Step 5: Complete product registration, licensing, and upgrades

Your new FortiDDoS-F appliance comes with a factory image of the operating system (firmware). However, if a new version has been released since factory imaging, you might want to install the newer firmware before continuing the system configuration.

Before you begin:

• Register—Registration is required to log into the Fortinet Technical Support site and download firmware upgrade files. For details, go to http://kb.fortinet.com/kb/documentLink.do?externalID=12071.
• Check the installed firmware version—Go to Dashboard.
• Check for upgrades—Major releases include new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Patch releases can include enhancements and bug fixes. Download the release notes at http://docs.fortinet.com/fortiddos/. Download firmware upgrades at https://support.fortinet.com/.

To upgrade the firmware:

• Go to System > Firmware.
  For details, refer to Updating firmware.