Device Manager – FortiManager 5.2

Refreshing a device
Refreshing a device refreshes the connection between the selected devices and the FortiManager system. This operation updates the device status and the FortiGate HA cluster member information.
To refresh a device:
1. In the content pane, right-click on the device.
2. Select Refresh from the pop-up menu. The Update Device dialog box will open to show the refresh progress.
3. You can also select Refresh on the Connection Summary widget by selecting [Refresh] in the Connectivity field.
Connection summary widget

Install policy package and device settings
You can install policy package and device settings using the Install wizard.
To i mport policies to a device:
1. Select the ADOM from the drop-down list.
2. Select Installin the toolbar . The Install Wizard will appear.
3. Select Install Policy Packages & Device Settings .
This option will install a selected policy package to the device. Any device specific settings for devices associated with the policy package will also be installed.
4. Follow the steps in the wizard to install the policy package to the device.


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