FortiGate configuration
These steps ensure that the FortiGate unit will be able to receive updated antivirus and IPS updates and allow remote management through the FortiManager system. You can add a FortiGate unit whether it is running in either NAT mode or transparent mode. The FortiManager unit provides remote management of a FortiGate unit over TCP port 541.
If you have not already done so, register the FortiGate unit by visiting http://support.fortinet.com and select Product Registration. By registering your Fortinet unit, you will receive updates to threat detection and prevention databases (Antivirus, Intrusion Detection, etc.) and will also ensure your access to technical support.
You must enable the FortiGate management option so the FortiGate unit can accept management updates to firmware, antivirus signatures, and IPS signatures.
To configure the FortiGate unit - web-based manager
1. Log in to the FortiGate unit.
2. Go to System > Admin > Settings.
3. Enter the IP address for the FortiManager unit.
4. Select Send Request.
The FortiManager ID now appears in the Trusted FortiManager table.
As an additional security measure, you can also select Registration Password and enter a password to connect to the FortiManager.
To configure the FortiGate unit - CLI
config system central-mamagement
set fmg <ip_address>
end
To use the registration password enter:
execute central-mgmt register-device <fmg-serial-no><fmg-register-password><fgt-usrname><fgt-password>
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