Verify that the static IP and gateway IP addresses configured on the computer are correct. Verify the network cable is connected to the correct port on the FortiGate. If the MAC address does not show up, check the network cable and connector to ensure they are firmly attached to the unit. Once entering the firmware image name and pressing 'enter', the unit MAC address appears and the '#' symbols indicate the progress of the install. The installation may take a few minutes to complete. The unit installs the new firmware image and restarts. Save as Default firmware/Backup firmware/Run image without saving:?D. The console periodically displays a '#' (pound or hash symbol) to show the download progress.ġ1) When the download completes, the console displays a message similar as below, Press 'D'. The port is prompted in the console output as below:Ĭonnect TFTP server to Ethernet port 'MGMT' / other port.Ĩ) Type the IP address of the computer running the TFTP server and press 'Enter'.Įnter TFTP server address :ĩ) Type the IP address of the FortiGate port that is on the same subnet as the TFTP server and press 'Enter'.ġ0) Type the firmware image file name and press Enter. Terminal client communication parameters:ĩ600 baud (the FortiGate-300 uses 115,000 baud)ġ) Connect the computer to the FortiGate unit using the null modem cable.ģ) When the console displays 'Press any key to display configuration menu.' press the 'space' bar or any other key.Ĥ) When a list of choice with letter of alphabet comes up press 'F' to format the device.ĥ) Once Formatted the device will boot again.Ħ) Again a list of choice with letter of alphabets come up press 'G' to continue.ħ) Connect the computer running TFTP server to the FortiGate unit. Some console prompts in this procedure include a default value in square brackets, for example. TFTPD32 - Open Source TFTP server for windowsģCDaemon V2 - 3com's TFTP server for windows A TFTP server (see below the recommended software) A terminal client, such as a PC running HyperTerminal (Windows) A null modem, or RJ-45 to DB9 console cable, supplied with the FortiGate unit. Installing firmware from a local TFTP server under console control will reset the FortiGate unit to factory default settings.Ĭonsider backing up the configuration before starting the TFTP server firmware upgrade. This article describes how to download and install firmware from a local TFTP server.

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