
Go to Firewall > Policy.  
1
2
3
Select Create New.  
Set the following and select OK.  
Source Interface  
Source Address  
Select the port connected to the Internet.  
All  
Destination Interface Select the port connected to the network.  
Destination Address All  
Schedule  
Service  
Action  
always  
Any  
Accept  
Firewall policy configuration is the same in NAT/Route mode and Transparent  
mode.  
Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have been  
applied. Ensure you create additional firewall policies to accommodate your  
network requirements.  
Using the CLI  
After connecting to the CLI, you can use the following procedures to complete the  
basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the section “Connecting  
to the CLI” on page 21 before beginning.  
Switching to Transparent mode  
The FortiGate unit comes preset to NAT mode. You need to switch to Transparent  
mode.  
To switch to Transparent mode  
config system settings  
set opmode transparent  
set manageip <address_ip> <netmask>  
set gateway <address_gateway>  
end  
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Configuring Transparent mode  
Configuring  
Configure a DNS server  
A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A  
domain name server (DNS server) implements the protocol. In simple terms, it  
acts as a phone book for the Internet. A DNS server matches domain names with  
the computer IP address. This enables you to use readable locations, such as  
fortinet.com when browsing the Internet.  
DNS server IP addresses are typically provided by your internet service provider.  
To configure DNS server settings  
config system dns  
set autosvr {enable | disable}  
set primary <address_ip>  
set secondary <address_ip>  
end  
Note if you set the autosvrto enable, you do not have to configure the primary  
or secondary DNS server IP addresses.  
Adding firewall policies  
Firewall policies enable traffic to flow through the FortiGate interfaces. Firewall  
policies define the FortiGate unit process the packets in a communication session.  
You can configure the firewall policies to allow only specific traffic, users and  
specific times when traffic is allowed.  
For the initial installation, a single firewall policy that enables all traffic through will  
enable you to verify your configuration is working. On lower-end units such a  
default firewall policy is already in place. For the higher end FortiGate units, you  
will need to add a firewall policy.  
The following steps add two policies that allows all traffic through the FortiGate  
unit, to enable you to continue testing the configuration on the network.  
To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy  
config firewall profile  
edit <seq_num>  
set srcintf <source_interface>  
set srcaddr <source_IP>  
set dstintf <destination_interface>  
set dstaddr <destination_IP>  
set schedule always  
set service ANY  
set action accept  
end  
To create an incoming traffic firewall policy, use the same commands with the  
addresses reversed.  
Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have been  
applied. Ensure you create additional firewall policies to accommodate your  
network requirements.  
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Configuring  
Verify the configuration  
Verify the configuration  
Your FortiGate unit is now configured and connected to the network. To verify the  
FortiGate unit is connected and configured correctly, use your web browser to  
browse a web site, or use your email client to send and receive email.  
If you cannot browse to the web site or retrieve/send email from your account,  
review the previous steps to ensure all information was entered correctly and try  
again.  
Remember, to verify the firewall policies. The firewall policies control the flow of  
information through the FortiGate unit. If they are not set up correctly, or are too  
restrictive, it can prohibit network traffic.  
Backing up the configuration  
Once you have determined your FortiGate is configured and working correctly, it is  
extremely important that you back up your configuration. By backing up the  
configuration, you ensure that if you need to reset the FortiGate unit for whatever  
reason, you will be able to quickly return it to operation with minimal effort.  
To back up the FortiGate configuration  
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2
Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.  
Select to back up to your PC or to a USB key.  
The USB Disk option will be grayed out if the FortiGate unit supports USB disks  
but none are connected.  
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4
Select Encrypt the backup file.  
Encryption must be enabled on the backup file to backup VPN certificates.  
Enter a password and enter it again to confirm it. You will need this password to  
restore the file.  
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6
Select Backup.  
The web browser will prompt you for a location to save the configuration file. The  
configuration file will have a .conf extension.  
It is a good practice to backup the FortiGate configuration after any modification to  
any of the FortiGate settings. Alternatively, before performing an upgrade to the  
firmware, ensure you backup the configuration before upgrading. Should anything  
happen during the upgrade that changes the configuration, you can easily restore  
the saved configuration.  
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Restoring a configuration  
Configuring  
Restoring a configuration  
Should you need to restore the configuration file, use the following steps.  
To restore the FortiGate configuration  
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2
Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore.  
Select to upload the restore file from your PC or a USB key.  
The USB Disk option will be grayed out if the FortiGate unit supports USB disks  
but none are connected.  
3
Enter the path and file name of the configuration file, or select Browse to locate  
the file.  
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5
Enter a password if required.  
Select Restore.  
The FortiGate unit will load the configuration file and restart. Once the restart has  
completed, verify that the configuration has been restored.  
Additional configuration  
With the FortiGate connected and allowing traffic to pass-through, there are a few  
other configuration. While not mandatory, they will help in ensuring better control  
with the firewall.  
Set the time and date  
For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be  
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the  
FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a  
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.  
To set the date and time  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Go to System > Status.  
Under System Information > System Time, select Change.  
Select your Time Zone.  
Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes.  
Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.  
If you want to synchronize the time with an NTP server, enable the option.  
Select OK.  
Note: If you choose the option Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes, the  
system time must be manually adjusted after daylight savings time ends.  
Set the Administrator password  
The default administrator password is no password. You will want to apply a  
password to prevent anybody logging into the FortiGate and changing  
configuration options.  
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Configuring  
Additional configuration  
To change the administrator password  
Go to System > Admin > Administrators.  
Select Change Password and enter a new password.  
Select OK.  
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2
3
Alternatively, you can also add new administrator users by selecting Create New,  
however, you cannot remove the admin administrator. Applying a password for  
this account is recommended.  
