Open a web browser and log into your FortiGate 30D web console.
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Confirm the operation by typing . The unit will wipe itself and restart with default settings. Method 3: Using the Physical Reset Button
Following the reset, the default login username is admin with no password (leave the password field blank).
config system global set admin-maintainer disable end execute factoryreset fortigate 30d factory reset full
: Find the small RESET pinhole on the device's chassis. Power Cycle Method : Power off the unit.
The firewall will immediately begin wiping the configuration and will automatically reboot. The reboot process typically takes 2 to 3 minutes. Method 2: Reset via the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A convenient method for those who have graphical access to the firewall.
The FortiGate 30D is a workhorse, but it requires a specific procedure to reset correctly. Open a web browser and log into your
Locate the or System Configuration line item.
After factory reset, the management IP should be 192.168.1.99 . Ensure your computer's network adapter is configured with an IP in the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.100 ). Also verify that no other device on your test network is using 192.168.1.99 .
After a hardware reset or CLI reset, you can immediately access the web interface at https://192.168.1.99 using the default credentials (admin with blank password) to begin reconfiguration.
The system will ask for confirmation: "Do you want to continue? (y/n)". Type y and press Enter. The unit will reboot automatically with default settings. Method 3: The "Maintainer" Password Reset Method 3: Using the Physical Reset Button Following
Open PuTTY or your terminal application and set the following:
(unplug, wait 10 seconds, plug back in).
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