Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a FortiGate Firewall in GNS3

If you’re looking to integrate a FortiGate firewall into your GNS3 setup for realistic network simulations, you’re in the right place! In this guide, I’ll take you through the steps to add the FortiGate 7.0.9 version to your GNS3 environment.

For this setup, I am using GNS3 version 2.2.38 and VMware Workstation version 16.2.4.

Required Files: Please download the following files:

1. FGT_VM64_KVM-v7.0.9.M-build0444-FORTINET.out.kvm
2. empty30G.qcow2
3. fortigate.gns3a

Click on below Button to download above images –

Steps to add – 

1. Click on New Template

2. Click on Next button

3. In the Firewall section, select FortiGate and then click the Next button.

4. Click on GNS3 VM button and then click on Next button

5. Select the QEMU binary as shown in the image below, then click the Next button.

6. Check if FortiGate version 7.0.9 is available in the list. If it is, select it and proceed to import the necessary files as outlined in the next steps.

If FortiGate version 7.0.9 is not listed, click on Create a New Version and follow the steps below.

7. Enter “FortiGate version 7.0.9” and click the 

OK button.

8. Here, verify the name and replace it with the name of your downloaded file, then click 

OK.

9. Now, your FortiGate device version should be visible in the list. The next step is to import the image file.

10. Click on the 

Import button and select the 

fortios.qcow2 image file from the directory where you have downloaded it.

11. Next, import the 

empty30G.qcow2 file from the directory where you have downloaded it.

12. Your device is now ready for installation. Click the 

Next button to proceed with the installation.

13. Yes, finally the device has been added to GNS3 and can now be found under the Security component.

That’s it! You’ve now integrated the FortiGate firewall in GNS3 and are ready to explore its full potential for your network simulations. Enjoy your hands-on experience!

Thanks You !!!!