Fortinet FortiGate-600C, Quick Start Manual

4. 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.

Note:

 When using FortiExplorer for the first time, ensure the FortiGate unit 

is using its factory default settings.

Installing FortiExplorer

FortiExplorer is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It is also 
available for Mac OS X 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 cable 
is connected. Select 

Install the hardware automatically

 and select 

Next

.

4. 

After a moment, FortiExplorer will launch.

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STATUS

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USB

CONSOLE

USB MGMT

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FAIL OPEN

USB A to 

USB B Cable

USB B cable end into 
FortiGate unit

USB A cable end into 
Management Computer

Mac OS X 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.

The below image shows the FortiExplorer Easy Configuration Wizard.

Updating FortiExplorer and Firmware

FortiExplorer may be updated from time to time. To ensure you have the 
most recent FortiExplorer go to 

Help > Check for Updates

.

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 Update

.