Prevents sudden disconnections during firmware updates or debugging.
: After the first install, the device may appear as "USB Serial Converter." You may need to repeat the "Update Driver" process for the newly appeared "USB Serial Port" to assign it a COM port. 3. Connection Settings
devices (such as FortiGate, FortiSwitch, or FortiAP) that use a USB-to-serial console connection, there is no official "exclusive" Fortinet driver for the FT232R USB UART ft232r usb uart driver fortinet exclusive
devices, yet its "exclusive" nature is more about functional necessity than a proprietary software lock
: Download the driver package matching your OS version (e.g., 10.15 and later) from the same page. : Drivers are typically built into the kernel (e.g., module), so no separate download is usually needed. Installation & Connection Steps Launch PuTTY, SecureCRT, or Tera Term
Follow the setup wizard to pre-install the drivers before plugging in the console cable.
Launch PuTTY, SecureCRT, or Tera Term. Configure Serial Settings: Serial Line: COM[X] (Your noted port) Speed (Baud Rate): 9600 (Standard for most FortiGates) Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Flow Control: None This cable is white
: Visit the FTDI VCP Drivers page and download the Setup Executable for your operating system (Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux). Verify COM Port :
If Windows does not automatically install the driver for your Fortinet cable, follow these steps to install it manually. 1. Download Official FTDI Drivers (Recommended)
: Performing low-level maintenance through the console port. How to Install the Driver for Fortinet Cables
Many FortiGate units are shipped with a compact USB‑to‑RJ45 console cable. This cable is white, carries the Fortinet logo, and is included in the box with many models. Inside the USB plug is an FT232R chip or a variant of it.