Configure FortiGuard  
Configure the FortiGate unit to connect to the FortiGuard Distribution Network  
(FDN) to update the antivirus, antispam and IPS attack definitions.  
The FDN is a world wide network of FortiGuard Distribution Servers (FDS). When  
the FortiGate unit connects to the FDN, it connects to the nearest FDS. To do this,  
all FortiGate units are programmed with a list of FDS addresses sorted by nearest  
time zone according to the time zone configured for the FortiGate unit.  
Before you can begin receiving updates, you must register your FortiGate unit  
from the Fortinet web page. For information about registering your FortiGate unit,  
Updating antivirus and IPS signatures  
After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can update antivirus and IPS  
signatures. The FortiGuard Center enables you to receive push updates, allow  
push update to a specific IP address, and schedule updates for daily, weekly, or  
hourly intervals.  
To update antivirus definitions and IPS signatures  
Go to System > Maintenance > FortiGuard.  
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2
3
Select the blue arrow for AntiVirus and IPS Options to expand the options.  
Select Update Now to update the antivirus definitions.  
If the connection to the FDN is successful, the web-based manager displays a  
message similar to the following:  
Your update request has been sent. Your database will  
be updated in a few minutes. Please check your update  
page for the status of the update.  
After a few minutes, if an update is available, the System FortiGuard Center page  
lists new version information for antivirus definitions. The System Status page also  
displays new dates and version numbers for the antivirus definitions. Messages  
are recorded to the event log indicating whether the update was successful or not.  
Note: Updating antivirus definitions can cause a very short disruption in traffic currently  
being scanned while the FortiGate unit applies the new signature database. Schedule  
updates when traffic is light, for example overnight, to minimize any disruption.  
For details on further FortiGuard configuration, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide.  
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Additional configuration  
Configuring  
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Protection profiles  
Advanced configuration  
The FortiGate unit and the FortiOS operating system provide a wide range of  
features that enable you to control network and internet traffic and protect your  
network. This chapter describes some of these options and how to configure  
them.  
This chapter includes  
Protection profiles  
A protection profile is a group of settings you can adjust to suit your requirements  
for network protection. Since protection profiles apply different protection settings  
to traffic controlled by firewall policies, you can tailor the settings to the type of  
traffic each policy handles.  
Use protection profiles to configure:  
antivirus protection  
web filtering  
web category filtering  
spam filtering  
content archiving  
instant messaging filtering and access control  
P2P access and bandwidth control  
logging options for policies and configurations within the policies  
rate limiting for VoIP protocols.  
Using protection profiles, you can customize types and levels of protection for  
different firewall policies.  
For example, while traffic between internal and external addresses might need  
strict protection, traffic between trusted internal addresses might need moderate  
protection. You can configure policies for different traffic services to use the same  
or different protection profiles.  
The FortiGate unit is preconfigured with four default protection profiles. In many  
cases you can use these default protection profiles, or use them as a starting  
point in creating your own.  
Table 1: Default protection profiles  
Strict  
Scan  
Applies maximum protection to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic.  
The strict protection profile may not be useful under normal circumstances but  
it is available when maximum protection is required.  
Apply virus scanning to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic.  
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Advanced configuration  
Web  
Apply virus scanning and web content blocking to HTTP traffic.  
Unfiltered Apply no scanning, blocking or IPS. Use the unfiltered content profile if no  
content protection for content traffic is required. Add this protection profile to  
firewall policies for connections between highly trusted or highly secure  
networks where content does not need to be protected.  
The best way to begin creating your own protection profile is to open a predefined  
profile. This way you can see how a profile is set up, and then modify it suit your  
requirements. You access Protection profile options by going to Firewall >  
Protection Profile, and selecting Edit for one of the predefined profiles.  
Protection profiles are used by the firewall policies to determine how network and  
Internet traffic is controlled, scanned and when necessary, rejected. The  
Protection Profiles can be considered the rules of the firewall policy. Because of  
this, you should take some time to review the various options to consider what you  
want the firewall policies to do. If, after setting the protection profile and firewall  
policies, traffic is not flowing or flowing too much, verify your profile settings.  
The number of options and configuration for the protection profile is too vast for  
this document. For details on each protection profile feature and setting, see the  
FortiGate Administration Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
Firewall policies  
Firewall policies are instructions the FortiGate unit uses to decide what to do with  
a connection request. When the firewall receives a connection request, it analyzes  
it to extract its source address, destination address, and port number.  
For the connection through the FortiGate unit to be successful, the source  
address, destination address, and service of the connection must match a firewall  
policy. The policy directs the firewall action for the connection. The action can be  
to allow the connection, deny the connection, require authentication before the  
connection is allowed, or process the packet as an IPSec VPN connection.  
You can configure each firewall policy to route connections or apply network  
address translation (NAT) to translate source and destination IP addresses and  
ports. You also add protection profiles to firewall policies to apply different  
protection settings for the traffic controlled by firewall policies.  
The FortiGate unit matches firewall policies by searching from the top of the  
firewall policy list and moving down until it finds the first match, then performs the  
required address translation, blocking and so on described by the protection  
profile, then passes on the packet information. This is important, because once  
the FortiGate unit finds a match to a policy, it will not continue down the list. You  
need to arrange policies in the policy list from more specific to more general.  
For example, if you have two policies, one that blocks specific URLs or IP  
addresses, and another general policy that lets traffic through. If you put the  
general policy at the top, the FortiGate unit will act on the general policy, figuring  
the policy has been matched and potentially let the URLs or IPs you wanted  
blocked through.  
Note: No traffic will flow through a FortiGate unit until at least one firewall policy is added.  
