Fortinet Fortigat 20C User Manual
FortiGate 20C
QuickStart Guide
July 29, 2013
01-430-155969-20130729
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Table of Contents
Package Contents 1
Connecting Your Device 2
FortiExplorer 3
Connecting to the FortiGate Unit 5
Technical Specifications 7
LED Specifications 8
Cautions and Warnings 9
Documentation and Links 11
Register Your Product 12
Product License Agreement 13
Package Contents
Quickstart Guide
Fortinet’s consolidated security solutions provide an integrated set of
core security and network services in a single, easy-to-manage, highperformance appliance that is capable of supporting a wide range of
deployment scenarios.
Your box contains the following:
FortiGate 20C
QuickStart Guide (with Wall Mount Template)
Power Adapter
USB Cable
Ethernet Cable
Wall Mount Hardware
Power Adapter
USB Cable Ethernet Cable Wall Mount
Hardware
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FortiGate 20C
QuickStart Guide
Connecting Your Device
2
3
4
Power
Adapter
Workstation
Ethernet
1
Cable
3
Laptop
Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface prior to initial
configuration and installation.
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your Fortinet
equipment.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Connect Devices
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network or
Internet connection.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to each computer you wish to connect
to the FortiGate unit.
4. Connect the power adapter to the FortiGate unit and plug the other
end of the cable into an electrical outlet.
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FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer provides a user-friendly tool that you can use to
configure a FortiGate unit over a standard USB connection, rather
than using a console cable or Ethernet connection.
Caution: Do not connect the USB cable until after FortiExplorer
has been installed.
USB A to
USB B Cable
USB A cable end into
Management Computer
Note: When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate
unit is using its factory default settings.
USB B cable end into
your Fortinet device
Installing FortiExplorer
FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It
is also available for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and higher.
Microsoft Windows Install
1. Extract the ZIP file (if downloaded) and double-click the .msi, or .exe
file and follow the instructions on-screen.
2. Connect the USB cable to the FortiGate unit and then to the
management computer.
3. The FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Utility opens when the USB
cable is connected. Select Install the hardware automatically and
select Next.
4. After a moment, FortiExplorer will launch.
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Mac OS Install
1. Double-click the .dmg file and drag the FortiExplorer program file
into the Applications folder.
2. Connect the USB cable to the FortiGate unit and then to the
management computer.
3. Double-click the FortiExplorer icon to launch the application.
Configuration Options
With FortiExplorer, you are provided a number of options on how to
configure the FortiGate unit, depending on your level of comfort with
various interfaces.
Updating FortiExplorer and Firmware
FortiExplorer may be automatically updated from time to time.
You can also use FortiExplorer to check for new firmware for a
FortiGate unit. To check for new firmware, select the FortiGate unit
from the device list and select Check for New Firmware. FortiExplorer
will also monitor firmware updates for your devices and provide an
alert when one is available.
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