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Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
Transparent mode installation
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit
between your internal network and the Internet using the Internal and WAN1
interfaces. You can also connect networks to the DMZ interface and the WAN2
interface.
There are seven 10/100Base-TX connectors on the FortiWiFi-60:
• Four Internal ports for connecting to your internal network,
• WAN1 can connect to an external firewall or router.
• DMZ and WAN2 can connect to other network segments.
• WLAN can connect to the wireless LAN.
To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode:
1
Connect the Internal interface connectors to PCs and other network devices in your
internal network.
The Internal interface functions as a switch, allowing up to four devices to be
connected to the internal network and the internal interface.
2
Connect the WAN1 interface to the network segment connected to the external
firewall or router.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If
you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the WAN1 interface to the internal or LAN
connection of your DSL or cable modem.
3
Optionally connect the WAN2 and DMZ interfaces to other networks.
Figure 15: FortiWiFi-60 Transparent mode connections
INTERNAL
DMZ
4
3
2
1
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
LINK 100
WAN1
WAN2
PWR
WLAN
Internet
WAN1
DMZ
FortiWiFi-60
Internal Network
Other Network
Hub or Switch
Hub or Switch
Public Switch
or Router
Internal
Wireless Network