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Reload firmware images


Firmware images are available at: https://support.fortinet.com with Internet Explorer

More information is available in the document 'Installation and configuration guide' available on the same server, in directory v2.50/v2.50_doc or v2.80/v2.80_doc Section : Install a firmware image from a system reboot using the CLI

FGT Reload Image
  • Power off the FGT unit and use the following :
    • Terminal client (windows hyperterminal, linux minicom...)
      • Speed 9600 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop for all FGT , except FGT 300: 115000-8-n-1
      • Speed 115000 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop for all FMG
      • ASCII setup : Append line feeds to incoming lines
      • Log messages to file
    • Null modem serial cable (provided with the Fortigate)
    • Provide a fixed IP address to your PC eg: 192.168.1.168
    • tftp server running on a PC
    • SolarWinds TFTP server
      Note 1 : Select transmit and receice files in configure security parameters.
      Note 2 : Disable PC firewall
    • Cross-over network cable to connect directly the Fortigate to the PC running the TFTP server
  • Connect your PC LAN interface using an eth cross cable to :
    • "Interface Internal", On models 50, 50A, 100, 200, 300, 500, 800, 800F
    • "Interface Internal 4 ", On models 100A,200A, 300,
    • "LAN Interface port1", On models 300A, 400, 400A, 500A, 1000 and higher
    • "LAN2", On Fortilog 800
  • Power on the Fortigate Unit
  • Press any key at when "Press any key to display configuration menu..." message will be displayed
  • Enter the IP addresses
    • Enter tftp server address [192.168.1.168]: 192.168.1.168
    • Enter local address [192.168.1.188]: 192.168.1.188
    • Enter File Name [image.out]: image name.out
  • Traffic should be displayed the TFTP server ( ensure image is located in the appropriate folder)

Sample OUTPUT

Fortilog 100 / Fortilog 400 reload image
  • Upload a new firmware image to the FortiLog unit via a TFTP server.
  • To use the following procedure you must have a TFTP server that the FortiLog unit can connect to. The TFTP server IP address must be 192.168.1.168
  • To upload the firmware image to the FortiLog unit
    • 1. Make sure the TFTP server is running.
    • 2. Copy the firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server. Ensure the file name is image.out.
    • 3. Start the FortiLog unit.
    • As the FortiLog unit starts, the following message appears on the LCD pannel:
    • Press any key to begin download.....
    • Immediately press a button on the FortiLog unit to begin the automatic download.
    • The FortiLog unit connects to the TFTP server and begins downloading the firmware image. Once downloaded, the FortiLog will load the firmware and proceed with the system startup.
REPORT
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