nAT/route Mode
Port
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
Port
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
The internal interface IP address and netmask must be valid for the internal network.
Transparent mode
Management IP:
IP:
____.____.____.____
Netmask:
____.____.____.____
The management IP address and netmask must be valid for the network from which you will
manage the FortiGate unit.
General settings
Administrator password:
Network Settings:
Default Gateway:
____.____.____.____
Primary DNS Server:
____.____.____.____
Secondary DNS Server:
____.____.____.____
A default gateway is required for the FortiGate unit to route connections to the Internet.
Factory default settings
nAT/route mode
Administrative account settings
Port 1 interface
192.168.1.99
User name
admin
Port 2 interface
192.168.100.99
Password
(none)
Port 39 interface
192.168.2.99
Port 40 interface
192.168.101.99
To reset the FortiGate unit to the factory defaults, in the CLI type the command
execute factory reset
Web-based Manager
1. Connect the FortiGate internal interface to a management computer Ethernet interface.
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.
2. Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface
of the FortiGate unit. To do this, change the IP address of the management computer to
192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
3. To access the FortiGate web-based manager, start Internet Explorer and browse to
https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
4. Type admin in the Name field and select Login.
nAT/route mode
To change the administrator password
1. Go to
System > Admin > Administrators
.
2. Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.
To configure interfaces
1. Go to
System > network > Interface
.
2. Select the edit icon for each interface to configure.
3. Set the addressing mode for the interface. (See the online help for information.)
•
For manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface.
•
For DHCP addressing, select DHCP and any required settings.
•
For PPPoE addressing, select PPPoE, and enter the username and password and
any other required settings.
To configure the Primary and Secondary DnS server IP addresses
1. Go to
System > network > options
, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad-
dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
To configure a Default Gateway
1. Go to
router > Static
and select Edit icon for the static route.
2. Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address you recorded above and select OK.
Transparent mode
To switch from nAT/route mode to transparent mode
1. Go to
System > Config > operation Mode
and select Transparent.
2. Set the Management IP/Netmask to 192.168.1.99/24.
3. Set a default Gateway and select Apply.
To change the administrator password
1. Go to
System > Admin > Administrators
.
2. Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.
To change the management interface
1. Go to
System > Config > operation Mode
.
2. Enter the Management IP address and netmask that you recorded above and select
Apply.
To configure the Primary and Secondary DnS server IP addresses
1. Go to
System > network > options
, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad-
dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
Command Line Interface
1. Use the RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to connect the FortiGate Console port to the man-
agement computer serial port.
2. Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use
these settings:
3. Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.
4. At the Login: prompt, type admin and press Enter twice (no password required).
nAT/route mode
1. Configure the FortiGate internal interface.
config system interface
edit internal
set ip <intf_ip>/<netmask_ip>
end
2. Repeat to configure each interface, for example, to configure the Port 1 interface.
config system interface
edit port1
...
3. Configure the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses.
config system dns
set primary <dns-server_ip>
set secondary <dns-server_ip>
end
4. Configure the default gateway.
config router static
edit 1
set gateway <gateway_ip>
end
Transparent Mode
1. Change from NAT/Route mode to Transparent mode and configure the Management IP
address.
config system settings
set opmode transparent
set manageip <mng_ip>/<netmask>
set gateway <gateway_ip>
end
2. Configure the DNS server IP address.
config system dns
set primary <dns-server_ip>
set secondary <dns-server_ip>
end
Collecting Information
Configuring
nAT/route mode
You would typically use NAT/Route mode when the FortiGate unit is deployed as a gateway
between private and public networks. In its default NAT/Route mode configuration, the unit
functions as a firewall. Firewall policies control communications through the FortiGate unit.
Transparent mode
You would typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network behind
an existing firewall or behind a router. In its default Transparent mode configuration, the unit
functions as a firewall.
Visit these links for more information and documentation for your Fortinet product.
Technical Documentation - http://docs.forticare.com
Fortinet Knowledge Center - http://kb.fortinet.com
Fortinet Technical Support - http://support.fortinet.com
Training Services - http://campus.training.fortinet.com
Web Config
The FortiGate Web Config is an easy to use management tool. Use it to configure the
administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses, and the DNS server
addresses.
requirements:
•
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.
•
A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD included with the
FortiGate unit.
requirements:
•
The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com-
puter.
•
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
computer.
Configuration Tools