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Advanced configuration  
Antivirus options  
Configuring firewall policies  
To add or edit a firewall policy go to Firewall > Policy and select Edit on an  
existing policy, or select Create New to add a policy.  
The source and destination Interface/Zone match the firewall policy with the  
source and destination of a communication session. The Address Name matches  
the source and destination address of the communication session.  
Schedule defines when the firewall policy is enabled. While most policies are  
always on, you can configure a firewall policy so that it is only on at specific times  
of the day. For example, you may want to block news and entertainment sites  
most of the day, except during lunch or after work, enabling your employees to  
only view those sites during non-working times.  
Service matches the firewall policy with the service used by a communication  
session. This enables you to configure a policy for general web surfing and a  
different policy specifically for other traffic such as SMTP mail or FTP uploads and  
downloads.  
Action defines how the FortiGate unit processes traffic. Specify an action to  
accept or deny traffic or configure a firewall encryption policy.  
Add ACCEPT policies that accept communication sessions. Using an accept  
policy, you can apply FortiGate features such as virus scanning and  
authentication to the communication session accepted by the policy.  
Add DENY policies to deny communication sessions.  
Add IPSec encryption policies to enable IPSec tunnel mode VPN traffic and  
SSL VPN encryption policies to enable SSL VPN traffic. Firewall encryption  
policies determine which types of IP traffic will be permitted during an IPSec or  
SSL VPN session.  
Select Protection Profile to include apply a protection profile to the firewall policy  
for scanning of traffic passing through the FortiGate unit.  
For details on the firewall policies features and settings, see the FortiGate  
Administration Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
Antivirus options  
The FortiGate unit’s antivirus configuration prevents malicious files from entering  
and infecting your network environment.  
The FortiGate unit uses a number of processes to scan files to ensure unwanted  
files and potential attackers do not get through. The FortiGate unit scans using  
these antivirus options:  
File pattern - The FortiGate will check the file against the file pattern setting  
you have configured. You can set which file names or file types the FortiGate  
unit looks for in the incoming traffic.  
Virus scan - The virus definitions are kept up to date through the FortiNet  
Distribution Network. The list is updated on a regular basis so you do not have  
to wait for a firmware upgrade. Note that you must register the FortiGate unit to  
and purchase FortiGuard services to use virus scanning through the FDN.  
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AntiSpam options  
Advanced configuration  
Grayware - These are unsolicited commercial software programs that are  
installed on computers, often without the user's consent or knowledge.  
Grayware programs are generally considered an annoyance, but these  
programs can cause system performance problems or be used for malicious  
ends. The FortiGate unit scans for known grayware executable programs in  
each enabled category.  
Heuristics - The FortiGate heuristic antivirus engine performs tests on the file  
to detect virus-like behavior or known virus indicators. In this way, heuristic  
scanning may detect new viruses, but may also produce some false positive  
results.  
The antivirus elements work in sequence to give you an efficient method of  
scanning incoming files. The first three elements have specific functions, the  
fourth, the heuristics, is to cover any new previously unknown virus threats. The  
four elements work together to offer your network unparalleled antivirus  
protection. To ensure that your system is providing the most protection available,  
all virus definitions and signatures are up dated regularly through the FortiGuard  
antivirus services.  
To configure the file patterns that the FortiGate scans, go to AntiVirus > File  
Filter.  
To enable grayware blocking, go to AntiVirus > Config > Grayware.  
Antivirus settings are turned on in the protection profile. In the protection profile  
you can enable antivirus options for specific services and which services will use  
the file patterns as a part of the antivirus process.  
To configure antivirus protection profile settings, go to Firewall > Protection  
Profile. Select edit for a profile and select the Anti-Virus options.  
For details on the antivirus features and settings, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
AntiSpam options  
The FortiGate unit’s antispam feature detects unsolicited commercial email by  
identifying spam email messages and spam transmissions from known or  
suspected spam servers.  
This feature requires a FortiGuard subscription and a registered FortiGate unit.  
When the FortiGate unit receives an email message, it verifies with the FortiGuard  
server whether it is a valid email or a spam message. FortiGuard Antispam is one  
of the features designed to manage spam. FortiGuard is an antispam system from  
Fortinet that includes an IP address black list, a URL black list, and spam filtering  
tools. The FortiGuard Center accepts submission of spam email messages as well  
as well as reports of false positives.  
Depending on how you configure the FortiGate unit, the FortiGate unit will either  
tag the message with text so you can easily identify the spam, or delete the  
message before it reaches the recipient.  
The FortiGate unit also enables you to create your own spam filters using banned  
words and black/white lists.  
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Web filtering  
Banned word lists are specific words that may be typically found in email. The  
FortiGate unit searches for words or patterns in email messages. If matches are  
found, values assigned to the words are totalled. If the defined threshold value is  
exceeded, the message is marked as spam. If no match is found, the email  
message is passed along to the next filter.  
You configure banned words by going to Antispam > Banned Word.  
While FortiGuard services maintain a large list of known spammers, it is not  
perfect. In some cases, some mail tagged as spam is an individual you want to  
receive mail from, while email that is not caught by the spam filters or users you  
don’t want to receive email from gets through to your inbox.  
White lists and black lists enable you to maintain a list of email addresses that you  
want (white list) or don’t want (black list) to receive email from. You can add or  
remove addresses from lists as required. The FortiGate unit uses both an IP  
address list and an email address list to filter incoming email, if enabled in the  
protection profile.  
When performing an IP address list check, the FortiGate unit compares the IP  
address of the message's sender to the IP address list in sequence. If a match is  
found, the action associated with the IP address is taken. If no match is found, the  
message is passed to the next enabled spam filter.  
