Fortinet FortiManager-3000B Quick Start Manual
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Tools and Documenation
Straight-through
and cross over
Ethernet cables
Power Cables
4 hot-swappable
hard disks
DB-9 Serial Cable
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FortiManager-3000B
QuickStart Guide
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LED Indicators
USB (Behind front panel)
Power Button
Hardware Reset Button
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Power Suppy Alarm Reset Button
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Power connections
Straight-through Ethernet
cable connects to hub or
switch on the network.
Null modem cable connects
to serial port on management
computer.
Package Contents
Connector
Type
Speed
Protocol
Description
Port 1 to 4
RJ-45
100/1000
Base-T
Ethernet
Connection to the internal network.
CONSOLE
DB9
9600 bps
8/N/1
RS-232
serial
Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface.
USB
USB
USB
For future use.
Connect the following to the FortiManager system. Ensure the FortiManager system is
placed on a stable surface or securely mounted in a 19” rack.
Insert the hard disks included in the FortiManager package into the bays of the
FortiManager unit, starting in bay 1. Use the diagram on the front panel as a guide.
Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router or switch connected
to the network.
Connect one power chord to a power supply. Connect the other power cord to an
alternate power source if available.
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
Press the Power button to turn on the FortiManager unit.
The power LED appears blue and the hard disk icon LED flashes blue while the system
boots.
For more information, see the FortiManager Install Guide.
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FortiManager-3000B
02-30006-462-20080328
QuickStart Guide
Web-based manager
The FortiManager web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiManager system and management computer.
A web browser such as FireFox 2.0 and higher or Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher on
the management computer.
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD-ROM.
Requirements:
The DB9 serial connection between the FortiManager system and management com-
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
computer.
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Configuration Tools
Light Icon
Description
The light flashes orange when packets are sent and received on
the Ethernet port 1 and 2.
Power indicator is blue when the FortiManager system is on.
The light flashes blue when reading the boot device.
Hard Disk Upper LED
Blue when the hard disk is properly inserted into the drive bay
and the FortiManager is plugged in to a power source.
Hard Disk Lower LED
Flashes blue when reading and writing to the hard disk.
Port 1 Interface:
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port 2 Interface:
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port 3 Interface:
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port 4 interface:
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
The interface IP address and netmask must be valid for the internal network.
General settings
Administrator password:
Network Settings:
Default Gateway:
____.____.____.____
Primary DNS Server:
____.____.____.____
Secondary DNS Server:
____.____.____.____
Factory default settings
Port 1 interface
192.168.1.99
Administrative account settings
Port 2 interface
0.0.0.0
User name
admin
Port 3 interface
0.0.0.0
Password
(none)
Port 4 interface
0.0.0.0
Web-based Manager
Connect the FortiManager system interface to a management computer Ethernet
interface. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly. Use straight-
through Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or switch.
Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface
of the FortiManager system. To do this, change the IP address of the management
computer to 192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
To access the FortiManager system web-based manager, start Internet Explorer and
browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
Type admin in the Name field and select Login (no password required).
Changing an Administrator Password
To change the administrator password
In System Settings, go to Administration > Administrators.
Select Edit.
Select Change Password.
Enter and confirm the password.
Select OK.
Configuring the IP Address and Netmask
To configure the IP address
In System Settings, go to Network > Interface.
Select Edit.
Enter the IP address and netmask.
Select OK.
Configuring the Default Gateway
To configure the default gateway
In System Settings, go to Network > Routing Table.
Enter the gateway IP address and netmask.
Enter the Destination IP and select the Interface.
Select OK.
Adding a FortiGate unit
Before you can manage a FortiGate unit, you must add it to the Device Manager. Adding an
existing operational device will not result in an immediate connection to the device. Device
connection only happens when you successfully resync the device.
To add a FortiGate device
In Device Manager, got to Device > Add Device from the main toolbar.
Enter the following information and select Discover.
IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the device to add.
Discover via
Select a method used to find the device. Currently, only CLI (via
SSH) is supported. By using the CLI (via SSH) Method, Device
Manager is able to record each device being added.
Admin user
Select Default (admin) if the device uses the default “admin” as its
admin user.
Select Other and enter the admin user name if the device uses a
different user name other than the default “admin”.
Password
Enter the password for the admin user.
The discovery process starts. When it completes, the Add New Device page appears.
Verify the information and add a Description if desired.
Select Add.
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Command Line Interface
Use the DB-9 serial cable to connect the FortiManager System Console port to the
management computer serial port.
Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use
these settings:
Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.
At the Login: prompt, type admin and press Enter twice (no password required).
Changing an Administrator Password
To change the administrator password, enter the following commands
config fmsystem admin user
edit admin
set password
end
Configuring the IP Address and Netmask
To configure the IP address and netmask, enter the following commands
config fmsystem interface
edit port1
set ip /
end
Configuring the Default Gateway
To configure the default gateway, enter the following commands
config fmsystem route
edit
set device {port1 | port2}
set dst /
set gateway
end
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Collecting Information
Configuring
You have finished configuring the basic settings. You are now ready to add and manage FortiGate units. You can also add FortiClient installations and manager firmware updates and
IPS updates as well as many more management configurations and options. To explore the full range of configuration options, see the online help or the Tools and Documentation CD.
Configure the FortiGate unit to be managed through a FortiManager server. Communica-
tion between the FortiGate unit and the FortiManager server is via an IPSec VPN that is
invisibly pre-configured on the FortiGate unit.
To configure the FortiGate unit
Log in to the FortiGate unit.
Go to System > Admin > FortiManager.
Complete the configuration and select OK.
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