Fortinet 620B manual Configuring Transparent mode, Switching to Transparent mode

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Configuring Transparent mode

Configuring

Configuring Transparent mode

Configuring Transparent mode involves switching to Transparent mode, configuring the management IP address, default routes, and simple firewall policies. You can use the web-based manager or the CLI to configure the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode.

Using the web-based manager

After connecting to the web-based manager, you can use the following procedures to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the section “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 18 before beginning.

Switching to Transparent mode

The FortiGate unit comes preset to NAT mode. You need to switch to Transparent mode.

To switch to Transparent mode

1Go to System > Status.

2Select Change beside the Operation Mode.

3Select Transparent.

4Enter the Management IP/Netmask address and the Default Gateway address.

The default gateway IP address is required to tell the FortiGate unit where to send network traffic to other networks.

5Select Apply.

Configure a DNS server

A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A domain name server (DNS server) implements the protocol. In simple terms, it acts as a phone book for the Internet. A DNS server matches domain names with the computer IP address. This enables you to use readable locations, such as fortinet.com when browsing the Internet.

DNS server IP addresses are typically provided by your internet service provider.

To configure DNS server settings

1Go to System > Network > Options.

2Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.

3Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server. Select Apply.

Adding firewall policies

Firewall policies enable traffic to flow through the FortiGate interfaces. Firewall policies define the FortiGate unit process the packets in a communication session. You can configure the firewall policies to allow only specific traffic, users and specific times when traffic is allowed.

 

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Contents Install G U I D E Trademarks Regulatory complianceContents Advanced configuration AMC modulesTesting new firmware before installing Using the web-based managerInstalling firmware from a system reboot using the CLI FortiGate FirmwarePage Introduction Register your FortiGate unitAbout this document Lacp configurationAbout the FortiGate-620B Typographic conventions Further ReadingDocument conventions Addressipv4FortiGate Administration Guide Fortinet Knowledge CenterCustomer service and technical support Comments on Fortinet technical documentationCustomer service and technical support Installing Environmental specificationsGrounding Rack mount instructionsTo install the FortiGate unit into a rack MountingTo power off the FortiGate unit Connecting to the networkTo power on the FortiGate unit Plugging in the FortiGateNAT mode ConfiguringNAT vs. Transparent mode Connecting to the web-based manager Connecting to the FortiGate unitTransparent mode To connect to the web-based managerConnecting to the CLI To connect to the CLIConfigure the interfaces Configuring NAT modeUsing the web-based manager To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceConfigure a DNS server Adding a default route and gatewayTo modify the default gateway Go to Router Static Adding firewall policiesTo set an interface to use Dhcp addressing Using the CLITo set an interface to use a static address To configure DNS server settings To set an interface to use PPPoE addressingTo modify the default gateway To add an outgoing traffic firewall policyTo switch to Transparent mode Go to System Status Configuring Transparent modeSwitching to Transparent mode Source Address All Destination Interface To switch to Transparent mode Verify the configuration Backing up the configurationSet the Administrator password Restoring a configurationAdditional configuration Set the time and dateConfigure FortiGuard Updating antivirus and IPS signaturesAdditional configuration Advanced configuration Protection profilesFirewall policies Firewall policiesConfiguring firewall policies Antivirus optionsAntiSpam options Web filtering Logging To install the filler module Installing AMC filler unitsInstalling modules AMC modulesHard disk module Using the AMC modulesRemoving modules To insert a module into a FortiGate chassisFormatting the hard disk Log configuration using the web-based managerTo format the ASM-S08 hard disk enter the following command Execute formatlogdiskFortiAnalyzer command config log disk setting enable Log configuration using the CLIChanging interfaces to operate in Sgmii or SerDes mode Viewing logsConfigure the speed Config system interface edit AMC-SW1/1 Set speed auto EndUsing the AMC modules FortiGate Firmware Downloading firmwareReverting to a previous version Using the web-based managerUpgrading the firmware To revert to a previous firmware version Backup and Restore from a USB keyUsing the USB Auto-Install Execute ping Using the CLITo upgrade the firmware using the CLI Execute update-now Execute restore image namestr tftpip4Execute restore image image.out To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLIExecute restore image image28.out Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLIExecute restore image namestr tftpipv4 Execute restore config namestr tftpip4Press any key to display configuration menu To install firmware from a system rebootExecute reboot Enter Tftp server addressEnter Local Address Restoring the previous configurationTo backup configuration using the CLI Enter File Name image.outTo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI Additional CLI Commands for a USB keyTo restore configuration using the CLI Testing new firmware before installing To test the new firmware imageTesting new firmware before installing Testing new firmware before installing Index Web filtering 37 web-based manager Page Page

620B specifications

The Fortinet 620B is a state-of-the-art security appliance designed to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for medium to large enterprises. As part of Fortinet's FortiGate series, the 620B combines advanced security features with robust performance capabilities, ensuring that organizations can protect their networks against an evolving threat landscape.

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