When performing an email list check, the FortiGate unit compares the email  
address of the message's sender to the email address list in sequence. If a match  
is found, the action associated with the email address is taken. If no match is  
found, the message is passed to the next enabled antispam filter.  
To configure black/white lists, go to AntiSpam > Black/White List.  
You enable antispam options for each mail service (POP3, IMAP and SMTP) in  
the protection profile. To configure antispam protection profile settings, go to  
Firewall > Protection Profile. Select edit for a profile and select the Spam  
Filtering options.  
For details on the antispam features and settings, see the FortiGate  
Administration Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
Web filtering  
Web filtering is a method of controlling what web sites are viewable by users.  
There are three main sections to web filtering: the Web Filter Content Block, the  
URL Filter, and the FortiGuard Web filter. Each interact with each other in such a  
way as to provide maximum control and protection for the Internet users.  
Web filtering options are enabled and configured in the protection profile settings  
by going to Firewall > Protection Profile. Select edit for a profile and selecting  
either the FortiGuard Web Filtering options or the Web Filtering options. You need  
to register your FortiGate unit and purchase FortiGuard services to use  
FortiGuard Web Filtering.  
Content blocking enables you to specify file types and words that the FortiGate  
unit should block when encountered. With web content block enabled, every  
requested web page is checked against the content block list. The score value of  
each pattern appearing on the page is added, and if the total is greater than the  
threshold value set in the protection profile, the page is blocked.  
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Advanced configuration  
To configure content blocking, go to Web Filter > Content Block.  
URL filter enables you to control additional web sites that you can block or allow.  
This enables you greater control over certain URLs or sub-URLs. The FortiGate  
unit allows or blocks web pages matching any specified URLs or patterns and  
displays a replacement message instead.  
To configure URL filters, go to Web Filter > URL Filter.  
FortiGuard web filtering is a managed web filtering solution provided by Fortinet.  
FortiGuard web filtering sorts hundreds of millions of web pages into a wide range  
of categories users can allow, block, or monitor. FortiGuard web filtering includes  
over 60 million individual ratings of web sites applying to hundreds of millions of  
pages. Pages are sorted and rated into 56 categories users can allow, block, or  
monitor. Categories may be added to, or updated, as the Internet evolves. You  
need to have a FortiGuard subscription to take advantage of FortiGuard web  
filtering.  
The FortiGate unit also enables you to override the FortiGuard filtering  
designation, and you can add your own. To customize your FortiGuard web  
filtering, go to Web Filter > FortiGuard - Web Filter.  
For details and configuration options for the web filtering features and settings,  
see the FortiGate Administration Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
Logging  
Logging is an indirect method of protecting your network. The FortiGate unit’s  
robust logging features enable you to see the attacks, spam and virus activity is  
occurring on your network. Using this information, you can then take the corrective  
action necessary to resolve any problems before they become major problems.  
With alert email, you can configure the FortiGate unit to send alert messages,  
when specific events occur with specific frequency. By logging to a FortiAnalyzer  
unit, you can run over 300 reports on various network traffic.  
To configure logging, go to Log&Report > Log Setting.  
For details and configuration options for the logging features and settings, see the  
FortiGate Administration Guide or the FortiGate Online Help.  
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AMC modules  
Installing AMC filler units  
AMC modules  
FortiGate AMC modules enable you to expand your FortiGate unit and network  
environment. These modules enable you to provide small packet performance  
though optical or copper transceivers. A hard disk module enables you to  
quarantine files and store log information.  
Modules are available in single-width and double-width components. Depending  
on your FortiGate unit, you can use one or more of these modules types.  
This chapter includes  
Installing AMC filler units  
The FortiGate-3810A includes four AMC filler units that you can install in the AMC  
slots that do not have a AMC module.This prevents unwanted dirt from entering  
the FortiGate unit. Install the fillers on any AMC slots you do not have an AMC  
card installed.  
To install the filler module  
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Pull the latch on the filler module to the extended position.  
Insert the module by applying moderate force to the front faceplate to slide the  
module into the slot.  
The filler module should glide smoothly into the chassis. If you encounter any  
resistance while sliding the module in, the module could be aligned incorrectly.  
Pull the module back out and try inserting it again.  
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Press the hot swap latch to lock in the module.  
Installing modules  
The following steps describe how to install an AMC module into your FortiGate  
unit. Use this procedure for the single-width and double-width modules.  
To avoid any electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling FortiGate ASM-FB4  
modules, install in a static free area.  
Insert the fiber transceivers into the module before inserting the module into the  
FortiGate unit. For details on installing the transceivers, see the QuickStart Guide  
for the module.  
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Removing modules  
AMC modules  
Note: The FortiGate-3810A supports only one FortiGate-ASM-S08 hard disk module.  
Note: AMC modules are not hot swappable. Always ensure you properly shut down the  
FortiGate unit before installing or removing a module.  
To insert a module into a FortiGate chassis  
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Ensure the FortiGate unit is powered off before proceeding.  
Remove the panel block on the FortiGate unit using the hot swap latch.  
Pull the latch on the module to the extended position.  
Insert the FortiGate module into the empty slot in the chassis. Ensure the Fortinet  
logo is right-side up. It should be on the upper-right corner of the module.  
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Carefully guide the module into the chassis.  
Insert the module by applying moderate force to the front faceplate near the upper  
edge to slide the module into the slot.  
The module should glide smoothly into the chassis. If you encounter any  
resistance while sliding the module in, the module could be aligned incorrectly.  
Pull the module back out and try inserting it again.  
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Press the hot swap latch to lock in the module.  
Power on the FortiGate unit.  
Removing modules  
Should you need to remove a module, shut down the FortiGate unit using proper  
shut down procedures.  
To remove a module  
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2
Ensure the FortiGate unit is powered off before proceeding.  
