What are the factory default settings on a FortiGate?
Default settings and details for a new FortiGate device
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In case it's informative or helpful, here's a summary of the factory default settings and config on a FortiGate unit as of FortiOS 7.6.x (which is all public knowledge):
- Default operation mode: NAT
- Management IP Address: 192.168.1.99/24
- Allowed services and connectivity protocols to the firewall itself:
- ICMP (ping)
- HTTPS
- SSH
- DHCP server (pre-enabled only on lower-end models) on port 1 or internal interface.
- Default login user: admin
For more information, check out these resources:
Connecting using a web browser | Administration Guide
Default administrator password | Administration Guide
