Fortinet FortiGate 50A

Getting started Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)
FortiGate-50A Installation and Configuration Guide 21
To connect to the CLI
1 Connect the null modem cable to the communications port of your computer and to
the FortiGate Console port.
2 Make sure that the FortiGate unit is powered on.
3 Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection, and select OK.
4 Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on the
computer to which you have connected the null modem cable and select OK.
5 Select the following port settings and select OK.
6 Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.
The following prompt is displayed:
FortiGate-50A login:
7 Type admin and press Enter twice.
The following prompt is displayed:
Type ? for a list of commands.
For information about how to use the CLI, see the FortiGate CLI Reference Guide.
Note: The following procedure describes how to connect to the CLI using Windows
HyperTerminal software. You can use any terminal emulation program.
Bits per second 9600
Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None