Learn how to factory reset your FortiGate firewall using CLI and pin hole methods, and how to rescue FortiOS using TFTP. This comprehensive guide covers all.. A FortiGate Device can be reset to Factory defaults by using the CLI interface. This reset will remove all configurations. It will be out of the box condition. Direct access to FortiGate will be needed to access it.
A small button is available to perform the factory reset; Press this RESET button and hold it for few 15-20 seconds; Step 3. Device reboots and set itself to factory default settings We are done with the Factory Reset process; How to Reset FortiGate Firewall from Console/CLI? Device Scope. This feature is available in all FortiGate firewalls.. Resetting to factory defaults. At any time during the configuration process, if you run into problems, you can reset the FortiGate-7000F to factory defaults and start over. From the primary FIM CLI enter: config global. execute factoryreset