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Connecting

INTERNAL

DMZ

4

5

6

3

2

1

WAN 1 WAN 2

POWER STATUS HA

ALARM

INTERNAL

DMZ

4

5

6

3

2

1

WAN 1 WAN 2

POWER STATUS HA

ALARM

MODEM

(Not enabled

on this model)

Power

LED

Status

LED

WAN

Interfaces

Internal

Interface

DMZ

LED

CONSOLE

WAN 2

WAN 1

MODEM

DMZ

INTERNAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

USB

DC+12V

Power

Connection

RJ-45 Serial

Connection

USB

WAN2

WAN1

DMZ

Internal Interface,

switch connectors

1 to 6

Ground

Cable Tie

Mounting

Hole

CONSOLE 

WAN 2 

WAN 1 

MODEM 

DMZ 

INTERNAL 

Optional RS-232 serial cable connects to serial port on management computer

Straight-through Ethernet

cables connect to Internet

Power cable connects to power supply

Straight-through 

Ethernet cables connect 

to computers on internal network

Optional connection to 

DMZ network

USB 

DC+12V 

Cable Tie

FortiGate-30B

Tools and Documenation

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QuickStart Guide

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INTERNAL

DMZ

4

5

6

3

2

1

WAN 1 WAN 2

POWER STATUS HA

ALARM

2 Mounting Brackets

Straight-through

Ethernet cable

AC Power Cable

RJ-45 to

DB-9 Serial Cable

Power Supply

Interface

Type

Speed

Protocol

Description

Internal 

RJ-45

10/100 Base-T Ethernet

A 6-port switch connection for up to six devices or the 

internal network. 

WAN1 and 

WAN2

RJ-45

10/100/1000 

Base-T

Ethernet

Redundant connections to the Internet. 

DMZ

RJ-45

10/100 Base-T Ethernet

Optional connection to a DMZ network or to other  

FortiGate-80C units for high availability (HA). 

Console

RJ-45 

9600 Bps
8/N/1

RS-232

Optional connection to the management computer. Pro-

vides access to the command line interface (CLI). 

USB

USB

USB

Two optional connections for the USB key, modem, or 

backup operation.

Modem

RJ-11

Not enabled for this model.

Express-

Card slot

Express-

Card/34, 

Express-

Card/54

The Universal ExpressCard slot adds wireless communica-

tions.

Package Contents

FortiGate-80C

01-412-89805-20090615

QuickStart Guide

Web-based manager

The FortiGate 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 FortiGate unit and management computer. 

• 

A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.

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 included with the  

FortiGate unit.

Requirements: 

• 

The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com-

puter. 

• 

A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management 

computer.

Configuration Tools

LED

State

Description

Power

Green

The FortiGate unit is on.

Off

The FortiGate unit is off.

Status

Green Flashing

The FortiGate unit is starting up. 

Green

The FortiGate unit is running normally. 

Red

Modem is in use and connected.

Internal, DMZ,  

WAN1, WAN2

Green

The correct cable is in use and the connected 

equipment has power.

Green Flashing

Network activity at this interface.

Off

No link established.

HA

Green

The FortiGate unit being used in an HA cluster.

Alarm

Red

A critical error has occurred.

Amber

A minor error has occurred.

Off

No errors detected.

Before you begin

If using the wall-mount kit, remove the rubber feet before attaching the wall mount brack-

ets.
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable 

surface.

• 

Insert a network cable to WAN1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the 

Internet, or to the modem.

• 

Connect a network cable to the Internal port 1, 2, and 3. 

• 

Insert the other end to a computer or switch. 

• 

Connect the AC Power Cable to the Power Supply. 

• 

Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply. 

• 

Insert the pointed end of the cable tie into the hole in the rear panel of the chassis to 

anchor the cable tie to the chassis. 

• 

Loop the loose end around the adapter cable and insert the loose end into the locking 

latch. 

• 

Pull the loose end to adjust the tightness of the loop around the adapter cable to pre-

vent cable from being accidentally pulled out the FortiGate unit.

Optional

Insert the ExpressCard (not supplied) into the ExpressCard 3G slot.

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