FORTINET FG-50G-5G FortiGate Device User Guide

FORTINET FG-50G-5G FortiGate Device

Specifications

• Model: FortiGate 50G-5G Series
• Model Numbers: FG-50G-5G, FG-51G-5G
• Antenna Type : 5x SMA Antennas
• Power Input : 12V DC, 100-240V AC 50/60Hz adapter
• SIM Slots : Dual 5G Nano SIM Slots (SIM type is 4FF – Nano SIM)

Product Usage Instructions

Setup

FortiExplorer Go:

1. Enable Bluetooth on your iOS device.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

GUI Configuration:

Configure the management computer with dynamic IP https://192.168.1.99 or static IP 192.168.1.x and subnet 255.255.255.0.

CLI Configuration

Console Port:

• Use a USB Console Cable (available for purchase).
• Set speed (default): 9600, Data bits: 8, Stop bits: 1, Parity: None, Flow Control: None.

Antenna Installation

Attach the provided antennas to the SMA connections on the device.

FortiGate Cloud Connection

Visit https://forticloud.com to add your device using the CloudKey Sticker.

SIM Card Configuration

Dual 5G Nano SIM Slots support industrial and commercial cards.

Refer to the Admin guide for configuration at https://docs.fortinet.com.

FAQ

• Q: What are the default logins for the FortiGate 50G-5G  Series
  • A: Username : admin, Password: leave blank.
• Q: Where can I find detailed administration guides and reference materials?
  • A: Visit the Fortinet Documents Library at  https://docs.fortinet.com/.
• Q: How do I register for support resources like FortiGuard updates and firmware upgrades?
  • A: Register at https://support.fortinet.com

The Essentials

Default Logins

https ://192.168.1.99

Username: admin
Password: leave blank

Fortinet Documents Library

For a detailed administration guide, up-to-date hardware manuals and reference materials, visit https://docs.fortinet.com/

Support Resources

Register for FortiGuard updates, cloud management, firmware upgrades, technical support and warranty coverage at https://support.fortinet.com

FortiExplorer Go

Rapidly provision, deploy, and monitor Security Fabric components using a mobile device, https://links.fortinet.com/fg/FEXPGO

Package Contents

FortiGate 50G-5G Series
FG-50G-5G, FG-51G-5G

Setup

FortiExplorer Go

Enable Bluetooth on your iOS device.

GUI

Configure the management computer with dynamic IP https://192.168.1.99 or static IP 192.168.1.x and subnet 255.255.255.0

CLI

FortiGate Cloud

Visit https://forticloud.com to add your device using the CloudKey Sticker.

Dual 5G Nano SIM Slots

SIM type is 4FF – Nano-SIM. Industrial and commercial cards are supported.

Refer to the Admin guide for configuration at https://docs.fortinet.com

Antenna Installation

Attach the provided antennas to the SMA connections.

OVERVIEW

Front FG-50G-5G Series

1. Antenna Connector (5x SMA)

2. BLE / RESET Press to enable BLE; press and hold for system reset

   • Blue: BLE connected
   • Flashing Blue : BLE in discovery
   • Off: BLE off

3. Signed Firmware BIOS Security Level
   Controlled by Signed Firmware Switch, see Admin Guide at https://docs.fortinet.com

   • Green : Security Level 2 (default)
   • Amber: Security Level 1
   • Red : Security Level O

4. PWR
   Green: Power detected
   Off: Power not detected

   • STATUS

   • Green : Operating normally

   • Flashing Green : Booting up

   • Off : Device is off|

   • HA

   • Green : HA enabled (normal) |

   • Amber: HA enabled (failover)

   • Off: HA disabled

   • SVC 5G/4G/3G Link

   • Green : SVC connected

   • Off: SVC not connected

   • 5G
     

   • Green : 5G connected

   • Amber : 4G/3G connected

   • Off : Not connected

5. Ports

   • LINK/ACT
   • Green : Connected
   • Flashing Green: Data activity
   • Off : Not connected
   • SPEED
   • Green : 1 Gbps
   • Amber : 100 Mbps|
   • Off : 10 Mbps or not connected

6. BLE Antenna

Rear FG-50G-5G Series

1. Antenna Connector (5x SMA)
2. Power Input 12V DC, 100-240V AC 50/60Hz adapter
3. USB 3.0 Port
4. CONSOLE (RJ45) CLI management
5. Signed Firmware Switch
6. Ports (5x RJ45) WAN, A – FortiLink, 3, 2, 1

Cautions and Warnings

Environmental specifications

Ambient operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications /Operating Temperature and 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.

This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed pluggable A via Class I external power supply adapter by means of a power cord connected to a socket outlet with an earthing connection.

Grounding – To prevent damage to your equipment, connections that enter from outside the building should pass through a lightning / surge protector, and be properly grounded. 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, on the back 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 # 22AWG 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: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 the 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 user’s 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 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Note : The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below:

https://site.fortinet.com/ProductRegulatory/EU

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) – Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. 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 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This radio transmitter (Containing IC: 7280B-110T17) 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 its antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC mill-transmitter product procedures.

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.

CE: This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and 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 Fortinet’s authorized partners may not comply with EU Directives and Fortinet makes no assurances for such products.

Note : The full Declaration of Conformity for this product is available in the link below:  https://site.fortinat.com/ProductReguatory/EU

Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) – United Kingdom

The product transmits within the frequency ranges and less than or equal to the power listed below:

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

February 10, 2024

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