Fortinet FortiLog FortiLog-100A Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

Straight-through Ethernet cable connects 
to hub or switch on the network

Power cable connects

to power supply

1

2

3

4

DC+12V

USB

Optional null modem cable connects to

serial port on management computer

Back

Internal Interface,

switch connectors

1,2,3,4

Reset

Power

Connection

USB

(future)

1

2

3

4

DC+12V

USB

RS232 Serial

Connection

Ethernet Cables:

Orange - Crossover

Grey - Straight-through

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QuickStart Guide

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Null-Modem Cable

(RS-232)

POWER
STATUS

4

3

2

1

LINK / ACT

10/100

Front

POWER
STATUS

4

3

2

1

LINK / ACT

10/100

Power LED

Status LED

Interface

status LEDs

Power Cable Power Supply

POWER
STATUS

4

3

2

1

LINK / ACT

10/100

Internet

Connector

Type

Speed

Protocol Description

Ports 1, 2, 3, 4

RJ-45 10/100Base-T 

Ethernet

Connection to the network.

CONSOLE

DB-9

9600 bps

RS-232 
serial

Connection to the management computer. 
Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).

FortiLog unit LED Indicators

LED

State

Description

Power

On

The FortiLog unit is powered on.

Off

The FortiLog unit is powered off.

Status

On

The FortiLog unit is running normally.

Ethernet 
ports
(back)

Flashing

Network activities at this interface.

Off

No link at the interface.

10/100

On

The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.

Off

The interface is connected at 10 Mbps. 

Link Act

Flashing

Network activities on the FortiLog unit

On

Interface connected.

Check that the package contents are complete.

QuickStart Guide

Checking the package contents

1

Things you need to know before installing the FortiLog unit.

You can add the FortiLog unit to your local FortiGate network to receive log messages from your local FortiGate units, or 

connect the FortiLog unit to the FortiGate units remotely using FortiManager. To connect the FortiLog unit to the 

FortiGate units remotely, you must configure the DNS server and the default gateway.
To manage the FortiLog unit, you can use a computer within the local network or over the Internet. 

Factory Defaults

Administrator 
account

User name:

admin

Password:

(none)

Port 1

IP:

192.168.1.99

Netmask:

255.255.255.0

Management Access:

ping, https, ssh, http

Port 2

IP:

192.168.2.99

Netmask:

255.255.255.0

Management Access:

ping, https, ssh, http

Port 3

IP:

192.168.3.99

Netmask:

255.255.255.0

Management Access:

ping, https, ssh, http

Port 4

IP:

192.168.4.99

Netmask:

255.255.255.0

Management Access:

ping, https, ssh, http

Planning the installation

2

Connecting the FortiLog unit 

3

Connect the FortiLog unit to a power outlet and to the network hub or switch. 

Place the FortiLog unit on a stable surface. It requires 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) 

clearance on each side to allow for cooling.

Make sure the power is not plugged into the wall before connecting the power 

cable.

The Status light flashes while the unit is starting up and remains lit when the 

system is up and running.

© Copyright 2005 Fortinet Incorporated. All rights reserved. 

Trademarks 

Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Class A Part 15, CE, and UL
12 August 2005

For technical support please visit http://www.fortinet.com.

FortiLog-100A

01-30000-0223-20050812

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