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Updating the system firmware

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Updating the system firmware

To take advantage of the latest features and fixes, the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient firmware can be updated.

Before you can download firmware updates for your Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient unit, you must first register your Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient unit with Customer Service & Support. For details, go to https://support.fortinet.com/ or contact Customer Service & Support.

To update the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient firmware:
  1. Download the firmware (the .out file) from the Customer Service & Support website, https://support.fortinet.com/.
  2. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
  3. In the System Information widget, in the Firmware Version field, click Upgrade Firmware. The Firmware Upload dialog box opens.
  4. Drag and drop the file onto the dialog box, or click Browse to locate the firmware package (.out file) that you downloaded from the Customer Service & Support portal and then click Open.
  5. Click OK. Your device will upload the firmware image and you will receive a confirmation message noting that the upgrade was successful.

    Optionally, you can upgrade firmware stored on an FTP or TFTP server using the following CLI command:

    execute restore image {ftp | tftp} <file path to server> <IP of server> <username on server> <password>

  6. Refresh the browser and log back into the device.

Updating the system firmware

To take advantage of the latest features and fixes, the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient firmware can be updated.

Before you can download firmware updates for your Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient unit, you must first register your Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient unit with Customer Service & Support. For details, go to https://support.fortinet.com/ or contact Customer Service & Support.

To update the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient firmware:
  1. Download the firmware (the .out file) from the Customer Service & Support website, https://support.fortinet.com/.
  2. Go to System Settings > Dashboard.
  3. In the System Information widget, in the Firmware Version field, click Upgrade Firmware. The Firmware Upload dialog box opens.
  4. Drag and drop the file onto the dialog box, or click Browse to locate the firmware package (.out file) that you downloaded from the Customer Service & Support portal and then click Open.
  5. Click OK. Your device will upload the firmware image and you will receive a confirmation message noting that the upgrade was successful.

    Optionally, you can upgrade firmware stored on an FTP or TFTP server using the following CLI command:

    execute restore image {ftp | tftp} <file path to server> <IP of server> <username on server> <password>

  6. Refresh the browser and log back into the device.