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You can access the FortiGate command line interface (CLI) by connecting a 
management computer serial port to the FortiGate serial console connector. You 
can also use Telnet or a secure SSH connection to connect to the CLI from any 
network that is connected to the FortiGate unit, including the Internet.

The CLI supports the same configuration and monitoring functionality as the 
web-based manager. In addition, you can use the CLI for advanced configuration 
options that are not available from the web-based manager. This guide contains 
information about basic and advanced CLI commands. For a more complete 
description about connecting to and using the FortiGate CLI, see the 

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As an alternative to the web-based manager, you can install and configure the 
FortiGate unit using the CLI. Configuration changes made with the CLI are 
effective immediately, without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.

To connect to the FortiGate CLI you require:

• a computer with an available communications port
• the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable or null-modem cable included in your FortiGate 

package.

• terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal for Microsoft Windows.

Connect the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable or null-modem cable to the 
communications port of your computer and to the FortiGate Console port.

Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection and select OK.

Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your 
computer and select OK.

Select the following port settings and select OK.

Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.
The login prompt appears.

Type admin and press Enter twice.
The following prompt is displayed:
Welcome!
Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see 
the 

Note: The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal software. You can 
apply these steps to any terminal emulation program.

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