To avoid any electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling FortiGate modules,  
install in a static free area.  
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4
Pull the hot swap latch on the right-hand side of the module to the extended  
position to unlock the module from the FortiGate unit.  
Gently pull the hot swap latch to remove the module.  
Using the AMC modules  
Hard disk module  
The FortiGate ASM-S08 is a single-width 80 gigabyte hard disk that enables you  
to store log files, content archives locally on your FortiGate unit.  
Using the hard disk, you can enable the FortiGate unit to log to the disk, and  
periodically upload rolled logs to a FortiAnalyzer unit for storage.  
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Using the AMC modules  
Note: The FortiGate-3810A supports only one FortiGate-ASM-S08 hard disk module.  
Formatting the hard disk  
When you first install the ASM-S08 in the FortiGate unit, the hard disk may not be  
formatted. This will result in an error in the console when starting up the FortiGate  
unit, indicating that the hard drive could not be mounted.  
If you see this message, or cannot access the hard disk using the web-based  
manager, you will need to format the hard disk using the CLI.  
To format the ASM-S08 hard disk enter the following command:  
execute formatlogdisk  
You are prompted to confirm the formatting. Once the FortiGate unit completes  
the formatting, the system will reboot.  
Log configuration using the web-based manager  
Use the web-based manager to configure the FortiGate unit to log to the  
ASM-S08 hard disk.  
For details on the various log configurations, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide.  
To configure logging to the disk module from the web-based manager  
Go to Log&Report > Log Config > Log Setting.  
Select Disk.  
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Select the blue arrow for Disk to expand the options.  
Complete the following settings and select Apply:  
Minimum log level  
Select a log level. The FortiGate unit logs all messages at and  
above the logging severity level you select. For example, if you  
select Error, the unit logs Error, Critical, Alert and Emergency level  
messages.  
When log disk is full Select what the FortiGate unit should do when the log disk is full.  
You can either select to overright the oldest logs, or stop logging  
until you can remove or backup the stored logs.  
Log rolling settings Configure how the FortiGate unit begins new log files. Be defining  
a specific size or time and date of a new file, they can be better  
managed and searched.  
Log file should not  
exceed  
Set the maximum size of the log file. When the set size is reached,  
the FortiGate unit begins a new log file.  
Log file should be  
rolled  
Select the time and date when the FortiGate unit will roll the log  
file even if the maximum size has not been reached. This is a  
useful option if you do not log a lot of traffic and want better control  
over log time frames. This can also be useful if you want daily log  
files.  
Enable log uploading Select to enable the FortiGate unit to upload rolled log files to a  
server or FTP site for backup purposes.  
Enter the FTP server IP address and user name and password if  
required.  
Upload  
Specify the time to upload the log files. You can configure the  
FortiGate unit to upload only when the logs are rolled or on a  
regularly scheduled time, whether the logs have rolled or not.  
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Using the AMC modules  
AMC modules  
Upload rolled files in Select to compress the log files before uploading.  
gzipped format  
Delete files after  
uploading  
Select to remove the log files once the FTP upoad has completed.  
Log configuration using the CLI  
Configure the FortiGate unit to log to the ASM-S08 using the CLI within the  
FortiAnalyzer command config log disk setting enable.  
For details on log configuration, see the FortiGate CLI Reference.  
Viewing logs  
Logs and content logs stored on the ASM-S08 are available for viewing and  
analysis.  
To view the FortiGate logs, go to Log&Report > Log Access.  
To view the content logs, go to Log&Report > Content Archive. Select the log  
type and select Local from the list box.  
Note: HA logging is not available with the AMC-S08.  
ASM-FB4 and ADM-XB2 modules  
AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) modules provide additional hardware  
accelerated network processing for certain eligible traffic types passing through  
their SFP (small form-factor pluggable) network interfaces. This additional  
processing resource frees FortiGate units’ main processing resources for other  
tasks, improving network performance.  
FortiGate-ASM-FB4 modules can improve network throughput for:  
traffic with small packets, such as VoIP  
latency-sensitive traffic, such as streaming multimedia  
traffic with long session lifetimes, such as FTP  
IPSec VPN traffic  
active-active HA load-balanced traffic  
P2P traffic  
Eligible traffic processing is off-loaded to the module. This fast path processing  
leverages the additional hardware acceleration resources provided by the AMC  
modules.  
Ineligible traffic processing is processed normally. Normal processing by the  
FortiGate unit’s main processing resources (CPU, RAM, and FortiASIC content  
processor) can include some FortiASIC hardware accelerated processing, but  
does not utilize the additional hardware acceleration resources provided by the  
modules.  
Changing interfaces to operate in SGMII or SerDes mode  
SFP transceivers can operate in two modes: SerDes and SGMII (Serial Gigabit  
Media Independent Interface). SGMII mode is required if you have SGMII  
transceivers. In SGMII mode the interface can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps.  
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For these multi-mode SFP interfaces, SerDes is the default mode. You can use a  
CLI command to change the interface to operate in SGMII mode.  
Depending on the type of transceivers you install, you need to configure the  
FortiGate unit or module for the transceiver using the CLI. Use the mediatype  
keyword of the config system interfaceCLI command to change the  
interfaces to either SerDes or SGMII mode.  
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AMC modules  
To change the media type for the proper transceiver, enter the following CLI  
command:  
config system interface  
edit <interface_number>  
set mediatype <sgmii-sfp | serdes-sfp>  
end  
For example:  
config system interface  
edit AMC-SW1/1  
set mediatype sgmii-sfp  
set speed auto  
next  
edit AMC-SW1/2  
set mediatype sgmii-sfp  
set speed auto  
end  
Configure the speed  
You must also ensure the speed for the interface is correct for the installed  
transceiver. Forcing the speed could result in link failure and disrupted service.  
