Generate and Download Keys

This step updates the product records in FortiCare with the required information for each appliance in order to generate the appropriate key files.

Collect FortiNAC-OS Appliance Information

1. Login to the FortiNAC-OS CLI using the following:

   User name = admin

   Password = <no password>

2. Record UUID and MAC. Type
   get hardware status
   Example:

   # get hardware status

   Model Name: FNCESX

   UUID: 564d3218-44b4-c46c-d8d5-f1e3bf7364f6

   MAC: 00:0C:29:73:64:F6

   CPU: Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2620 0 @ 2.00GHz

3. After recording the information, logout of CLI. Type
   exit

Generate Key for FortiNAC-OS Appliance

1. Log into the Customer Portal at https://support.fortinet.com/

2. Under products, click the serial number for the managing appliance.

3. Edit the record by clicking the pencil icon.

   

4. Enter the following:

   • Description (if modification is required)

   • MAC Address

   • UUID (Virtual appliances only)

     Note: Once MAC Address and/or UUID is entered and saved, it cannot be changed online. If assistance is needed with registering devices or changing these entries, contact Fortinet Customer Service.

     

5. Click Save.

   The summary page has updated with the link to “Get The License File”

   Important: Select the FortiNAC License File.

   

6. The .lic filename will reflect the appliance serial number.

7. Once the file is downloaded, click Close.

8. Save the .lic file to the appliance folder.