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.
 
When adding devices to product specific ADOMs, you can only add this model type to the ADOM. When selecting to add a non-FortiGate device to the root ADOM, the device will automatically be added to the product specific ADOM.
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 134: 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 135: Add device phase
5. Complete the following fields:
Name
Enter a unique name for the device. The device name cannot contain spaces or special characters.
Description
Enter a description for the device (optional).
Device Type
Select the device type on the drop-down list. Select one of the following: FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAnalyzer, FortiWeb, or FortiSandbox.
Device Model
Select the device model on the drop-down list. The device models listed are dependent on the Device Type and Firmware Version field selections.
Firmware Version
Select the firmware version and major release on the drop-down list.
SN
Enter the device serial number. This value must match the device model selected.
Enable Interface Mode
Select to enable interface mode. If the FortiGate device does not support interface mode, this option is not available.
Hard Disk Installed
This option is available when the FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb device model has a hard disk.
Disk Log Quota (min. 100MB)
Enter a value for the disk log quota in MB. The minimum value is 100MB. The total available space in MB is listed to the right of the text field.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb.
When Allocated Disk Space is Full
Select to overwrite oldest logs or stop logging when the allocated disk space is full.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb.
Log Storage
Select either Standalone Logs or Log Array. When selecting Log Array, select the log array to associate with the device from the drop-down list or select create new to add a new log array entry.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb.
Device Permissions
Specify device permissions:
• Logs
• DLP Archive
• Quarantine
• IPS Packet Log
These options are available when Device Type is FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb.
Central FortiAP
Enable or disable central FortiAP management.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate.
Central Endpoint
Enable or disable central endpoint control. Select Specify and select the groups that you want the device to belong to.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate.
Add to Groups
Select to add the device to any predefined groups.
This option is available when Device Type is FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiWeb.
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 136: Device created successfully
7. System templates can be used to centrally manage certain device-level options from a central location. You can assign a system template using the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can select to configure all settings per-device inside Device Manager.
Figure 137: Templates phase
8. Select Next.
The Add Model Device wizard proceeds to the summary page.
Figure 138: 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.