Fortinet recommends enabling link speed auto negotiation by setting speedto  
auto.  
Use the following command to configure the auto speed setting:  
config system interface  
edit AMC-SW1/1  
set speed auto  
end  
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Downloading firmware  
FortiGate Firmware  
Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and  
address issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download  
FortiGate firmware updates is available for download at the support web site,  
You can also use the instructions in this chapter to downgrade, or revert, to a  
previous version. The FortiGate unit includes a number of firmware installation  
options that enables you to test new firmware without disrupting the existing  
installation, and load it from different locations as required.  
Only FortiGate admin user and administrators whose access profiles contain  
system read and write privileges can change the FortiGate firmware.  
This section includes the following topics:  
Downloading firmware  
Firmware images for all FortiGate units is available on the Fortinet Customer  
Support web site. You must register your FortiGate unit to access firmware  
images. Register the FortiGate unit by visiting http://support.fortinet.com and  
select Product Registration.  
To download firmware  
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Log into the site using your user name and password.  
Go to Firmware Images > FortiGate.  
Select the most recent FortiOS version, and MR release and patch release.  
Locate the firmware for your FortiGate unit, right-click the link and select the  
Download option for your browser.  
Note: Always review the Release Notes for a new firmware release before installing. The  
Release Notes can include information that is not available in the regular documentation.  
Using the web-based manager  
Upgrading the firmware  
Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions, along  
with the definitions included with the firmware release you are installing. After you  
install new firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date.  
For details, see the FortiGate Administration Guide.  
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Using the web-based manager  
FortiGate Firmware  
To upgrade the firmware  
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Download the firmware image file to your management computer.  
Log into the web-based manager as the admin administrative user.  
Go to System > Status.  
Under System Information > Firmware Version, select Update.  
Type the path and filename of the firmware image file, or select Browse and locate  
the file.  
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Select OK.  
The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, upgrades to the new firmware  
version, restarts, and displays the FortiGate login. This process takes a few  
minutes.  
Reverting to a previous version  
The following procedures revert the FortiGate unit to its factory default  
configuration and deletes IPS custom signatures, web content lists, email filtering  
lists, and changes to replacement messages.  
Before beginning this procedures, it is recommended that you back up the  
FortiGate unit configuration.  
If you are reverting to a previous FortiOS version, you might not be able to restore  
the previous configuration from the backup configuration file.  
Note: Installing firmware replaces the current antivirus and attack definitions, along with the  
definitions included with the firmware release you are installing. After you install new  
firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date. For details, see the  
FortiGate Administration Guide.  
Note: To use this procedure, you must log in using the admin administrator account, or an  
administrator account that has system configuration read and write privileges.  
To revert to a previous firmware version  
Copy the firmware image file to the management computer.  
Log into the FortiGate web-based manager.  
Go to System > Status.  
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2
3
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5
Under System Information > Firmware Version, select Update.  
Type the path and filename of the firmware image file, or select Browse and locate  
the file.  
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Select OK.  
The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, reverts to the old firmware  
version, resets the configuration, restarts, and displays the FortiGate login. This  
process takes a few minutes.  
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Log into the web-based manager.  
Restore your configuration.  
For information about restoring your configuration see “Restoring a configuration”  
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Using the web-based manager  
Backup and Restore from a USB key  
Use a USB key to either backup a configuration file or restore a configuration file.  
You should always make sure a USB key is properly install before proceeding  
since the FortiGate unit must recognize that the key is installed in its USB port.  
Note: You can only save VPN certificates if you encrypt the file. Make sure the  
configuration encryption is enabled so you can save the VPN certificates with the  
configuration file. An encrypted file is ineffective if selected for the USB Auto-Install feature.  
To backup configuration  
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Go to System > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.  
Select USB Disk from the backup configuration to list.  
Enter a file name for the configuration file.  
Select Backup.  
To restore configuration  
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Go to System > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.  
Select USB Disk from the restore configuration from list.  
Select a backup configuration file from the list.  
Select Restore.  
Using the USB Auto-Install  
The USB Auto-Install feature automatically updates the FortiGate configuration  
file and image file on a system reboot. Also, this feature provides you with an  
additional backup if you are unable to save your system settings before shutting  
down or rebooting your FortiGate unit.  
Note: You need an unencrypted configuration file for this feature. Also the default files,  
image.out and system.conf, must be in the root directory of the USB key.  
Note: Make sure at least FortiOS v3.0MR1 is installed on the FortiGate unit before  
installing.  
To configure the USB Auto-Install  
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2
3
Go to System > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.  
Select the blue arrow to expand the Advanced options.  
Select the following:  
On system restart, automatically update FortiGate configuration file if default  
file name is available on the USB disk.  
On system restart, automatically update FortiGate firmware image if default  
image is available on the USB disk.  
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Enter the configuration and image file names or use the default configuration  
filename (system.conf) and default image name (image.out).  
The default configuration filename should show in the Default configuration file  
name field.  
Select Apply.  
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Using the CLI  
FortiGate Firmware  
Using the CLI  
Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions, along  
with the definitions included with the firmware release you are installing. After you  
install new firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date.  
You can also use the CLI command execute update-nowto update the  
antivirus and attack definitions. For details, see the FortiGate Administration  
Guide.  
Before you begin, ensure you have a TFTP server running and accessible to the  
FortiGate unit.  
To upgrade the firmware using the CLI  
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Make sure the TFTP server is running.  
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Copy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.  
Log into the CLI.  
Make sure the FortiGate unit can connect to the TFTP server.  
