Configuring

Configuring NAT mode

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

Schedulealways

ServiceAny

ActionAccept

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.

For details, see the FortiGate Administration Guide.

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 19 before beginning.

Configure the interfaces

When shipped, the FortiGate unit has a default address of 192.168.1.99 and a netmask of 255.255.255.0. for either the Port 1 or Internal interface. You need to configure this and other ports for use on your network.

To set an interface to use a static address

config system interface edit <interface_name>

set mode static

set ip <address_ip> <netmask>

end

To set an interface to use DHCP addressing

config system interface edit external

set mode dhcp

set distance <integer>

set defaultgw {enable disable}

set dns-server-override {enable disable}

end

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Fortinet 3016B Using the CLI, To set an interface to use a static address, To set an interface to use Dhcp addressing

3016B specifications

The Fortinet 3016B is a robust firewall solution designed to meet the dynamic security needs of modern enterprises. As part of the FortiGate product line, the 3016B combines advanced security features with high performance, catering to organizations that require reliability and efficiency in managing their network security.

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