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Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode

NAT/Route mode installation

 

 

Example

To set the IP address of the LAN interface to 192.168.2.99 and netmask to 255.255.255.0, enter:

config system interface edit lan

set ip 192.168.2.99 255.255.255.0

end

3To set the IP address and netmask of port1, enter:

config system interface edit port1

set ip <address_ip> <netmask>

end

Example

To set the IP address of port1 to 192.168.20.99 and netmask to 255.255.255.0, enter:

config system interface edit port1

set ip 192.168.20.99 255.255.255.0

end

4To set the IP address and netmask of port2, enter:

config system interface edit port2

set ip <address_ip> <netmask>

end

Example

To set the IP address of port 1 to 204.23.1.5 and netmask to 255.255.255.0, enter:

config system interface edit port1

set ip 204.23.1.5 255.255.255.0

end

To set port2 to use DHCP, enter:

config system interface edit port2

set mode dhcp

end

To set the port2 to use PPPoE, enter:

config system interface edit port2

set mode pppoe

set username user@domain.com set password mypass

set connection enable

end

5Use the same syntax to set the IP address of each FortiGate interface as required.

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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 managerCommand line interface Setup wizardDocument conventions Set allowaccess ping https ssh snmp http telnet Fortinet documentation Comments on Fortinet technical documentationCustomer service and technical support Getting started Package contents MountingEnvironmental specifications Turning the FortiGate unit power on and offPower requirements Air flowConnecting to the web-based manager To power off the FortiGate unitTo connect to the web-based manager Connecting to the command line interface CLI To connect to the CLIFactory default FortiGate configuration settings Bits per second 9600 Data bits ParityStop bits Flow control Account Factory default NAT/Route mode network configurationNetwork Settings PortFactory default Transparent mode network configuration Factory default firewall configurationScan Factory default protection profilesStrict WebPlanning the FortiGate configuration NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections Example NAT/Route mode network configurationTransparent mode Configuration optionsFortiGate-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 PasswordTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface Using the web-based managerConfiguring basic settings To configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNSGo to System Router Static Using the front control buttons and LCDTo add a default route To change the IP address and netmask of an interfaceTo add a default gateway to an interface Using the command line interfaceConfiguring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode To add/change the administrator passwordExample To configure DNS server settings Using the setup wizard Starting the setup wizard Setup wizard settings AntivirusConnecting the FortiGate unit to the networks To connect the FortiGate unit running in NAT/Route modePort 1 Port Configuring the networks Go to System Config TimeTo set the date and time To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates Go to System Maintenance Update CenterTo register the FortiGate unit Transparent mode installation Preparing to configure Transparent modeTransparent mode settings Administrator Password DNS SettingsTo change the Management IP Go to System Network Management Reconnecting to the web-based manager To add a default gatewayTo 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 configuration settings High availability installationConfiguring FortiGate units for HA operation 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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