Fortinet 50B Transparent mode installation, Preparing to configure Transparent mode, DNS Settings

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Configuring the FortiGate unit	Transparent mode installation

Transparent mode installation

This section describes how to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode. This section includes the following topics:

•Preparing to configure Transparent mode

•Using the web-based manager

•Using the command line interface

•Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network

Preparing to configure Transparent mode

Use Table 14 to gather the information you need to customize Transparent mode settings.

You can configure Transparent mode using one of the following methods:

•the web-based manager GUI

•the command line interface (CLI)

The method you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access and equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.

Table 14: Transparent mode settings

Administrator Password:

		IP:	_____._____._____._____
		Netmask:	_____._____._____._____
	Management IP	Default Gateway:	_____._____._____._____
		The management IP address and	netmask must be valid for the
		network from which you will manage the FortiGate unit. Add a default
		gateway if the FortiGate unit must connect to a router to reach the
		management computer.

	DNS Settings	Primary DNS Server:	_____._____._____._____
	DNS Settings	Secondary DNS Server:	_____._____._____._____
		Secondary DNS Server:	_____._____._____._____

Using the web-based manager

You can use the web-based manager to complete the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit. You can continue to use the web-based manager for all FortiGate unit settings.

For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 21.

The first time you connect to the FortiGate unit, it is configured to run in NAT/Route mode.

To switch to Transparent mode using the web-based manager

1Go to System > Status.

2Select Change beside the Operation Mode.

3Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.

4Type the Management IP/Netmask address and the Default Gateway address you gathered in Table 14 on page 43.

5Select Apply.

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents Configuring the FortiGate unit Factory defaultsUsing a wireless network Configuring the modem interfaceFortiGate Firmware Reverting to a previous firmware version IndexFortiUSB key About the FortiGate unit IntroductionFortiGate-50A Register your FortiGate unit FortiWiFi-50BFortiGate-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 FrontTo power on the FortiGate unit Powering on the FortiGate unitMounting 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 Planning the FortiGate configuration Configuring the FortiGate unitNAT/Route mode 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 settingsUsing the web-based manager Dhcp or PPPoE configurationConfiguring basic settings To configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface Adding a default routeTo add a default route Go to Router Static 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 Configuring the networks Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networksTo connect the FortiGate unit 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 CLIConnecting the FortiGate unit to your network Reconnecting to the web-based managerTo connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode 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 interfaceRedundant mode configuration Selecting a modem modeStand alone 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 pointsWireless Equivalent Privacy WEP Wireless SecurityWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Additional security measures FortiWiFi-50B operation modesService Set Identifier Access Point modeFortiWiFi in Access Point mode Client modeChanging the operating mode Setting up the FortiWiFi-50B as an Access PointSet the Dhcp settings To set the data security Go to System Wireless Settings Configure the firewall policiesSet the security options 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 To backup configuration using the CLI Backup and Restore from the FortiUSB keyFortiUSB key To restore configuration using the CLI Using the USB Auto-Install featureTo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Additional CLI commands for the FortiUSB key Testing a new firmware image before installing itTo test a new firmware image 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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