Deploying the FortiMail unit
Now that the FortiMail unit is up and running, you can start to deploy the unit
into your network by configuring the system settings and mail settings. The
FortiMail Install Guide
will help you with this task.
Configuring the FortiMail unit
Then you can configure detailed antispam, antivirus, and logging settings to
protect your mail servers and users. For details, see the FortiMail online help or
the
FortiMail Administration Guide
on the documentation CD.
Before you can deploy the FortiMail unit, you must connect it to your network.
To do this, use your web browser to connect to the web-based manager. The
web-based manager is a web site on the FortiMail unit that enables you to
change its settings.
The web-based manager has two display modes: Basic and Advanced. The
default when you first log on is Advanced. You can switch between the two
modes by clicking
Basic Mode >>
or
Advanced Mode >>
.
In either mode, when connecting for the initial configuration, you can run the
Quick Start Wizard to:
• configure the basic network and antispam settings, and
• initialize default reports
Configuration changes made with the web-based manager are effective
immediately.
To connect to the web-based manager for the first time
1. On your management computer, configure the Ethernet port with the static
IP address 192.168.1.2 and a netmask of 255.255.255.0.
2. Using the Ethernet cable, connect you computer’s Ethernet port to the
FortiMail unit’s port 1.
Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly. Use
straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or
switch.
3. Start your web browser, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer with Adobe
Flash Player 10 or greater plug-in, and go to
https://192.168.1.99/admin
(include the “s” in https:// and “/admin” after the IP address).
4. Type
admin
in the
Name
field and click
Login
.
5. Go to
Monitor > System Status > Status
(the dashboard) and set the
Operation mode
. The system will log you out and reboot.
The FortiMail unit has three operation modes: gateway, transparent, and
server. For details about operation modes and which mode you should use,
see the
FortiMail Install Guide
. The default is gateway mode.
6. Log in again.
7. Click
Quick Start Wizard
to run the configuration wizard. Follow its
directions to configure the basic network and antispam settings.
8. Continue with deployment.
To connect to the CLI
If you prefer to use the CLI, you can connect to it after you have done initial
configuration via the web-based manager’s Quick Start Wizard.
1. Using the null modem or RJ-45-to-DB-9 cable, connect the FortiMail unit’s
console port to the serial communications (COM) port on your management
computer.
2. On your management computer, start a terminal emulator program (such as
HyperTerminal). Use these settings: Bits per second: 9600, Data bits: 8,
Parity: None, Stop bits: 1, Flow control: None.
3. At the login prompt, type
admin
and press Enter twice.
For CLI commands, or to connect to the CLI through the network, see the
FortiMail CLI Reference
.
You can use one of the following tools to configure the FortiMail unit. If you are connecting and using the unit for the first time, it is recommended you use the
web-based manager only, because it comes with a quick start configuration wizard which can guide you through the initial setup.
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
The FortiMail unit has a console port and you can use a console cable to connect it directly to your management computer. For information about CLI
commands, see the
FortiMail CLI Reference
on the documentation CD.
• Web-based manager
The web-based manager is an easy-to-use management tool that you can access from a web browser.
Powering On
Next Steps
To power on the FortiMail unit
1. Place the FortiMail unit on a stable surface. The unit requires 1.5 inches
(3.75 cm) clearance on each side to allow for cooling.
2. Alternatively install the unit in a 19-inch rack. The unit requires 2U of
vertical space. For detailed instructions, see the
FortiMail Install Guide
on
the documentation CD.
3. Ensure the power is not connected.
4. Connect the network cable to port 1.
5. Connect the power cable.
6. Turn on the power switch.
Configuring
Configuration Tool Overview
Shutting Down
Installation and configuration of the FortiMail unit involves the following steps:
1. Mounting the unit (optional). See detailed mounting instructions in the
FortiMail Install Guide
on the documentation CD.
2. Connecting the unit to the network. For details, see the
FortiMail Install
Guide
.
3. Powering up the unit. See instructions below.
4. Connecting to the web-based manager. See instructions below.
5. Selecting an operation mode: Gateway, Transparent, or Server. For details,
see the
FortiMail Install Guide
.
6. Running the QuickStart wizard to configure the basic settings. For details,
see the
FortiMail Install Guide
.
7. For all other installation instructions, see the
FortiMail Install Guide
on the
documentation CD.
8. For all the configuration instructions, see the
FortiMail Administration Guide
and the FortiMail online help.
9. If you want to use the CLI commands to configure the unit, see the
FortiMail CLI Reference
on the documentation CD.
Installation Overview
Always shut down the FortiMail unit properly before turning off the power
switch or removing the power cable to avoid potential hardware problems. This
enables the hard drives to spin down and park correctly and avoid losing data.
To shut down using the web-based manager
1 Go to
Management > Status > Status
in the basic mode of the web-based
manager, or
System > Status > Status
in the advanced mode of the web-
based manager.
2 In the
System Command
widget, select
Shutdown
.
3 Turn off and/or disconnect the power cables from the power supply.
To shut down using the CLI
Enter the command:
execute shutdown
