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FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide 01-28006-0024-20041026 39
In standalone mode, the modem interface is the connection from the FortiGate unit to
the Internet.
When connecting to the ISP, in either configuration, the FortiGate unit modem can
automatically dial up to three dialup accounts until the modem connects to an ISP.
The modem interface connected to the FortiGate USB interface. You must connect an
external modem to the USB interface.
Next steps
You can use the following information to configure FortiGate system time, to register
the FortiGate unit, and to configure antivirus and attack definition updates.
Refer to the FortiGate Administration Guide for complete information on configuring,
monitoring, and maintaining the FortiGate unit.
To set the date and time
For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the
FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network
Time Protocol (NTP) server.
1 Go to System > Config > Time.
2 Select Refresh to display the current FortiGate system date and time.
3 Select a Time Zone from the list.
4 Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.
5 Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.
6 Set the hour, minute, second, month, day, and year as required.
7 Select Apply.
To use NTP to set the FortiGate date and time
1 Go to System > Config > Time.
2 Select Synchronize with NTP Server to configure the FortiGate unit to use NTP to
automatically set the system time and date.
3 Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server that the FortiGate unit can
use to set its time and date.
4 Specify how often the FortiGate unit should synchronize its time with the NTP server.
5 Select Apply.
To register the FortiGate unit
After purchasing and installing a new FortiGate unit, you can register the unit by going
to the System Update Support page, or using a web browser to connect to
http://support.fortinet.com and selecting Product Registration.