FortiGate 120G Series QuickStart Guide

Before You Begin

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This guide covers: FG-120G and FG-121G.

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The Essentials

Default Logins

Management IP: 192.168.1.99

Username: admin

Password: Leave blank

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Package Contents

• FortiGate Device
• QuickStart Guide
• 2x Power Cables
• 1x Ethernet Cable
• 4x Rubber Feet
• 8x Bracket Screws
• 2x Mounting Brackets

Setup

Unpack the box, power the device, and choose one of the following setup options:

FortiExplorer

1. Download FortiExplorer for your OS.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device for BLE or connect your mobile USB cable into the device.

GUI

1. Connect the Management Computer to Port 1 using an Ethernet Cable.
2. Configure the management computer with IP 192.168.1.x and subnet 255.255.255.0.
3. Access the GUI via https://192.168.1.99 (Username: admin, Password: leave blank).

CLI

1. Connect the Management Computer to the Console Port using a USB Console Cable (available for purchase).
2. Configure your terminal emulator with the following settings: Speed (default): 9600, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None.

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

Installation

Rack Mount Installation:

Caution: To avoid personal injury or damage to the device, it is recommended that two or more people mount the device on a rack. Note: The recommended clearance is 1.5 inches above and below the device.

Desktop Installation:

Place the device on a flat, clean, and stable surface with 1.5 inches of clearance.

SFP Modules

Insertion: Insert the SFP module into the Cage Socket until it locks. Ensure the Tx (transmit) and Rx (receive) ports are correctly aligned.

Removal: Press the lock mechanism on the SFP module and gently pull the SFP out of the Cage Socket.

FG-120G Series Front Panel

The front panel features various ports and status indicators:

• 1. BLE/RESET Button: Press to enable BLE; press and hold for system reset.
  • LED Status: Blue (BLE connected), Flashing Blue (BLE in discovery), Off (BLE not connected).
• 2. STATUS LED: Green (Operating normally), Flashing Green (Booting up), Red (Major alarm detected), Off (Device is off).
• 2. ALARM LED: Red (Major alarm detected), Amber (Minor alarm detected), Off (No alarm).
• 2. HA LED: Green (Operating in an HA cluster), Red (HA failure), Off (HA disabled).
• 2. POWER LED: Green (Two PSUs are active), Red (One PSU is active), Off (Power is off).
• 3. USB (USB A): USB 3.0 server port.
• 4. Console (RJ45): For CLI management.
• 5. HA (RJ45):
  • LINK/ACT (Left LED): Green (Link established), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).
  • SPEED (Right LED): Green (1 Gbps), Amber (100 Mbps), Off (10 Mbps or not in use).
• 5. MGMT (RJ45):
  • LINK/ACT (Left LED): Green (Link established), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).
  • SPEED (Right LED): Green (1 Gbps), Amber (100 Mbps), Off (10 Mbps or not in use).
• 6. Ports 1 to 16 (RJ45):
  • LINK/ACT (Left LED): Green (Link established), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).
  • SPEED (Right LED): Green (1 Gbps), Amber (100 Mbps), Off (10 Mbps or not in use).
• 7. FortiLink Ports X1 to X4 (SFP+): Green (Link established at 10/1 Gbps), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).
• 8. Ports 17 to 24 (SFP): Green (Link established at 1 Gbps), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).

FG-120G Series Rear Panel

The rear panel contains the power supply units:

• 1. Redundant Power Supplies (PSU1, PSU2): Support 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Max input.

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental Specifications:

• Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C.

Rack Mount Instructions:

Caution: To avoid personal injury or damage to the device, it is recommended that two or more people mount the device on a rack. Note: The recommended clearance is 1.5 inches above and below the device.

Desktop Installation:

Place the device on a flat, clean, and stable surface with 1.5 inches of clearance.

SFP Modules

Insertion: Insert the SFP module into the Cage Socket until it locks. Ensure the Tx (transmit) and Rx (receive) ports are correctly aligned.

Removal: Press the lock mechanism on the SFP module and gently pull the SFP out of the Cage Socket.

Safety

Battery: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.

Shock Hazard: Disconnect all power sources before servicing.

Grounding: To prevent damage to your equipment, connections entering from outside the building should pass through a lightning/surge protector and be properly grounded. Use an electrostatic discharge (ESD) workstation and/or wear an anti-static wrist strap while working. This product has a separate protective earthing terminal on the back panel, in addition to the grounding terminal of the attachment plug. This separate terminal must be permanently connected to earth with a green with yellow stripe conductor (minimum size #20 AWG) and the connection must be installed by qualified service personnel.

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device in a commercial environment. Operation in a residential area may cause harmful interference. WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment; maintain a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada: CAN ICES-003 (A) / NMB-003 (A). This digital apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emissions.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada: This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with ISED's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment; maintain a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This radio transmitter (IC: 7280B-111T17A) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each type. Antenna types not included in this list, or having a gain greater than the maximum indicated, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with ISED multi-transmitter product procedures.

European Conformity (CE) – EU: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, requiring the user to take adequate measures. The product transmits within the frequency ranges 2402-2480MHz with less than 20dBm power. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. A simplified EU Declaration of Conformity is provided, with statements in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and others. Full Declaration of Conformity link: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU

UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom: The product transmits within the frequency ranges 2402-2480MHz with less than 20dBm power. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Full Declaration of Conformity link: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) – Japan: Mentioned.

Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material (PSE) – Japan: Mentioned.

Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) – Taiwan: Information on restricted substances (BSMI RoHS table) is available at: https://www.fortinet.com/bsmi

National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) – Taiwan: Mentioned.

Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL) – Brazil: Este equipamento no tem direito proteo contra interferncia prejudicial e no pode causar interferncia em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Visit: www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br/