You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP  
server. For example, if the IP address of the TFTP server is 192.168.1.168:  
execute ping 192.168.1.168  
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Enter the following command to copy the firmware image from the TFTP server to  
the FortiGate unit:  
execute restore image <name_str> <tftp_ip4>  
Where <name_str> is the name of the firmware image file and <tftp_ip4>is  
the IP address of the TFTP server. For example, if the firmware image file name is  
image.outand the IP address of the TFTP server is 192.168.1.168, enter:  
execute restore image image.out 192.168.1.168  
The FortiGate unit responds with the message:  
This operation will replace the current firmware version!  
Do you want to continue? (y/n)  
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Type y.  
The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, upgrades to the new firmware  
version, and restarts. This process takes a few minutes.  
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Reconnect to the CLI.  
Update antivirus and attack definitions, by entering:  
execute update-now  
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Reverting to a previous version  
This procedure reverts the FortiGate unit to its factory default configuration and  
deletes IPS custom signatures, web content lists, email filtering lists, and changes  
to replacement messages.  
Before beginning this procedure, it is recommended that you:  
back up the FortiGate unit system configuration using the command  
execute backup config  
back up the IPS custom signatures using the command execute  
backup ipsuserdefsig  
back up web content and email filtering lists  
If you are reverting to a previous FortiOS version (for example, reverting from  
FortiOS v3.0 to FortiOS v2.80), you might not be able to restore the previous  
configuration from the backup configuration file.  
Note: Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions, along with  
the definitions included with the firmware release you are installing. After you install new  
firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date. You can also use  
the CLI command execute update-nowto update the antivirus and attack definitions.  
Note: To use this procedure, you must log in using the admin administrator account, or an  
administrator account that has system configuration read and write privileges.  
To use the following procedure, you must have a TFTP server the FortiGate unit  
can connect to.  
To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI  
Make sure the TFTP server is running  
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Copy the firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.  
Log into the FortiGate CLI.  
Make sure the FortiGate unit can connect to the TFTP server.  
You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP  
server. For example, if the TFTP server’s IP address is 192.168.1.168:  
execute ping 192.168.1.168  
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Enter the following command to copy the firmware image from the TFTP server to  
the FortiGate unit:  
execute restore image <name_str> <tftp_ipv4>  
Where <name_str> is the name of the firmware image file and <tftp_ip4>is  
the IP address of the TFTP server. For example, if the firmware image file name is  
imagev28.outand the IP address of the TFTP server is 192.168.1.168, enter:  
execute restore image image28.out 192.168.1.168  
The ForitGate unit responds with this message:  
This operation will replace the current firmware version!  
Do you want to continue? (y/n)  
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Type y.  
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The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file. After the file uploads, a  
message similar to the following appears:  
Get image from tftp server OK.  
Check image OK.  
This operation will downgrade the current firmware version!  
Do you want to continue? (y/n)  
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Type y.  
The FortiGate unit reverts to the old firmware version, resets the configuration to  
factory defaults, and restarts. This process takes a few minutes.  
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Reconnect to the CLI.  
To restore your previous configuration, if needed, use the command:  
execute restore config <name_str> <tftp_ip4>  
Update antivirus and attack definitions using the command:  
execute update-now.  
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Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI  
This procedure installs a firmware image and resets the FortiGate unit to default  
settings. You can use this procedure to upgrade to a new firmware version, revert  
to an older firmware version, or re-install the current firmware.  
To use this procedure, you must connect to the CLI using the FortiGate console  
port and a RJ-45 to DB-9, or null modem cable.  
This procedure reverts the FortiGate unit to its factory default configuration.  
For this procedure you install a TFTP server that you can connect to from the  
FortiGate internal interface. The TFTP server should be on the same subnet as  
the internal interface.  
Before beginning this procedure, it is recommended that you back up the  
FortiGate unit configuration.  
If you are reverting to a previous FortiOS version, you might not be able to restore  
the previous configuration from the backup configuration file.  
Note: Installing firmware replaces your current antivirus and attack definitions, along with  
the definitions included with the firmware release you are installing. After you install new  
firmware, make sure that antivirus and attack definitions are up to date. For details, see the  
FortiGate Administration Guide.  
To install firmware from a system reboot  
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Connect to the CLI using the RJ-45 to DB-9 or null modem cable.  
Make sure the TFTP server is running.  
Copy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.  
Make sure the internal interface is connected to the same network as the TFTP  
server.  
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To confirm the FortiGate unit can connect to the TFTP server, use the following  
command to ping the computer running the TFTP server. For example, if the IP  
address of the TFTP server is 192.168.1.168:  
execute ping 192.168.1.168  
Enter the following command to restart the FortiGate unit.  
execute reboot  
The FortiGate unit responds with the following message:  
This operation will reboot the system!  
Do you want to continue? (y/n)  
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Type y.  
As the FortiGate unit starts, a series of system startup messages appears. When  
the following messages appears:  
Press any key to display configuration menu..........  
Immediately press any key to interrupt the system startup.  
Note: You have only 3 seconds to press any key. If you do not press a key soon enough,  
the FortiGate unit reboots and you must log in and repeat the execute reboot  
command.  
If you successfully interrupt the startup process, the following messages appears:  
[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.  
[F]: Format boot device.  
[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot with default  
firmware.  
[H]: Display this list of options.  
Enter G, F, Q, or H:  
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9
Type G to get to the new firmware image form the TFTP server.  
The following message appears:  
Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]:  
Type the address of the TFTP server and press Enter:  
The following message appears:  
Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]:  
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Type an IP address the FortiGate unit can use to connect to the TFTP server. The  
IP address can be any IP address that is valid for the network the interface is  
connected to. Make sure you do not enter the IP address of another device on this  
network.  
