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Configuring

Configuring Transparent mode

To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select Create New.

3Set the following and select OK.

Source Interface

Select the port connected to the network.

Source Address

All

Destination Interface

Select the port connected to the Internet.

Destination Address

All

Schedule

always

Service

Any

Action

Accept

To add an incoming traffic firewall policy

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select Create New.

3Set the following and select OK.

Source Interface

Select the port connected to the Internet.

Source Address

All

Destination Interface

Select the port connected to the network.

Destination Address

All

Schedule

always

Service

Any

Action

Accept

Firewall policy configuration is the same in NAT/Route mode and Transparent mode.

Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have been applied. Ensure you create additional firewall policies to accommodate your network requirements.

Using the CLI

After connecting to the CLI, you can use the following procedures to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the section “Connecting to the CLI” on page 17 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

config system settings

set opmode transparent

set manageip <address_ip> <netmask> set gateway <address_gateway>

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Contents Install G U I D E Regulatory compliance TrademarksContents Configuring the modem interface Advanced configurationConfiguring Transparent mode Protection profilesIndex FortiGate FirmwarePage Register your FortiGate unit IntroductionAbout this document About the FortiGate-60BDocument conventions Typographic conventions Further ReadingFortinet Knowledge Center Customer service and technical supportComments on Fortinet technical documentation Environmental specifications InstallingRack mount instructions GroundingPlugging in the FortiGate Connecting to the networkTurning off the FortiGate unit MountingTurning off the FortiGate unit NAT mode NAT vs. Transparent modeTransparent mode Connecting to the FortiGate unitConnecting to the web-based manager To connect to the web-based managerTo connect to the CLI Connecting to the CLIUsing the web-based manager Configuring NAT modeConfigure the interfaces To configure interfaces Go to System Network InterfaceAdding a default route and gateway Configure a DNS serverAdding firewall policies To modify the default gateway Go to Router StaticTo set an interface to use a static address Using the CLITo set an interface to use Dhcp addressing To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing To configure DNS server settingsTo modify the default gateway Configuring Transparent modeTo add an outgoing traffic firewall policy To switch to Transparent mode Go to System Status Switching to Transparent modeTo switch to Transparent mode To configure DNS server settings Backing up the configuration Verify the configurationAdditional configuration Restoring a configurationSet the Administrator password Set the time and dateUpdating antivirus and IPS signatures Configure FortiGuardAdditional configuration Protection profiles Advanced configurationFirewall policies Firewall policiesAntivirus options Configuring firewall policiesAntiSpam options Web filtering Logging Redundant mode Selecting a modem modeStand alone mode Configuring modem settingsDial on demand To configure modem settings Go to System Network ModemSyntax Configuring the modem using the CLIKeywords and variables Description Default Mode redudant Phone-number ExampleDead gateway detection Adding a Ping ServerConfiguring the Pcmcia modem card Administrative access through the modem portTo configure the modem Go to System Network Modem Adding firewall policies for modem connectionsAt+cpin=5555 Downloading firmware FortiGate FirmwareUpgrading the firmware Using the web-based managerReverting to a previous version Using the USB Auto-Install Backup and Restore from a USB keyTo revert to a previous firmware version To upgrade the firmware using the CLI Using the CLITo revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI Execute restore image namestr tftpip4Execute restore image namestr tftpipv4 Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLIPress any key to display configuration menu To install firmware from a system rebootTo backup configuration using the CLI Restoring the previous configurationTo restore configuration using the CLI Additional CLI Commands for a USB keyTo configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI To test the new firmware image Testing new firmware before installingTesting new firmware before installing Testing new firmware before installing Index System modem 43 system reboot, installing Page Page Page Page

60B specifications

The Fortinet FortiGate 60B is a compact, high-performance network security appliance designed for small to medium-sized businesses. As part of Fortinet's FortiGate series, the 60B integrates advanced security features and technologies, making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to protect their networks from growing cyber threats.

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