Choosing a Configuration Tool
Web-based manager
The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses, and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
•An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.
•Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher on the management computer.
Collecting Information
NAT/Route Mode
MGMT 1 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 8 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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MGMT 2 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 9 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 1 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 10 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 2 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 11 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 3 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 12 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 4 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 13 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 5 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 14 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 6 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 15 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Port 7 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ | Port 16 | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ | | Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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Configuring the FortiGate Unit
Web-based Manager
1.Connect the FortiGate internal interface to a management computer Ethernet interface. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly. Use straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or switch.
2.Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiGate unit. To do this, change the IP address of the management computer to 192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
3.To access the FortiGate web-based manager, start Internet Explorer and browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
4.Type admin in the Name field and select Login.
NAT/Route mode
To change the administrator password
1.Go to System > Admin > Administrators.
2.Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.
To configure interfaces
1.Go to System > Network > Interface.
2.Select the edit icon for each interface to configure.
3.Set the addressing mode for the interface. (See the online help for information.)
•For manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface.
•For DHCP addressing, select DHCP and any required settings.
•For PPPoE addressing, select PPPoE, and enter the username and password
and any other required settings.
To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses
1.Go to System > Network > Options, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad-
dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
To configure a Default Gateway
1.Go to Router > Static and select Edit icon for the static route.
2.Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address you recorded above and select OK.
Transparent mode
To switch from NAT/route mode to transparent mode
1.Go to System > Config > Operation Mode and select Transparent.
2.Set the Management IP/Netmask to 192.168.1.99/24.
3.Set a default Gateway and select Apply.
To change the administrator password
1.Go to System > Admin > Administrators.
2.Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.
To change the management interface
1.Go to System > Config > Operation Mode.
2.Enter the Management IP address and netmask that you recorded above and select
Apply.
To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses
1. Go to System > Network > Options, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad- dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
7Completing the Configuration
Congratulations!
You have finished configuring the basic settings. Your network is now protected from Internet- based threats. To explore the full range of configuration options, see the online help or the Tools and Documentation CD.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, default gateway address, and DNS server addresses. To configure advanced settings, see the CLI Reference on the Tools and Documentation CD.
Requirements:
•The RJ-45 to DB-9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.
•A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management computer.
Transparent mode
Management IP | IP: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Netmask: | ____.____.____.____ |
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General settings
Administrator password | | |
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Network Settings | Default Gateway: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Primary DNS Server: | ____.____.____.____ |
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| Secondary DNS Server: | ____.____.____.____ |
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A default gateway is required for the FortiGate unit to route connections to the Internet.
Factory default settings
NAT/Route mode | | Transparent mode | |
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MGMT 1 | 192.168.1.99 | Management IP | 0.0.0.0 |
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MGMT 2 | 192.168.2.99 | Administrative account settings |
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Ports 1 to 16 | 0.0.0.0 | User name | admin |
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| | Password | (none) |
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DHCP server on Internal | 192.168.1.110 – 192.168.1.210 | |
interface | | | |
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Command Line Interface
1.Use the RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to connect the FortiGate Console port to the man- agement computer serial port.
2.Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use these settings:
3.Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.
4.At the Login: prompt, type admin and press Enter twice (no password required).
NAT/Route mode
1.Configure the FortiGate internal interface. config system interface
edit <port_num>
set ip <intf_ip>/<netmask_ip>
set allowaccess {httphttpssshpingsnmptelnet}
end
2.Configure the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. config system dns
set primary <dns-server_ip> set secondary <dns-server_ip>
end
3.Configure the default gateway. config router static
edit 1
set gateway <gateway_ip>
end
Transparent Mode
1.Change from NAT/Route mode to Transparent mode and configure the Management IP address.
config system settings
set opmode transparent
set manageip <mng_ip>/<netmask> set gateway <gateway_ip>
end
2.Configure the DNS server IP address. config system dns
set primary <dns-server_ip> set secondary <dns-server_ip>
end
Visit these links for more information and documentation for your Fortinet product.
•Technical Documentation - http://docs.forticare.com
•Fortinet Knowledge Center - http://kc.forticare.com
•Fortinet Technical Support - http://support.fortinet.com
