Fortinet MR8 manual Next steps, Configuration options, Web-based manager and setup wizard

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Next steps	Getting started

Configuration options

Once you have selected Transparent or NAT/Route mode operation, you can complete the configuration plan and begin to configure the FortiGate unit. Choose among three different tools to configure the FortiGate unit.

Web-based manager and setup wizard

The FortiGate web-based manager is a full featured management tool. You can use the web-based manager to configure most FortiGate settings.

The web-based manager Setup Wizard guides you through the initial configuration steps. Use the Setup Wizard to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. Optionally, use the Setup Wizard to configure the internal server settings for NAT/Route mode.

To connect to the web-based manager you require:

•Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and a management computer.

•Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher on the management computer.

CLI

The FortiGate CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To connect to the CLI you require:

•Serial connection between the FortiGate unit and a management computer.

•A terminal emulation application on the management computer.

If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in Transparent mode, you can switch to Transparent mode from the web-based manager and then use the setup wizard to add the administration password, the management IP address and gateway, and the DNS server addresses.

Next steps

Now that your FortiGate unit is operating, you can proceed to configure it to connect to networks:

•If you are going to operate the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, go to “NAT/Route mode installation” on page 27.

•If you are going to operate the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, go to “Transparent mode installation” on page 39.

•If you are going to operate two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, go to “High availability installation” on page 47.

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Contents Installation Guide January 01-28008-0018-20050128Trademarks Regulatory ComplianceTable of Contents Index Secure installation, configuration, and management IntroductionCommand line interface Web-based managerSetup wizard Document conventionsFortiGate Installation Guide FortiGate documentationComments on Fortinet technical documentation Related documentationFortinet Knowledge Center FortiManager documentationFortiLog documentation Customer service and technical supportFortiMail documentation Customer service and technical support Customer service and technical support Getting started Package contents MountingEnvironmental specifications Turning the FortiGate unit power on and offPower requirements To power on the FortiGate unitConnecting to the web-based manager To connect to the web-based managerBits per second 9600 Data bits Parity Connecting to the command line interface CLITo connect to the CLI Stop bits Flow controlQuick installation using factory defaults Go to System Network DNSFactory default FortiGate configuration settings Factory default Dhcp server configurationFactory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Administrative access Factory default Transparent mode network configurationFactory default firewall configuration Management IPScan Factory default protection profilesStrict Planning the FortiGate configuration NAT/Route modeNAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections Example NAT/Route mode network configurationTransparent mode Example NAT/Route multiple internet connection configurationNext steps Configuration optionsWeb-based manager and setup wizard NAT/Route mode installation Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route modePPPoE settings User name Password Using the web-based managerDhcp or PPPoE configuration To configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNS Configuring basic settingsTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface To add a default routeTo add/change the administrator password Using the command line interfaceConfiguring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode To configure interfacesExample Get system interfaceUsing the setup wizard To configure DNS server settingsDhcp server Setup wizard settings PasswordExternal Interface Internal serversSetup wizard settings Antivirus Connecting the FortiGate unit to the networksStarting the setup wizard FortiGate-60 NAT/Route mode connections FortiGate-60Configuring the networks Configuring the Modem interfaceTo set the date and time Go to System Config TimeTo configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates To register the FortiGate unitGo to System Maintenance Update Center Transparent mode installation Preparing to configure Transparent modeTo change the Management IP Go to System Network Management Management IPReconnecting to the web-based manager To change to Transparent mode using the CLITo configure the management IP address To configure the default gatewayTo start the setup wizard Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network InternalTo register your FortiGate unit Go to System Maintenance Update Center 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 Installing and configuring the cluster Redundant mode configuration Configuring the modem interfaceSelecting a modem mode Standalone mode configuration To operate in standalone mode Go to System Network ModemAuto-dial Configuring modem settingsMode Redundant forTo connect to a dialup account Go to System Network Modem Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone modeTo configure modem settings Go to System Network Modem To disconnect the modem Defining a Ping ServerDead gateway detection ISPAdding firewall policies for modem connections Index CLIIndex