System status

Installing and using a backup firmware image

 

 

Changing to Transparent mode

Use the following procedure to switch the FortiGate unit from NAT/Route mode to Transparent mode. When the FortiGate unit has changed to Transparent mode its configuration resets to Transparent mode factory defaults.

1Go to System > Status.

2Select Change to Transparent Mode.

3Select Transparent in the operation mode list.

4Select OK.

The FortiGate unit changes operation mode.

5To reconnect to the web-based manager, connect to the interface configured for Transparent mode management access and browse to https:// followed by the Transparent mode management IP address.

By default in Transparent mode, you can connect to the internal or DMZ interface. The default Transparent mode management IP address is 10.10.10.1.

Changing to NAT/Route mode

Use the following procedure to switch the FortiGate unit from Transparent mode to NAT/Route mode. When the FortiGate unit has changed to NAT/Route mode its configuration resets to NAT/Route mode factory defaults.

1Go to System > Status.

2Select Change to NAT Mode.

3Select NAT/Route in the operation mode list.

4Select OK.

The FortiGate unit changes operation mode.

5To reconnect to the web-based manager you must connect to the interface configured by default for management access.

By default in NAT/Route mode, you can connect to the internal or DMZ interface. The default Transparent mode management IP address is 192.168.1.99.

See “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 30 or “Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)” on page 31.

Restarting the FortiGate unit

1Go to System > Status.

2Select Restart.

The FortiGate unit restarts.

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Fortinet 100 user manual Changing to Transparent mode, Changing to NAT/Route mode, Restarting the FortiGate unit