FORTINET V3.0 FortGate-3000/FortiGate-3600 equipment Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for the FortiGate‑3000 and FortiGate‑3600 devices, covering hardware setup, initial boot, and basic configuration. It includes version V3.0 details and reference numbers for the documentation.

The document also contains CLI command examples for enabling features, configuring TFTP firmware transfers, and performing system reboots. Sample commands such as "set ips-open enable" and "execute reboot" are provided to help administrators quickly bring the devices online.

What's inside

• Installation Overview
• CLI Configuration
• Boot Image Management
• TFTP Firmware Transfer
• Reboot Procedure
• System Status Commands

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I reboot a FortiGate device?

Enter the command "execute reboot" at the CLI to restart the device.

How can I set the TFTP server address for firmware transfer?

When prompted, type the address, for example "Enter TFTP Server Address: [192.168.1.168]".

Which CLI command enables IPS on the FortiGate?

Use the command "set ips-open enable" in the configuration mode.

What is the version of this installation guide?

The guide is version V3.0.