Routing table list

System network

 

 

Routing table (Transparent Mode)

In Transparent mode, you can configure routing to add static routes from the FortiGate unit to local routers.

Routing table list

Figure 12: Routing table

Create New Select Create New to add a new route.

#Route number.

IP

The destination IP address for this route.

Mask

The netmask for this route.

Gateway

The IP address of the next hop router to which this route directs traffic.

Distance

The the relative preferability of this route. 1 is most preferred.

 

Delete icon. Select to remove a route.

 

View/edit icon. Select to view or edit a route.

 

Move To icon. Select to change the order of a route in the list.

Transparent mode route settings

Figure 13: Transparent mode route options

Destination IP Enter the destination IP address and netmask for this route.

/Mask

Gateway Enter the IP address of the next hop router to which this route directs traffic

Distance The the relative preferability of this route. 1 is most preferred.

To add a Transparent mode route

1Go to System > Network > Routing Table.

2Select Create New to add a new route.

3Set the Destination IP and Mask to 0.0.0.0.

For the default route, set the Destination IP and Mask to 0.0.0.0.

Note: Only one default route can be active at a time. If two default routes are added to the routing table, only the default route closest to the top of the routing table is active.

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100A specifications

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The 100A supports multiple deployment modes, including transparent, NAT, and route modes. This flexibility allows organizations to integrate the device into their existing network architecture with ease. The firewall's high throughput capabilities ensure that network performance remains unaffected, even under heavy load from multiple users and devices.

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