Configuring the networks

NAT/Route mode installation	Starting the setup wizard

3Optionally connect Ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 to other networks.

For example, you could connect port 3 to a DMZ network to provide access from the Internet to a web server or other server without installing the servers on the internal network.

If you are using the FortiGate unit as the DHCP server for your internal network, configure the computers on your internal network for DHCP.

Make sure that the connected FortiGate unit is functioning properly by connecting to the Internet from a computer on the internal network. You should be able to connect to any Internet address.

Next steps

You can use the following information to configure FortiGate system time, to register the FortiGate unit, and to configure antivirus and attack definition updates.

Refer to the FortiGate Administration Guide for complete information on configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the FortiGate unit.

To set the date and time

For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.

1Go to System > Config > Time.

2Select Refresh to display the current FortiGate system date and time.

3Select a Time Zone from the list.

4Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.

5Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.

6Set the hour, minute, second, month, day, and year as required.

7Select Apply.

To use NTP to set the FortiGate date and time

1Go to System > Config > Time.

2Select Synchronize with NTP Server to configure the FortiGate unit to use NTP to automatically set the system time and date.

3Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server that the FortiGate unit can use to set its time and date.

4Specify how often the FortiGate unit should synchronize its time with the NTP server.

5Select Apply.

FortiGate-500A Installation Guide

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500A, Network Router, 127, FORTIGATE specifications

Fortinet FortiGate 127 is an advanced network security appliance designed to deliver comprehensive protection to organizations while ensuring seamless network performance. As a part of Fortinet's leading next-generation firewall (NGFW) offerings, the FortiGate 127 integrates various essential features and technologies that are critical for modern network security.

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