
Configuring the FortiGate for the Network
Transparent mode installation
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Connecting the FortiGate module to your network
After you complete the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate-5000
module to your network.
For the FortiGate-5001SX and the FortiGate-5001FA2 module, connect interfaces 1
to 4 to gigabit fiber-optic ethernet networks or copper gigabit networks depending on
the SPF interfaces that yo have purchased. Connect interfaces 5 to 8 to gigabit
copper ethernet networks.
For the FortiGate-5002FB2 module, connect interfaces 1-6 to gigabit copper ethernet
networks.
Figure 8: FortiGate-5001SX example Transparent mode connections
PWR ACC
STA IPM
CONSOLE
USB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Port 1
Port 5
Internal Network
Other Network
Hub or Switch
Internet
Port 2
FortiGate-5001SX
Public Switch
or Router
Port 6
Other Network