Conents

Conents

 

Conents

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Introduction

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Register your FortiGate unit

7

About the FortiGate-30B

8

About this document

8

Document conventions

9

Typographic conventions

9

Further Reading

9

Fortinet Knowledge Center

10

Comments on Fortinet technical documentation

10

Customer service and technical support

11

Installing

13

Environmental specifications

13

Cautions and warnings

14

Grounding

14

Rack mount instructions

14

Mounting

14

Plugging in the FortiGate

15

Connecting to the network

15

Turning off the FortiGate unit

15

Configuring

17

NAT vs. Transparent mode

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NAT mode

17

Transparent mode

18

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

18

Connecting to the web-based manager

18

Connecting to the CLI

19

Configuring NAT mode

20

Using the web-based manager

20

Configure the interfaces

20

Configure a DNS server

21

Adding a default route and gateway

21

Adding firewall policies

22

Using the CLI

23

Configure the interfaces

23

 

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30B specifications

Fortinet's FortiGate 30B is a compact yet powerful security appliance designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. This next-generation firewall (NGFW) integrates various security functions, helping organizations safeguard their networks without compromising on performance or ease of use.

One of the standout features of the FortiGate 30B is its robust security capabilities. It offers firewall protection, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), antivirus, web filtering, and application control, all in one device. This consolidated approach simplifies security management, enabling companies to deploy a range of protections without the need for multiple products.

The FortiGate 30B utilizes Fortinet's proprietary FortiOS operating system, which allows for centralized management and visibility into network traffic. With features like FortiView, administrators can gain insights into application usage, user activities, and security events, helping them make informed decisions to enhance their security posture.

Performance is another critical aspect of the FortiGate 30B. Equipped with Fortinet's purpose-built security processing units (SPUs), the device is designed to handle high throughput while maintaining low latency. This ensures that businesses can operate smoothly without facing interruptions caused by security measures.

Additionally, the FortiGate 30B supports advanced technologies such as VPN (Virtual Private Network) for secure remote access and SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) capabilities. This combination enables organizations to optimize their network performance and enhance connectivity between branch offices or remote workers, making it an ideal solution for today's flexible work environments.

A highlight of the FortiGate 30B is its ease of deployment. With a user-friendly interface and guided setup wizards, even those with limited IT experience can configure the device quickly. The included FortiCloud service allows for easy management and monitoring, further simplifying the administrative overhead.

Scalability is yet another critical characteristic of the FortiGate 30B. As businesses grow, they can easily expand their security infrastructure by integrating additional Fortinet solutions into their network, maintaining a cohesive security strategy without disrupting operations.

In summary, the FortiGate 30B offers a comprehensive, high-performance security solution for small and medium-sized organizations. With its integrated features, advanced technologies, and user-friendly management capabilities, it empowers businesses to protect their networks effectively while ensuring optimal performance and scalability for future growth.