Quick Configuration Guide
Choosing the configuration tool
FortiGate-5001SX Security System Guide
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Figure 8: Example FortiGate-5001SX module operating in Transparent mode
You would typically deploy a FortiGate-5001SX security system in Transparent
mode on a private network behind an existing firewall or behind a router. In the
default Transparent mode configuration, the FortiGate-5001SX security system
functions as a firewall. No traffic can pass through the FortiGate-5001SX security
system until you add firewall policies.
Choosing the configuration tool
You can use either the web-based manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI)
to configure the FortiGate module.
Web-based manager
The FortiGate-5001SX web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use the web-based manager to configure the FortiGate-5001SX administrator
password, the interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server
addresses.
Requirements:
•
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-5001SX module and
management computer.
•
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher on the management computer.
PWR
STA IPM
CONSOLE
USB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ACC
192.168.1.99
Management IP
204.23.1.2
Gateway to
public
network
192.168.1.1
port1
port2
port3
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external
networks.
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external
networks.
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal network segments.
FortiGate-5001SX module
in Transparent mode
Internal
network
Internal
network
Internet
