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NAT/Route mode installation

This chapter describes how to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode. For information about installing a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see “Transparent mode installation” on page 41. For information about installing two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see “High availability installation” on page 51. For more information about installing the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on page 23.

This chapter describes:

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

Using the web-based manager

Using the front control buttons and LCD

Using the command line interface

Using the setup wizard

Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)

Configuring the networks

Next steps

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

Use Table 6 to gather the information that you need to customize NAT/Route mode settings.

You can configure the FortiGate unit in several ways:

the web-based manager GUI is a complete interface for configuring most settings. See “Using the web-based manager” on page 29.

the front control buttons and LCD provide access to basic settings “Using the front control buttons and LCD” on page 30.

the command line interface (CLI) is a complete text-based interface for configuring all settings. See “Using the command line interface” on page 31.

the setup wizard provides easy, fast configuration of the most basic settings to get the unit up and running quickly. See “Using the setup wizard” on page 34.

The method that you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access and equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.

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Contents October 01-28006-0024-20041026 Installation GuideRegulatory Compliance TrademarksTable of Contents Index Introduction Secure installation, configuration, and managementWeb-based manager Command line interfaceDocument conventions Setup wizardFortiGate documentation FortiGate Installation GuideFortiMail documentation Related documentationFortiManager documentation FortiClient documentationComments on Fortinet technical documentation FortiLog documentationCustomer service and technical support Comments on Fortinet technical documentation Getting started Package contents Mounting Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off Connecting to the web-based managerTo power off the FortiGate unit To connect to the web-based manager Connecting to the command line interface CLIWelcome To connect to the CLIFactory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Factory default FortiGate configuration settingsNetwork Settings Factory default Transparent mode network configurationFactory default protection profiles Factory default firewall configurationWeb protection profile settings NAT/Route mode Planning the FortiGate configurationTransparent mode NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connectionsConfiguration options Web-based manager and setup wizardFront control buttons and LCD Next steps Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode installationDMZ Dhcp or PPPoE configurationUsing the web-based manager Configuring basic settingsTo configure interfaces Go to System Network Interface Go to System Router Static Using the front control buttons and LCDTo configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNS 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 add a default gateway to an interfaceExample To configure interfacesGet system interface To configure DNS server settingsOn page 28 and on page 29 for other settings Using the setup wizardDhcp server Starting the setup wizardConnecting the FortiGate unit to the networks FortiGate-800FortiGate-800F To connect to FortiGate-800/800F user-defined interfaces To connect the FortiGate unit running in NAT/Route modeConfiguring the networks Go to System Config Time To set the date and timeTo register the FortiGate unit Go to System Maintenance Update Center To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updatesPreparing to configure Transparent mode Transparent mode installationTo change the Management IP Go to System Network Management To change the management IP address and netmask Reconnecting to the web-based managerTo add a default gateway To change to Transparent mode using the CLITo configure the management IP address End To configure the default gatewayTo start the setup wizard Connecting the FortiGate unit to your networkFortiGate-800F Internal Network Other Network To register your FortiGate unit Reconnecting to the web-based manager 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 High availability settings ScheduleConfig 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 Internal Network Installing and configuring the clusterConfiguring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI CLI IndexIndex 01-28006-0024-20041026

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