Choosing the configuration tool


Quick Configuration Guide	Choosing the configuration tool

Figure 8: Example FortiGate-5001FA2 board operating in Transparent mode

Internet

204.23.1.2

Gateway to

public

192.168.1.1

network

Transparent mode policies

FortiGate-5001FA2 module Transparent mode policies

controlling traffic between

port2

in Transparent mode

controlling traffic between

internal and external

CONSOLE USB

internal and external

networks.

PWR ACC

STA

IPM

networks.

Internal

port1

port3

Internal

network

192.168.1.99

network

Management IP

Transparent mode policies controlling traffic between internal network segments.

You would typically deploy a FortiGate-5001FA2 security system in Transparent mode on a private network behind an existing firewall or behind a router. In the default Transparent mode configuration, the FortiGate-5001FA2 security system functions as a firewall. No traffic can pass through the FortiGate-5001FA2 security system until you add firewall policies.

You can use either the web-based manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure the FortiGate board.

Web-based manager

The FortiGate-5001FA2 web-based manager is an easy to use management tool. Use the web-based manager to configure the FortiGate-5001FA2 administrator password, the interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server addresses.

Requirements:

•An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-5001FA2 board and management computer.

•Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher 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, and the DNS server addresses.

Requirements:

•The serial connector that came packaged with your FortiGate-5001FA2 board.

•Terminal emulation application (for example, HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management computer.

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