psychickvm.blogg.se - Fortigate upgrade path

You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP server. Make sure the FortiGate unit can connect to the TFTP server.

This process takes a few minutes.īefore you begin, ensure you have a TFTP server running and accessible to the FortiGate unit.Ĭopy the new firmware image file to the root directory of the TFTP server. This process takes a few minutes.Ģ) Go to System > Firmware > Click on the "Browse" button to locate the firmware image file.ģ) Locate the file on your local computer and select the firmware image file.Ĥ) Click on "Backup config and upgrade" button to back up the configuration and start firmware upgrade.ĥ) The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, upgrades to the new firmware version, restarts, and displays the FortiGate login. The FortiGate unit uploads the firmware image file, upgrades to the new firmware version, restarts, and displays the FortiGate login. Never perform firmware upgrade over the Internet.ġ) Log into the web-based manager as the admin administrative user.Ģ) Go to System > Dashboard > Status and locate the System Information widget.ģ) Beside Firmware Version, select Update.Ĥ) In the next screen, click on "Browse" or "Upload Firmware" button.ĥ) Locate the file on your local computer and select the firmware image file.Ħ) Click on "Backup config and upgrade" button to backup the configuration and start firmware upgrade. Note: Always upgrade the firmware from a local copy. To upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager

Once downloaded, please review the special notices, upgrade information, product integration and support, resolved issue, known issues and limitations

It is important to read the release notes which are as well available from the Fortinet Customer Service & Support site ( ) at the same location from where you downloaded the firmware image. FortiGate administrators whose access profiles contain system configuration read and write privileges and the FortiGate admin user can change the FortiGate firmware.ĭownload the most recent firmware build from the Fortinet Technical Support web site at.