Low-end FortiGate models, including the 30D, feature a physical button (sometimes labelled BLE/RESET ). However, the timing for using this button is extremely specific.
Open a web browser and log into your FortiGate 30D web console.
Confirm the operation by typing . The unit will wipe itself and restart with default settings. Method 3: Using the Physical Reset Button fortigate 30d factory reset full
Navigate to https://192.168.1.99 in your web browser. Bypass any SSL certificate warnings. Log in using admin with a blank password field.
Whether you plan to deploy it in or Transparent mode . Low-end FortiGate models, including the 30D, feature a
: Continue holding the button for about 30 seconds after power-up, or until the Status LED begins to flash, then release. Method 2: CLI Command
Unplug the power cable from the FortiGate 30D, wait 5 seconds, and plug it back in. Watch the boot sequence output closely in your terminal window. 3. Log In as Maintainer Confirm the operation by typing
Type y and press Enter.
: If you need to keep basic system settings (like VDOMs or interface configs) but reset everything else, use execute factoryreset2 . 3. Bootloader "Maintainer" Method