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8. Technical Documentation and Links

The following Fortinet web pages provide information and resources for your Fortinet product:

1.  Customer Service & Support:

 

https://support.fortinet.com

On this page you can create a support account with Fortinet, register and manage your 
products, download updates, firmware images and release notes, and create technical support 
tickets.

2.  Technical Documentation:

 

http://docs.fortinet.com

This page provides the most up-to-date versions of Fortinet publications for the entire family of 
Fortinet products. The following guides more information on the installation and configuration 
of your FortiGate unit:

•  Hardware Guide: 

This guide describes how to mount your FortiGate unit, hardware 

acceleration, and configuring Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID).

•  System Administration Guide: 

This guide describes initial configuration of your FortiGate 

unit, centralized management, tightening security, best practices, and configuration 
examples.

•  Fundamentals Guide: 

This guide describes NAT versus Transparent mode, packet flow 

and inspection, firewall components, virtual IPs, security policies, UTM profiles, and 
troubleshooting traffic.

•  UTM Guide: 

This guide includes examples and step-by-step instructions for the UTM 

features available on your FortiGate unit, such as AntiVirus, intrusion prevention system 
(IPS), web and email filtering, Data Leak Prevention (DLP), and application control. 

•  Troubleshooting Guide: 

This guide describes the troubleshooting process and best 

practice concepts, how Fortinet Support operates, and diagnostic commands in the CLI.

3.  Knowledge Base:

 

http://kb.fortinet.com

This page provides Fortinet technical documentation, such as troubleshooting, how-to articles, 
example configurations , FAQs, technical notes, and more.

4.  Technical Discussion Forums:

 

http://support.fortinet.com/forum

This page allows you to communicate with other customers and Fortinet partners about 
Fortinet products, services, and configuration issues in a forum environment.

5.  Training Services:

 

http://training.fortinet.com

This page provides course descriptions, availability, schedules, and locations of training 
programs in your area.

6.  FortiGuard Threat Research and Response:

 

http://www.fortiguard.com

This page provides up-to-date information on vulnerabilities and threats, and includes a virus 
scanner, Internet Protocol (IP) signature look-up, web filtering tools, and related information.

Tools and Documentation CD

The tools and documents on this CD are current as of shipping time.

Comments on Technical Documentation

Please send comments or information about any errors or omissions in this or any Fortinet 
technical documents to 

[email protected]

.

Summary of Contents for FortiGate 300C

Page 1: ...FortiGate 300C QuickStart Guide ...

Page 2: ...rmance results Nothing herein represents any binding commitment by Fortinet and Fortinet disclaims all warranties whether express or implied except to the extent Fortinet enters a binding written contract signed by Fortinet s General Counsel with a purchaser that expressly warrants that the identified product will perform according to the performance metrics herein For absolute clarity any such wa...

Page 3: ...ge Contents 2 Installation 3 FortiExplorer 4 Device Configuration 5 Technical Specifications 6 LED Specifications 7 Register Your Product 8 Technical Documentation and Links 9 Cautions and Warnings 10 Product License Agreement ...

Page 4: ...00C The FortiGate 300C delivers wire speed performance integrated threat management and flexibility at an affordable price Fortinet s technologies provide outstanding firewall throughput enabling you to protect your applications and network without affecting performance Your box contains the following FortiGate 300C QuickStart Guide Tools and Documentation CD Ethernet Cable Console Cable USB Cable...

Page 5: ...d that two or more people install the unit into the rack 1 Ensure that the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface prior to rack mount installation 2 Attach the provided rack mount brackets to the sides of the unit using the provided screws a If you are installing the unit into a four post rack attach the rack mount brackets with the handles aligned with the front of the unit b If you are ins...

Page 6: ... source fails the other may still be operational and the unit will not lose power To install the unit on a flat surface 1 Ensure that the surface onto which the FortiGate unit to be installed is clean level and stable and that there is at least 2in 5 08cm of clearance on all sides to allow for adequate airflow 2 Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom of the FortiGate unit 3 Place the unit i...

