Before You Begin
Register your device to access FortiGuard updates, cloud management, firmware upgrades, technical support, and warranty coverage.
Support Portal: https://support.fortinet.com
FortiExplorer App
Rapidly provision, deploy, and monitor Security Fabric components, including FortiGate and FortiWiFi devices, from your mobile. Download for free.
Available on the App Store and Google Play.
Scan the QR Code or visit: https://links.fortinet.com/fortiexplorer/downloads
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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Included in the Box
- FortiGate Device
- 1x Ethernet Cable
- 1x DC Power Adapter
- 1x Power Cable
Setup Options
Unpack the box, power the device, and choose one of the following options:
1. FortiExplorer Setup
Step 1: Scan QR Code to Install the FortiExplorer app.
Step 2: Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device for BLE or connect your mobile USB cable into the device.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. GUI Setup
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable from Port 1 on the FortiGate to your Management Computer.
Step 2: Configure the management computer with IP address 192.168.1.x and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
Step 3: Access the GUI via a web browser at https://192.168.1.99.
3. CLI Setup
Step 1: Connect a USB Console Cable (available for purchase) to the Console Port on the FortiGate.
Step 2: Connect the other end of the USB Console Cable to your Management Computer.
Serial Connection Settings:
- Speed (default): 9600
- Data bits: 8
- Stop bits: 1
- Parity: None
- Flow Control: None
For a detailed CLI guide, visit docs.fortinet.com.
4. FortiGate Cloud Setup
Step 1: Connect an Ethernet Cable from the WAN port on the FortiGate to your network/internet connection.
Step 2: Connect to the Internet.
Browse to forticloud.com and follow the on-screen instructions.
Front Panel Description (FG-90G)
1. BLE LED: Indicates Bluetooth status. States: Flashing Blue (Discovery mode), Blue (BLE connected), Off (BLE off).
2. RESET Button: Used for resetting the device and BLE management.
3. HA Status: Indicates High Availability status. States: Green (Operating in an HA cluster), Amber (HA failover), Off (Not in an HA cluster).
4. Ports:
- CONSOLE (RJ45): For CLI management connection (default IP: 192.168.1.99).
- USB (USB A): USB 3.0 server port.
5. SFP+ Ports (x2): Shared with WAN ports. LED indicators: Green (Connected at 10Gbps), Flashing Green (Data activity), Off (No link established).
6. WAN Ports (x2): Shared with SFP+ ports.
- LINK/ACT (Left LED): Green (Connected), Flashing Green (Data Activity), Off (No activity).
- SPEED (Right LED): Green (10Gbps), Amber (5/2.5/1Gbps), Off (100Mbps or off).
7. Ports 1 to 6 and FortiLink Ports A & B:
- LINK/ACT (Left LED): Green (Connected), Flashing Green (Data Activity), Off (No activity).
- SPEED (Right LED): Green (1Gbps), Amber (100Mbps), Off (10Mbps or off).
Rear Panel Description (FG-90G)
1. Power Input: 12VDC 3A, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. (Optional redundant power adapter and cable available for purchase).
Cautions, Warnings, and Regulatory Information
Environmental Specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C.
Rack Mount Instructions Summary
When installing in a rack, consider elevated ambient temperatures, reduced airflow, mechanical loading, circuit overloading, and ensure reliable earthing. Refer to the specific Product Model Data Sheet for detailed environmental specifications.
Safety Precautions
- Battery: Risk of explosion if replaced with an incorrect type. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
- Electrical: CAUTION: Shock Hazard. Disconnect all power sources before servicing.
- This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed external power supply adapter (12 Vdc, 3 A, marked LPS or Class 2).
- Grounding: Ensure proper grounding for equipment connected from outside the building, using surge protectors. Use an ESD workstation or anti-static wrist strap. A separate protective earthing terminal is provided on the back panel.
Regulatory Notices
This product complies with various regulatory standards, including:
- FCC (USA): Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This is a Class B digital device. Equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
- Industry Canada (ICES/ISED): Complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS standards.
- European Conformity (CE): This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. It operates within the 2402-2480MHz frequency range with power less than 20dBm. Minimum distance of 20cm between radiator and body is required.
- UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA): Complies with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Operates within 2402-2480MHz (<20dBm) with a 20cm distance requirement.
- Other Regions: Declarations of conformity are also provided in multiple languages for Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Spain, Greece, France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungary, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden.
The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available at: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU (for EU) and https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK (for UK).
VCCI (Japan), PSE (Japan), BSMI (Taiwan), NCC (Taiwan): Compliance statements and information for these regions are also included in the original documentation.
