Quick Configuration Guide
Planning the configuration
FortiGate-5005-DIST Security System Getting Started
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Quick Configuration Guide
This section is a quick start guide to configuring a FortiGate-5005-DIST security
system for your network.
Before using this section:
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Your FortiGate-5000 series chassis should be mounted and connected to your
power system
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A FortiController-5208 module should be installed in slot 1
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If required, a secondary FortiController-5208 module should be installed in
slot 2
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The FortiGate-5005FA2 modules should be installed in the remaining slots
(slot 3 and above is the system has two I/O modules installed, or slot 2 and
above if one I/O module is installed)
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The FortiController-5208 module(s) should also have the appropriate XFP and
SFP transceivers installed.
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The modules should also be powered up with the front panel LEDs indicating
that the modules are functioning normally.
The following topics are included in this section:
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Planning the configuration
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Choosing the configuration tool
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Factory default settings
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Configuring NAT/Route mode
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Configuring Transparent mode
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Powering off the FortiGate-5005-DIST system
Planning the configuration
Before beginning to configure your FortiGate-5005-DIST security system, you
need to plan how to integrate the unit into your network. Your configuration plan
depends on the operating mode that you select: NAT/Route mode (the default) or
Transparent mode.
