How to Perform a Full Factory Reset on a FortiGate 30D: A Step-by-Step Guide
Configure your computer's network interface card (NIC) with a static IP address in the 192.168.1.x subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.100 , subnet mask 255.255.255.0 ).
The serial number must use uppercase letters (e.g., if your serial number is FGT30D1234567890 , your password will be bcpbFGT30D1234567890 ). Step 5: Execute the Reset fortigate 30d factory reset full
The letters in the serial number must be completely capitalized (e.g., bcpbFGT30DXXXXXXXXXX ). Step 4: Run the Factory Reset
Navigate to the (on older FortiOS versions, look for the Status page). Find the System Information widget. How to Perform a Full Factory Reset on
What is running on your FortiGate 30D?
Once you successfully bypass authentication, you will be placed into a temporary, restricted configuration terminal. Immediately issue the factory reset command before the maintenance session times out: Step 4: Run the Factory Reset Navigate to
Keep holding the reset button down for while the status LEDs flash.
If you can log into the device via Console, SSH, or the Web UI "CLI Console": How to reset Fortigate 30D to factory default
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