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July 16, 2026
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FortiGate doesn't work in console mode

  • July 16, 2026
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Good evening everyone,

I’m having an issue with the FortiGate VM I imported into GNS3.

I can't manage it via the console interface; when I launch the console, it just hangs and nothing displays for several minutes.

I’ve tried versions 7.4.11, 7.4.12, and 7.6.6, but none of them are working.

I need some help!

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    sjoshi
    Staff
    Staff
    July 17, 2026

    Hi ​@Gbatoby Edouard Nina 

     

    Try to connect the console and poweroff and poweron the FGT VM.

    Do you see anything on the console?

    Thanks, Salon
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