FortiManager Wizards : Add device wizard : Add a device using the add device wizard (Add model device)
 
Add a device using the add device wizard (Add model device)
The following steps will guide you through the Add Device wizard phases to add a device using Add Model Device mode.
To add a model device:
1. Right-click the tree-menu or right content pane to launch the Add Device wizard.
2. Select Add Model Device on the Login phase page.
3. Enter the IP address, user name and password for the device, and select Next.
Figure 127: Login phase
Enter the following information:
Add Model Device
Device will be added using the chosen model type and other explicitly entered information.
IP Address
Enter the device IP address. This IP address can be changed if the IP address changes at the time of installation.
User Name
Enter the user name for the device.
Password
Enter the password for the device. (optional)
4. Select Next to continue.
 
If the device does not support interface mode, the option to enable this feature will not be available.
Figure 128: Add device phase
5. Complete the following fields:
Name
Enter a name for the device.
Description
Enter a description for the device (optional).
Device Type
Select the device type on the drop-down list.
Device Model
Select the device model on the drop-down list.
Firmware Version
Select the firmware version and major release on the drop-down list.
Serial Number
Enter the device serial number. This value must match the device model selected.
Enable Interface Mode
Select to enable interface mode. If the device does not support interface mode, this option is not available.
Hard Disk Installed
This option is available when the device model has a hard disk.
Disk Log Quota.
Enter the disk log quota in MB.
When Allocated Disk Space is Full
Select to overwrite oldest logs or stop logging when the allocated disk space is full.
Device Permissions
Specify device permissions:
• Logs
• DLP Archive
• Quarantine
• IPS Packet Log
Central FortiAP
Enable or disable central FortiAP.
Central Endpoint
Enable or disable central endpoint control.
Add to Groups
Select to add the device to any predefined groups.
Other Device Information
Enter other device information including:
• Company/Organization
• Contact
• City
• Province/State
• Country
 
Not all device models are supported in all firmware versions. If you are unable to find the device model under one firmware version, it might be available under a newer version.
 
Each device must have a unique name, otherwise the wizard will fail.
6. Select Next.
The device will be created in the FortiManager database.
Figure 129: Device created successfully
7. Device profiles can be used to centrally manage certain device-level options from a central location. You can assign a device profile using the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can select to configure all settings per-device inside Device Manager.
Figure 130: Device profile phase
8. Select Next.
The Add Model Device wizard proceeds to the summary page.
Figure 131: Summary phase
9. A device added using the Add Model Device wizard has similar dashboard options as a device which is added using the Discover option. As the device is not yet online, some options are not available.