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Configuring basic settings

NAT/Route mode installation

 

 

To add a default route

Add a default route to configure where the FortiGate unit sends traffic destined for an external network (usually the Internet). Adding the default route also defines which interface is connected to an external network. The default route is not required if the interface connected to the external network is configured using DHCP or PPPoE.

1Go to System > Router > Static.

2If the Static Route table contains a default route (IP and Mask set to 0.0.0.0), select the Delete icon to delete this route.

3Select Create New.

4Set Destination IP to 0.0.0.0.

5Set Mask to 0.0.0.0.

6Set Gateway to the default gateway IP address.

7Set Device to the interface connected to the external network.

8Select OK.

Using the front control buttons and LCD

Basic settings, including interface IP addresses, netmasks, default gateways, and the FortiGate operating mode can be configured using the LCD and front control buttons on the FortiGate unit. Use the information that you recorded in Table 5 on

page 26 to complete the following procedure. Start when Main Menu is displayed on the LCD.

To change the IP address and netmask of an interface

1Press Enter to display the interface list.

2Use the up and down arrows to highlight the name of the interface to change and press Enter.

3Press Enter for IP address.

4Use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value of each IP address digit. Press Enter to move to the next digit. Press Esc to move to the previous digit.

Note: When you enter an IP address, the LCD always shows three digits for each part of the address. For example, the IP address 192.168.100.1 appears on the LCD as 192.168.100.001. The IP address 192.168.23.45 appears as 192.168.023.045.

5After you set the last digit of the IP address, press Enter.

6Use the down arrow to highlight Netmask.

7Press Enter and change the Netmask.

8After you set the last digit of the Netmask, press Enter.

9Press Esc to return to the Main Menu.

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Contents Installation Guide October 01-28005-0101-20041015Trademarks Regulatory ComplianceTable of Contents Index Introduction Reliability demanded by large enterprisesSecure installation, configuration, and management Web-based managerSetup wizard Command line interfaceDocument conventions Set allowaccess ping https ssh snmp http telnet Fortinet documentation Comments on Fortinet technical documentationCustomer service and technical support Getting started Package contents MountingTurning the FortiGate unit power on and off Power requirementsEnvironmental specifications Air flowTo power off the FortiGate unit Connecting to the web-based managerTo connect to the web-based manager Connecting to the command line interface CLI To connect to the CLIBits per second 9600 Data bits Parity Factory default FortiGate configuration settingsStop bits Flow control Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Network SettingsAccount PortFactory default Transparent mode network configuration Factory default firewall configurationFactory default protection profiles StrictScan WebPlanning the FortiGate configuration NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections Example NAT/Route mode network configurationConfiguration options Transparent modeFortiGate-500A Unit Management IP in Transparent mode Web-based manager and setup wizard Next stepsConfiguration options Getting started 01-28005-0101-20041015 NAT/Route mode installation Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route modeDhcp or PPPoE configuration PPPoE settings User name PasswordUsing the web-based manager Configuring basic settingsTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface To configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNSUsing the front control buttons and LCD To add a default routeGo to System Router Static To change the IP address and netmask of an interfaceUsing the command line interface Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route modeTo add a default gateway to an interface To add/change the administrator passwordExample To configure DNS server settings Using the setup wizard Starting the setup wizard Setup wizard settings AntivirusTo connect the FortiGate unit running in NAT/Route mode Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networksPort 1 Port Go to System Config Time Configuring the networksTo set the date and time Go to System Maintenance Update Center To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updatesTo register the FortiGate unit Transparent mode installation Preparing to configure Transparent modeDNS Settings Transparent mode settings Administrator PasswordTo change the Management IP Go to System Network Management To add a default gateway Reconnecting to the web-based managerTo change the management IP address and netmask To change to Transparent mode using the CLI To configure the management IP addressTo configure the default gateway ExampleConnecting the FortiGate unit to your network To start the setup wizardFortiGate-500A PortTo register your FortiGate unit High availability installation Configuring FortiGate units for HA operationHigh availability configuration settings Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor prioritiesGroup ID MAC Address To change the FortiGate unit host name Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI Config system global Set hostname namestr endConnecting the cluster to your networks To configure the FortiGate unit for HA operationHA network configuration To connect the clusterInstalling and configuring the cluster Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI Index CLIIndex 01-28005-0101-20041015

500A, Network Router, 127, FORTIGATE specifications

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