Fortinet 100, 50A/50B manual Document conventions, Typographic conventions

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Introduction

About this document

This document contains the following chapters:

Installing the FortiGate unit – Describes unpacking, setting up, and powering on a FortiGate unit.

Factory defaults – Provides the factory default settings for the FortiGate unit

Configuring the FortiGate unit – Provides an overview of the operating modes of the FortiGate unit and how to integrate the FortiGate unit into your network.

Configuring the modem interface – Describes how to configure and use a modem with the FortiGate-50A and FortiGate-50AM units.

Using a wireless network – Describes configuring a wireless network and postioning the FortiWiFi-50B unit for best reception.

FortiGate Firmware – Describes how to install, update, restore and test the firmware for the FortiGate device.

Note: This guide covers information on four FortiGate units; the FortiGate-50A, FortiGate-50B, FortiWiFi-50B and FortiGate-100. While most of the content applies to all the units, where information is specific to a certain model, an icon like the ones below will appear next to the content.

50A

50B

100

WiFi-50B

Document conventions

The following document conventions are used in this guide:

In the examples, private IP addresses are used for both private and public IP addresses.

Notes and Cautions are used to provide important information:

Note: Highlights useful additional information.

Caution: Warns you about commands or procedures that could have unexpected or ! undesirable results including loss of data or damage to equipment.

Typographic conventions

FortiGate documentation uses the following typographical conventions:

FortiGate-50A/50B, FortiWiFi-50B and FortiGate-100 FortiOS 3.0 MR4 Install Guide

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents Configuring the FortiGate unit Factory defaultsFortiGate Firmware Configuring the modem interfaceUsing a wireless network FortiUSB key IndexReverting to a previous firmware version FortiGate-50A IntroductionAbout the FortiGate unit Register your FortiGate unit FortiWiFi-50B FortiGate-50B FortiGate-100FortiMail FortiGuard Subscription ServicesFortinet Family Products FortiClientFortiBridge About this documentFortiAnalyzer FortiReporterTypographic conventions Document conventionsFortinet documentation Comments on Fortinet technical documentation Customer service and technical supportFortinet Tools and Documentation CD Fortinet Knowledge CenterCustomer service and technical support Package Contents Installing the FortiGate unitSpecifications Technical Specifications DimensionsWeight Power RequirementsFortiWiFi-50B package contents Back FortiGate-100 package contents FrontMounting Powering on the FortiGate unitTo power on the FortiGate unit Power over Ethernet Connecting to the web-based manager Powering off the FortiGate unitConnecting to the FortiGate unit Command line interfaceTo connect to the web-based manager FortiGate loginStop bits Flow control Connecting to the CLITo connect to the CLI Bits per second 9600 Data bits ParityQuick configuration using default settings Quick installation using factory defaultsGo to System Network Options Quick installation using factory defaults Factory defaults Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Factory default Dhcp server configurationManagement IP Factory default Transparent mode network configurationFactory default firewall configuration Administrative accessFactory default protection profiles To reset the default settings Go to System Status Restoring the default settingsRestoring the default settings using the web-based manager Restoring the default settings using the CLIRestoring the default settings NAT/Route mode Configuring the FortiGate unitPlanning the FortiGate configuration Internet Router NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connectionsTransparent mode Go to System Network Interface NAT/Route mode installationPreparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode settingsConfiguring basic settings Dhcp or PPPoE configurationUsing the web-based manager To add a default route Go to Router Static Adding a default routeTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface Verify the connection Verifying the web-based manager configurationUsing the command line interface Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route modeTo set the external interface to use PPPoE, enter To configure DNS server settingsExample To set the external interface to use DHCP, enterTo add a default route To connect the FortiGate unit Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networksConfiguring the networks DNS Settings Transparent mode installationPreparing to configure Transparent mode Transparent mode settings Administrator PasswordTo verify the DNS server settings To change to Transparent mode using the CLITo connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode Reconnecting to the web-based managerConnecting the FortiGate unit to your network Set the date and time Next stepsUpdating antivirus and IPS signatures Updating the IPS signatures from the CLI Scheduling antivirus and IPS updatesTo update IPS signatures using the CLI To enable schedule updates from the CLIAdding an override server To add an override server using the CLINext steps Connecting a modem to the FortiGate-50A Configuring the modem interfaceStand alone mode configuration Selecting a modem modeRedundant mode configuration Mode must be standalone Interface name Configuring the modem for the FortiGate-50APhone-number CLI commands for the FortiGate-50ADead gateway detection Adding a Ping ServerAdding firewall policies for modem connections Setting up a wireless network Using a wireless networkRadio Frequency interface Positioning an Access PointUsing multiple APs to provide a constant strong signal Using multiple access pointsWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Wireless SecurityWireless Equivalent Privacy WEP Additional security measures FortiWiFi-50B operation modesService Set Identifier Access Point modeFortiWiFi in Access Point mode Client modeSet the Dhcp settings Setting up the FortiWiFi-50B as an Access PointChanging the operating mode Set the security options Configure the firewall policiesTo set the data security Go to System Wireless Settings Upgrading to a new firmware version Upgrading the firmware using the web-based managerTo upgrade the firmware using the web-based manager FortiGate FirmwareTo upgrade the firmware using the CLI Upgrading the firmware using the CLIReverting to a previous firmware version For information, see the FortiGate Administration GuideTo revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI Reverting to a previous firmware version using the CLIExecute ping To install firmware from a system reboot Press Any Key To Download Boot Image Restoring the previous configuration FortiUSB key Backup and Restore from the FortiUSB keyTo backup configuration using the CLI To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Using the USB Auto-Install featureTo restore configuration using the CLI To test a new firmware image Testing a new firmware image before installing itAdditional CLI commands for the FortiUSB key Testing a new firmware image before installing it Installing a backup firmware image Installing and using a backup firmware imagePress any key to enter configuration menu To install a backup firmware imageEnter File Name image.out Installing and using a backup firmware image CLI IndexWall mounting Web-based manager, connecting
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