FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: FORTINET

Table of Contents

FG-90G Forti Gate
The Essentials
Setup
Cautions and Warnings
Safety
Regulatory Notices
References
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QuickStart Guide
FortiGate 90G Series
FG-90G, FG-91G

FG-90G Forti Gate

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This guide covers: FG-90G, FG-91G
January 25, 2024
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The Essentials

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Password:(leave blank)

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Contents
FortiGate 90G Series
FG-90G, FG-91G

Setup

Unpack the box, power the device and choose one of the following options:
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FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Setup https://links.fortinet.com/fortiexplorer/downloads

Note: Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device for BLE or connect your mobile USB cable into the device FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Setup
1

Note: Configure the management computer with IP 192.168.1.x and subnet 255.255.255.0 FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Setup 2

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

FortiGate Cloud FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Setup
3

Note: Browse to https://forticloud.com and follow the on-screen instructions

Front FG-90G

FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Setup 4

BLE LED
Flashing Blue: Discovery mode
Blue: BLE connected
Off: BLE off
RESET Reset and BLE management button
HA
Green: Operating in an HA cluster
Amber: HA failover
Off: Not in an HA cluster
POWER
Green: Both PSUs functioning
Amber: One PSU functioning
Off: Power is off
STATUS
Flashing Green: Booting up
Green: Operating normally
Off: Device is off
USB (USB A) USB 3.0 server port
CONSOLE (RJ45) CLI management connection, default IP 192.168.1.99
SFP+ Ports (x2) shared with WAN ports
Green: Connected at 10Gbps
Flashing Green: Data activity
Off: No link established
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
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 FG-90G

FORTINET FG-90G Forti Gate - Rear

Power Input 12VDC 3A, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz (optional redundant power adapter and cable available for purchase)

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Rack Mount Instructions – The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with the installation instructions:
Instructions de montage en rack – Les instructions de montage en rack suivantes ou similaires sont incluses avec les instructions d’installation:
Elevated Operating Ambient – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading – Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading – Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude)

Safety

Battery – Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. IMPORTANT: Switzerland: Annex 4.10 of SR814.013 applies to batteries.
CAUTION: Shock Hazard. Disconnect all power sources.
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked LPS or Class 2 and rated 12 Vdc, 3 A.
Grounding — To prevent damage to your equipment, connections that enter from outside the building should pass through a lightning / surge protector, and be prgrounded. Use an electrostatic discharge workstation (ESD) and/or wear an anti-static wrist strap while you work. In addition to the grounding terminal of the plug, oback panel, there is another, separate terminal for earthing.
This product has a separate protective earthing terminal provided on the back of the product in addition to the grounding terminal of the attachment plug. This separate protective earthing terminal must be permanently connected to earth with a green with yellow stripe conductor minimum size #12AWG and the connection is to be installed by a qualified service personnel.

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) – USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES) – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This radio transmitter (IC:7280B-111T17) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.

Antenna	Manufacturer	Model	Antenna Type	Connector	Antenna Peak Gain
1	JOYMAX	IHF-2120MPX9-W018	Monopole	I-PEX MHF1	1.53 dBi for 2.4GHz(BT)

European Conformity (CE) – EU
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below: 2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
This declaration is only valid for Fortinet products (including combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided by Fortinet or Fortinet’s authorized partners to the end-customer directly for use within the EU or countries that have implemented the EU Directives and/or spectrum regulation. Any Fortinet products not obtained directly from Fortinet or Fortinets authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances for such products.
This product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Note: The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) – Japan
Product Safety Electrical Appliance & Material (PSE) – Japan
Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) – Taiwan
https://www.fortinet.com/bsmi
National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) – Taiwan
UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom
The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below: 2402-2480MHz less than 20dBm
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This product is in compliance with Statutory Instrument 1206 Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below: https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/UK