The FortiGate 30D is a workhorse for small branch offices and home labs. But whether you’ve inherited a used unit, forgotten the admin password, or simply want to wipe a messy configuration to start fresh, performing a factory reset is the ultimate troubleshooting step.
Connect your console cable and open your terminal (9600 baud rate). fortigate 30d factory reset full
config system global
set admin-maintainer disable
end
execute factoryreset
BIOS> prompt, type:Requirements:
Power on the device. You will see boot messages in the terminal. How to Perform a Full Factory Reset on
By following the steps above, you can ensure your device is ready for a fresh configuration. Happy networking At BIOS> prompt, type:
y when prompted. Device will reboot to defaults.