Quick Configuration Guide
Choosing the configuration tool
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Figure 8: Example FortiGate-5001D board operating in Transparent mode
Choosing the configuration tool
You can use either the web-based manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI) to
configure the FortiGate board.
Web-based manager
The FortiGate-5001D web-based manager is an easy to use management tool. Use the
web-based manager to configure the FortiGate-5001D administrator password, the
interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
•
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-5001D board and management
computer.
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Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher on the management computer.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator
password, the interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
•
The serial connector that came packaged with your FortiGate-5001D board.
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Terminal emulation application (for example, HyperTerminal for Windows) on the
management computer.
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