FortiGate 200F Series QuickStart Guide

Before you begin

Register your device to access FortiGuard updates, cloud management, firmware upgrades, technical support and warranty coverage.

http://support.fortinet.com

The Essentials

Default Logins

• URL: https://192.168.1.99
• Username: admin
• Password: leave blank

Admin Guide

For a detailed Getting Started guide, setup and configuration information, refer to the Admin Guide on https://docs.fortinet.com/

Customer Service

For contracts, licensing, product registration and account management, contact FortiCare Support at https://www.fortinet.com/support/contact

Self-service Resources

Access our knowledge base, forums, videos and technical experts at https://www.fortinet.com/support/support-services/forticare-support

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Package Contents

FortiGate 200F Series (FG-200F and FG-201F)

• FortiGate Device
• QuickStart Guide
• 2x AC Power Cables
• 1x Ethernet Cable
• 1x Console Cable
• 2x Rack mount brackets
• 8x Rack mount screws
• 4x Rubber feet

Setup Options

Set up your Fortinet device locally or connect using forticloud.com

GUI Setup

1. Connect the MGMT1 port to your management computer via Ethernet Cable.
2. Access the device via a web browser at https://192.168.1.99.
3. Log in with username 'admin' and a blank password.

Note: For static IP configuration, use 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

CLI Setup

1. Connect the Console Port to your management computer using a USB Console Cable (available for purchase).
2. Configure your terminal emulator for the following settings: Speed (default): 9600, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None.
3. Log in with username 'admin' and a blank password.

Note: For a detailed CLI guide, visit docs.fortinet.com

FortiGate Cloud Key Setup

1. Go to forticloud.com and log in with your FortiCloud Credentials or Register.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, then click Add FortiGate.
3. Enter the FortiGate Cloud Key located on the sticker of your device.

Mounting Options

Desktop Mount

Place the device on a flat, clean and stable surface. Ensure at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) of clearance around the device.

Rack Mount

Use the provided rack mount brackets and screws. Ensure 1.5 inches (4 cm) of clearance above and below the device for proper ventilation.

Caution: To avoid personal injury or damage to the device, it is recommended that two or more people mount the device on a rack.

Front/Rear - FG 200F Series

1 LOGO: FortiGate indicator.

2 STATUS: Green: Device is on. Off: Device is off. Green: Operating normally; BLE is off. Flashing Green: Booting up; BLE is on.

ALARM: Red: Major alarm. Amber: Minor alarm. Off: No alarms.

HA: Green: Operating in an HA cluster. Red: HA failover. Off: HA disabled.

POWER: Green: The unit is on. Red: Unit is on; only one supply working. Off: The unit is off.

3 USB (USB A): USB 3.0 server port.

4 Console (RJ45): CLI command line interface.

5 HA (RJ45): 1GE High availability port.

MGMT (RJ45): 1GE Management port, IP 192.168.1.99.

6 Ports 1 to 16 (RJ45) GE network connections: Speed: Green: Connected at 1000Mbps. Amber: Connected at 100Mbps. Off: Connected at 10Mbps or not in use. Act/Link: Green: Connected. Flashing Green: Data activity. Off: No link established.

7 Ports X1 to X2 (SFP+) 10GE network connections: Speed: Green: Connected at 10G or 1Gbps. Act/Link: Green: Connected. Flashing Green: Data activity. Off: No link established.

8 Ports X3 to X4 (SFP+) FortiLink 10Gbps auto-discovery ports: Speed: Green: Connected at 10G or 1Gbps. Act/Link: Green: Connected. Flashing Green: Data activity. Off: No link established.

9 Ports 17 to 24 (SFP) GE network connections: Speed: Green: Connected at 1Gbps. Act/Link: Green: Connected. Flashing Green: Data activity. Off: No link established.

10 Redundant Power Supplies: 100 - 240V AC, 2-1.2A, 50/60Hz.

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental Specifications

Ambient Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C.

Rack Mount Instructions:

• Elevated Operating Ambient: Ensure proper air flow in rack assemblies.
• Reduced Air Flow: Do not compromise required air flow for safe operation.
• Mechanical Loading: Ensure even mechanical loading when mounting.
• Circuit Overloading: Consider connection to the supply circuit and potential overloading.
• Reliable Earthing: Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment.

Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for detailed Environmental Specifications.

Safety

Battery: Risk of explosion if replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Do not dispose of in fire.

Caution: Shock Hazard. Disconnect all power sources.

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA: Complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) no harmful interference, and (2) acceptance of any interference received.

Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada: Complies with Class A limits for radio noise emissions.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada: Complies with licence-exempt RSS standards. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) no interference, and (2) acceptance of any interference.

European Conformity (CE) - EU: Class A product. May cause radio interference in a domestic environment. Operates within 2402-2480MHz with less than 20dBm power. Minimum installation distance of 20cm from body.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) – Japan: Class A equipment. May cause radio interference in residential environments.

Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material (PSE) – Japan: Use provided power cord exclusively for this product.

Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) – Taiwan: Class A digital device. May cause radio interference in residential environments.

China: Class A product. May cause radio interference in residential environments.

Korea Certification (KC) - Korea: Class A equipment for business use. May cause radio interference. Do not use for life-critical services.