Fortiexplorer

Using FortiExplorer Go and FortiExplorer FortiExplorer Go FortiExplorer Go is a free mobile application that provisions and deploys BLE capable FortiGates with the BLE Autodiscovery feature. You can also use FortiExplorer Go to remotely manage FortiGates registered to your FortiCare account and deployed in FortiGate Cloud. FortiExplorer Go is available on both iOS and Android devices. For more information, refer to the FortiExplorer Go User Guide for your respective device OS. FortiExplorer management FortiExplorer for iOS is a user-friendly application that helps you to rapidly provision, deploy, and monitor Security Fabric components from your iOS device. FortiExplorer for iOS requires iOS 10.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. It is supported by FortiOS 5.6 and later, and is available on the App Store for iOS devices. Up to six members can use this app with 'Family Sharing' enabled in the App Store. Firmware upload requires a valid firmware license. Users can download firmware for models with a valid support contract.

Skip to content FortiExplorer App: Easily manage FortiGate from your mobile device admin2025-03-18T00:00:00+11:00 FortiExplorer App: Easily manage FortiGate from your mobile device Online - Info-Byte - December 13th, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AEDT Join Wavelink and discover how the FortiExplorer Mobile App offers easy and convenient management of FortiGate from your mobile device on the go. FortiExplorer is a simple-to-use Fortinet device management application, empowering you to rapidly provision, deploy, and monitor Fortinet Security Fabric components, including FortiGate and FortiWiFi devices, from your mobile device.Event agenda:What is FortiExplorer?Why use FortiExplorer?FortiExplorer supported devices.FortiExplorer demo.Where to find further details.Q&A.Register now.You’ll hear from:Kieran O’Brien – Fortinet partner enablement lead, Wavelink Kieran is Wavelink’s Fortinet enablement lead with more than five years of experience in the IT industry and technical sales. He is Ekahau-certified and is building his Wi-Fi expertise while developing his specialty in the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market and secure brand solution. Related Events Share This Information Current Promotions Page load link Go to Top

FortiExplorer is a powerful setup wizard that facilitates the easy installation and configuration of various Fortinet devices, including FortiGate, FortiWiFi, and FortiSwitch. With a user-friendly interface, it guides users through essential configuration steps, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Its additional features, like direct access via USB and firmware monitoring, enhance convenience for networking professionals. Features of FortiExplorer - User-Friendly Setup Wizard: The FortiExplorer wizard offers a straightforward and easy-to-follow approach to configuring Fortinet devices. Users can navigate through essential setup tasks with clear instructions, making the onboarding process less daunting and more efficient. - Comprehensive Configuration Options: Basic configurations, including setting admin passwords and WAN/LAN settings, are thoroughly covered by FortiExplorer. This ensures that users can establish critical network parameters quickly, directly from the initial setup interface. - Direct Device Access: FortiExplorer enables users to access both GUI and CLI of devices directly via USB. This feature allows for hands-on management and troubleshooting, making it easier for network administrators to resolve issues quickly. - Firmware Monitoring Capabilities: The tool provides firmware monitoring to help ensure that your Fortinet devices are always running the latest software versions. This feature enhances security and performance, providing peace of mind to users overseeing their network infrastructure. Release Date of FortiExplorer 2011-12-19

Connecting to the CLI You can connect to the CLI using a direct console connection, SSH, the FortiExplorer app, or the CLI console in the GUI. You can access the CLI outside of the GUI in three ways: Console connection: Connect your computer directly to the console port of your FortiGate. SSH access: Connect your computer through any network interface attached to one of the network ports on your FortiGate. FortiExplorer: Connect your device to the FortiExplorer app on your device to configure, manage, and monitor your FortiGate. See Using FortiExplorer Go and FortiExplorer for details. To open a CLI console, click the _> icon in the top right corner of the GUI. The console opens on top of the GUI. It can be minimized and multiple consoles can be opened. On many GUI pages, the CLI console can be opened with that pages specific commands already shown by clicking Edit in CLI in the right-side gutter. To edit policies and objects directly in the CLI, right-click on the element and select Edit in CLI. Console connection A direct console connection to the CLI is created by directly connecting your management computer or console to the FortiGate using its DB-9 or RJ-45 console port. Direct console access to the FortiGate may be required if: You are installing the FortiGate for the first time and it is not configured to connect to your network. You are restoring the firmware using a boot interrupt. Network access to the CLI will not be