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Adding FortiGates to device groups

Adding FortiGates to device groups

Add each FortiGate to FortiManager by using the Add Device wizard and Discover mode. When you add FortiGates to FortiManager, you can name each device and add it to a device group. Name and add devices to the device groups as follows:

FortiGate

Device Group

dc1_fgt Hubs
dc2_fgt Hubs
branch1_fgt Spokes
branch1_fgt Spokes
To add FortiGate devices by using the Discover mode on FortiManager:
  1. Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
  2. In the toolbar, click Add Device. The Add Device wizard opens.
  3. Select Discover.
  4. Enter the following information, and click Next. IP address, user name, and password for the first device, and click Next.
    1. In the IP address box, type the IP address for the device.
    2. In the User Name box, type the user name for the FortiGate.
    3. In the Password box, type the password for the FortiGate.

    The device is discovered, and you can specify additional details.

  5. Complete the following options, and click Next.
    1. In the Name box, type a name for the device.
    2. In the Add to Groups box, select Specify and select the device group.
  6. When prompted whether to import policies and objects, you can click Import Later.

    The device is added to FortiManager and displays in the device group.

  7. Repeat this procedure to add all devices to FortiManager and a device group.

Adding FortiGates to device groups

Add each FortiGate to FortiManager by using the Add Device wizard and Discover mode. When you add FortiGates to FortiManager, you can name each device and add it to a device group. Name and add devices to the device groups as follows:

FortiGate

Device Group

dc1_fgt Hubs
dc2_fgt Hubs
branch1_fgt Spokes
branch1_fgt Spokes
To add FortiGate devices by using the Discover mode on FortiManager:
  1. Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
  2. In the toolbar, click Add Device. The Add Device wizard opens.
  3. Select Discover.
  4. Enter the following information, and click Next. IP address, user name, and password for the first device, and click Next.
    1. In the IP address box, type the IP address for the device.
    2. In the User Name box, type the user name for the FortiGate.
    3. In the Password box, type the password for the FortiGate.

    The device is discovered, and you can specify additional details.

  5. Complete the following options, and click Next.
    1. In the Name box, type a name for the device.
    2. In the Add to Groups box, select Specify and select the device group.
  6. When prompted whether to import policies and objects, you can click Import Later.

    The device is added to FortiManager and displays in the device group.

  7. Repeat this procedure to add all devices to FortiManager and a device group.