Fortinet 50A/50B, 100 manual Reconnecting to the web-based manager

Configuring the FortiGate unit Transparent mode installation

To configure DNS server settings

Set the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. Enter:

config system dns

set primary <address_ip> set secondary <address_ip>

end

Example

config system dns

set primary 293.44.75.21 set secondary 293.44.75.22

end

Reconnecting to the web-based manager

When the FortiGate unit has switched to Transparent mode, you can reconnect to the web-based manager using the new IP address. Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address. If you connect to the management interface through a router, make sure you have added a default gateway for that route to the management IP default gateway field.

Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network

When you complete the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit between your internal network and the Internet, and optionally connect an additional network to the other interfaces if applicable.

To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode:

1Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.

2Connect the External or WAN1 interface to network segment connected to the external firewall or router.

Connect to the public switch or router provided by your ISP.

Verify the connection

To verify the connection, try the following:

•ping the FortiGate unit

•browse to the web-based manager GUI

•retrieve or send email from your email account

If you cannot browse to the web site or retrieve/send email from your account, review the previous steps to ensure all information was entered correctly and try again.

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