What are the factory default settings on a FortiGate?

Default settings and details for a new FortiGate device

What are the factory default settings on a FortiGate?
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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