The following message appears:  
Enter File Name [image.out]:  
Enter the firmware image filename and press Enter.  
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The TFTP server uploads the firmware image file to the FortiGate unit and a  
message similar to the following appears:  
Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without  
saving: [D/B/R]  
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Type D.  
The FortiGate unit installs the new firmware image and restarts. The installation  
might take a few minutes to complete.  
Restoring the previous configuration  
Change the internal interface address, if required. You can do this from the CLI  
using the following command:  
config system interface  
edit <interface>  
set ip <address_ip4mask>  
set allowaccess {ping|https|ssh|telnet|http}  
end  
After changing the interface address, you can access the FortiGate unit from the  
web-based manager and restore the configuration.  
Backup and Restore from a USB key  
Use a USB key to either backup a configuration file or restore a configuration file.  
You should always make sure a USB key is properly install before proceeding  
since the FortiGate unit must recognize that the key is installed in its USB port.  
Note: You can only save VPN certificates if you encrypt the file. Make sure the  
configuration encryption is enabled so you can save the VPN certificates with the  
configuration file. An encrypted file is ineffective if selected for the USB Auto-Install feature.  
To backup configuration using the CLI  
Log into the CLI.  
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2
Enter the following command to backup the configuration files:  
exec backup config usb <filename>  
Enter the following command to check the configuration files are on the key:  
exec usb-disk list  
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To restore configuration using the CLI  
Log into the CLI.  
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2
Enter the following command to restore the configuration files:  
exec restore image usb <filename>  
The FortiGate unit responds with the following message:  
This operation will replace the current firmware version!  
Do you want to continue? (y/n)  
Type y.  
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Using the USB Auto-Install  
The USB Auto-Install feature automatically updates the FortiGate configuration file  
and image file on a system reboot. Also, this feature provides you with an  
additional backup if you are unable to save your system settings before shutting  
down or rebooting your FortiGate unit.  
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Note: You need an unencrypted configuration file for this feature. Also the default files,  
image.out and system.conf, must be in the root directory of the USB key.  
Note: Make sure at least FortiOS v3.0MR1 is installed on the FortiGate unit before  
installing.  
To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI  
Log into the CLI.  
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Enter the following command:  
config system auto-install  
set default-config-file <filename>  
set auto-intall-config {enable | disable}  
set default-image-file <filename>  
set auto-install-image {enable | disable}  
end  
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Enter the following command to see the new firmware installation settings:  
get system status  
Additional CLI Commands for a USB key  
Use the following CLI commands when you want to delete a file from the FortiUSB  
key, list what files are on the key, including formatting the key or renaming a file:  
• exec usb-disk list  
• exec usb-disk delete <filename>  
• exec usb-disk format  
• exec usb-disk rename <old_filename1> <old_filename2>  
Note: If you are trying to delete a configuration file from the CLI command interface, and  
the filename contains spaces, you will need quotations around the filename before you can  
delete the file from the FortiUSB key.  
Testing new firmware before installing  
You can test a new firmware image by installing the firmware image from a  
system reboot and saving it to system memory. After completing this procedure,  
the FortiGate unit operates using the new firmware image with the current  
configuration. This new firmware image is not permanently installed. The next  
time the FortiGate unit restarts, it operates with the originally installed firmware  
image using the current configuration. If the new firmware image operates  
successfully, you can install it permanently using the procedure “Upgrading the  
To use this procedure, you must connect to the CLI using the FortiGate console  
port and a RJ-45 to DB-9 or null modem cable. This procedure temporarily installs  
a new firmware image using your current configuration.  
For this procedure you install a TFTP server that you can connect to from the  
FortiGate internal interface. The TFTP server should be on the same subnet as  
the internal interface.  
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To test the new firmware image  
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3
4
Connect to the CLI using a RJ-45 to DB-9 or null modem cable.  
Make sure the TFTP server is running.  
Copy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server.  
Make sure the internal interface is connected to the same integer as the TFTP  
server.  
You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP  
server. For example, if the TFTP server’s IP address is 192.168.1.168:  
execute ping 192.168.1.168  
Enter the following command to restart the FortiGate unit:  
execute reboot  
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As the FortiGate unit reboots, press any key to interrupt the system startup. As the  
FortiGate unit starts, a series of system startup messages appears.  
When the following messages appears:  
Press any key to display configuration menu....  
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Immediately press any key to interrupt the system startup.  
Note: You have only 3 seconds to press any key. If you do not press a key soon enough,  
the FortiGate unit reboots and you must login and repeat the execute reboot  
command.  
If you successfully interrupt the startup process, the following messages appears:  
[G]: Get firmware image from TFTP server.  
[F]: Format boot device.  
[Q]: Quit menu and continue to boot with default  
firmware.  
[H]: Display this list of options.  
Enter G, F, Q, or H:  
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9
Type G to get the new firmware image from the TFTP server.  
The following message appears:  
Enter TFTP server address [192.168.1.168]:  
Type the address of the TFTP server and press Enter:  
The following message appears:  
Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]:  
Type an IP address of the FortiGate unit to connect to the TFTP server.  
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The IP address must be on the same network as the TFTP server, but make sure  
you do not use the IP address of another device on the network.  
The following message appears:  
Enter File Name [image.out]:  
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Enter the firmware image file name and press Enter.  
The TFTP server uploads the firmware image file to the FortiGate unit and the  
following appears.  
Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without  
saving: [D/B/R]  
Type R.  
The FortiGate image is installed to system memory and the FortiGate unit starts  
running the new firmware image, but with its current configuration.  
You can test the new firmware image as required. When done testing, you can  
reboot the FortiGate unit, and the FortiGate unit will resume using the firmware  
that was running before you installed the test firmware.  
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