Editing device information
Use the Edit Device page to edit information about a device. The information and options available on the Edit Device page depend on the device type, firmware version, and which features are enabled.
To edit information for a device or model device:
- Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
- In the tree menu, select the device group.
- In the content pane, select the device or model device and click Edit, or right-click on the device and select Edit. The Edit Device pane displays.
- Edit the device settings and click OK.
Name
The name of the device.
Description
Descriptive information about the device.
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the device.
Pre-Shared Key
Enter the model device’s pre-shared key. Select Show Pre-shared Key to see the key.
This option is only available when editing a model device that was added with a pre-shared key.
Automatically link to real device
Select to automatically authorize the device to be managed by FortiManager when the device is online.
This option is only available when editing a model device.
Serial Number
The serial number of the device.
For model devices added with a pre-shared key, this will show the device model.
Firmware Version
The firmware version.
Admin User
Enter the administrator user name.
Password
Enter the administrator user password.
Connected Interface
The connected interface, if the connection is up.
HA Mode
Displays whether the FortiGate unit is operating in standalone or high availability mode.
Geographic Coordinates
Identifies the latitude and longitude of the device location to support the interactive maps.
Click Show Map to open a map showing the location of the device based on the coordinates. Click and drag the map marker to adjust the device's location.
Company/Organization
Optionally, enter the company or organization information.
Country
Optionally, enter the country where the device is located.
Province/State
Optionally, enter the province or state.
City
Optionally, enter the city.
Contact
Optionally, enter the contact information.