Fortinet MR8 manual Factory default FortiGate configuration settings

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Factory default FortiGate configuration settings

 

 

7Select one of the following DNS settings

Obtain DNS server address automatically: select to get the DNS addresses from the ISP, select Apply

Use the following DNS server addresses: select and enter the DNS server addresses given to you by the ISP, select Apply

8Go to Router > Static, edit route #1 and change Gateway to the default gateway IP address from the ISP and select OK.

Network configuration is complete. Proceed to “Next steps” on page 26.

9Select Retrieve default gateway from server and Override internal DNS options if your ISP supports them, select OK, and proceed to “Next steps” on page 26.

Go to step 6 if you are not selecting these options.

Factory default FortiGate configuration settings

The FortiGate unit is shipped with a factory default configuration. The default configuration allows you to connect to and use the FortiGate web-based manager to configure the FortiGate unit onto the network. To configure the FortiGate unit onto the network you add an administrator password, change network interface IP addresses, add DNS server IP addresses, and configure basic routing, if required.

If you plan to operate the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, you can switch to Transparent mode from the factory default configuration and then configure the FortiGate unit onto the network in Transparent mode.

Once the network configuration is complete, you can perform additional configuration tasks such as setting system time, configuring virus and attack definition updates, and registering the FortiGate unit.

The factory default firewall configuration includes a single network address translation (NAT) policy that allows users on your internal network to connect to the external network, and stops users on the external network from connecting to the internal network. You can add more firewall policies to provide more control of the network traffic passing through the FortiGate unit.

The factory default protection profiles can be used to apply different levels of antivirus protection, web content filtering, spam filtering, and IPS to the network traffic that is controlled by firewall policies.

Factory default DHCP server configuration

Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration

Factory default Transparent mode network configuration

Factory default firewall configuration

Factory default protection profiles

Factory default DHCP server configuration

Using the factory default DHCP server settings you can quickly configure the internal network and the FortiGate unit. See “Quick installation using factory defaults” on page 18.

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Contents January 01-28008-0018-20050128 Installation GuideRegulatory Compliance TrademarksTable of Contents Index Introduction Secure installation, configuration, and managementWeb-based manager Command line interfaceDocument conventions Setup wizardFortiGate documentation FortiGate Installation GuideFortiManager documentation Related documentationFortinet Knowledge Center Comments on Fortinet technical documentationFortiMail documentation Customer service and technical supportFortiLog documentation Customer service and technical support Customer service and technical support Getting started Mounting Package contentsTo power on the FortiGate unit Turning the FortiGate unit power on and offPower requirements Environmental specificationsTo connect to the web-based manager Connecting to the web-based managerStop bits Flow control Connecting to the command line interface CLITo connect to the CLI Bits per second 9600 Data bits ParityGo to System Network DNS Quick installation using factory defaultsFactory default Dhcp server configuration Factory default FortiGate configuration settingsFactory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Management IP Factory default Transparent mode network configurationFactory default firewall configuration Administrative accessStrict Factory default protection profilesScan NAT/Route mode Planning the FortiGate configurationExample NAT/Route mode network configuration NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connectionsExample NAT/Route multiple internet connection configuration Transparent modeWeb-based manager and setup wizard Configuration optionsNext steps Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode installationDhcp or PPPoE configuration Using the web-based managerPPPoE settings User name Password To add a default route Configuring basic settingsTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface To configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNSTo configure interfaces Using the command line interfaceConfiguring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode To add/change the administrator passwordGet system interface ExampleTo configure DNS server settings Using the setup wizardInternal servers Setup wizard settings PasswordExternal Interface Dhcp serverStarting the setup wizard Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networksSetup wizard settings Antivirus FortiGate-60 FortiGate-60 NAT/Route mode connectionsConfiguring the Modem interface Configuring the networksTo register the FortiGate unit Go to System Config TimeTo configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates To set the date and timeGo to System Maintenance Update Center Preparing to configure Transparent mode Transparent mode installationManagement IP To change the Management IP Go to System Network ManagementTo change to Transparent mode using the CLI Reconnecting to the web-based managerTo configure the default gateway To configure the management IP addressTo start the setup wizard Internal Connecting the FortiGate unit to your networkTo register your FortiGate unit Go to System Maintenance Update Center Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor priorities High availability installationConfiguring FortiGate units for HA operation High availability configuration settingsGroup ID MAC Address To change the FortiGate unit host name Config system global Set hostname namestr end Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLITo configure the FortiGate unit for HA operation Connecting the cluster to your networksTo connect the cluster HA network configurationInstalling and configuring the cluster Installing and configuring the cluster Selecting a modem mode Configuring the modem interfaceRedundant mode configuration To operate in standalone mode Go to System Network Modem Standalone mode configurationRedundant for Configuring modem settingsMode Auto-dialTo configure modem settings Go to System Network Modem Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone modeTo connect to a dialup account Go to System Network Modem ISP Defining a Ping ServerDead gateway detection To disconnect the modemAdding firewall policies for modem connections CLI IndexIndex