Page 7: ...able for Mac OS 10 6 and higher Microsoft Windows Install 1 Extract the ZIP file if downloaded and double click the msi or exe file and follow the instructions on screen If loading from the CD select the appropriate version for your operating system 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 ca...

Page 8: ...o configure the FortiGate unit depending on your level of comfort with various interfaces The below image shows the FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Wizard Updating FortiExplorer and Firmware FortiExplorer may be automatically updated from time to time You can also use FortiExplorer to check for new firmware for a FortiWiFi unit To check for new firmware select the FortiWiFi unit from the device l...

Page 9: ...m the management port on the FortiGate unit to a management computer using the provided Ethernet cable 2 Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiGate unit a Browse to the Network and Sharing Center Change Adapter Settings Local Area Connection Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties b Change the IP address of the managemen...

Page 10: ... the FortiGate unit console port to the management computer using the provided console cable 2 Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer Use the following settings Baud Rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 3 Press Enter on your keyboard to connect to the CLI 4 Type admin in the Name field leave the Password field blank and press Enter You can now proc...

Page 11: ...gives access to the CLI USB USB 2 0 Optional connections for a USB key modem or backup operation USB MGMT USB 2 0 Client port for management configuration by FortiExplorer Power Connection 110 220V AC 60 50Hz power connection RPS Connection Connection for interfacing to a Fortinet FRPS 100 or FG 310B RPS redundant power supply FortiASIC Powered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STATUS POWER ALARM HA CONSOLE 9 10 US...

Page 12: ...r alarm Off The unit is operating normally HA Green The unit is operating in normal HA mode Red The unit is operating in failover HA mode Off The unit is not operating in HA mode Power Green The unit is on Off The unit is off Ethernet Ports 1 10 Activity Green Port is active Flashing Green Port is transmitting and receiving data Off Port is not in use Ethernet Ports 1 10 Speed Green Port is connec...

Page 13: ...itées du produit Protection contre de nouvelles menaces Registra La reistrazione ti permette di usufruire di Supporto Tecnico Nuove funzionalita Proteezione dalle ultime minaccce Registrar Debe registrar el producto para recibir Apoyo técnico Nuevas funcionalidades del producto Protección contra ataques 登録のお願い 本日 フォーティネッ ト製品の登録をしてください 登録すると次のメリッ トがあります テクニカルサポート 新機能の追加 新しい脅威への防御 请马上注册 您的飞塔产品 您在注册以...

Page 14: ...or the UTM features available on your FortiGate unit such as AntiVirus intrusion prevention system IPS web and email filtering Data Leak Prevention DLP and application control Troubleshooting Guide This guide describes the troubleshooting process and best practice concepts how Fortinet Support operates and diagnostic commands in the CLI 3 Knowledge Base http kb fortinet com This page provides Fort...

Page 15: ...nstructions 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...

Page 16: ...inet provides this limited warranty for its product only to the single end user person or entity that originally purchased the Product from Fortinet or its authorized reseller or distributor and paid for such Product The warranty is only valid for Products which are registered on Fortinet s Support Website https support fortinet com For the below software warranty to start registration must take p...

Page 17: ...ve for any amendment or other agreement to be binding on Fortinet such amendment or other agreement must be signed by Fortinet s General Counsel No waiver will be implied from conduct or failure to enforce rights nor effective unless in a writing signed on behalf of the party against whom the waiver is asserted If any part of this Agreement is found unenforceable that part will be enforced to the ...

Page 18: ... section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims this section has the sole purpose of protect ing the integrity of the free software distribution system which is implemented by public license practices Many people have made generous con...

Page 19: ...th a written offer valid for at least three years to give the same user the materials specified in Subsection 6a above for a charge no more than the cost of performing this distribution d If distribution of the work is made by offering access to copy from a designated place offer equivalent access to copy the above specified materials from the same place e Verify that the user has already received...

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