Technical Tip: Connecting to console port using MAC terminal

[JosephCordoba]

Description	This article describes how to use a Mac computer to connect directly to a FortiGate firewall. It will not be necessary any extra software.
Scope	FortiGate.
Solution	It is necessary to have a USB to serial-adapter. Connecting to the Console Port with Mac OS X. To connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built-in OS X Terminal utility, follow these steps: Step 1: Use the Finder to go to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. Step 2: Connect the OS X USB port to the router. Step 3: Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number: macbook: user$ cd /dev macbook: user$ ls -ltr /dev/*usb* crw-rw-rw- 1 root wheel 9, 66 Apr 1 16:46 tty.usbmodem1a21 DT-macbook: dev user$ Step 4: Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed: macbook: user$ screen /dev/tty.usbmodem1a21 9600 To Disconnect the OS X USB Console from the Terminal Window: Enter Ctrl+A followed by Ctrl+\.