Configuring NAT/Route mode

Quick Configuration Guide

3Set the addressing mode for the interface. (See the online help for information.)

For manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface that you added to Table 8 on page 29.

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

1Go to System > Network > Options.

2Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses that you added to Table 8 on page 29 as required and select Apply.

To configure the Default Gateway

1Go to Router > Static and select Edit icon for the static route.

2Select the Device that you recorded above.

3Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address that you added to Table 8 on page 29.

4Select OK.

Using the CLI to configure NAT/Route mode

1Use the serial cable supplied with your FortiGate-5001A board to connect the FortiGate Console port to the management computer serial port.

2Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use these settings:

Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.

3At the Login: prompt, type admin and press Enter twice (no password required).

4Change the administrator password.

config system admin edit admin

set password <password>

end

Note: See the Fortinet Knowledge Center article Recovering lost administrator account passwords if you forget or lose an administrator account password and cannot log into your FortiGate unit.

5Configure the port1 internal interface to the setting that you added to Table 8 on page 29.

config system interface edit port1

set ip <intf_ip>/<netmask_ip>

end

 

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5001A-SW, 5001A-DW specifications

Fortinet's FortiGate 5001A is a high-performance, next-generation firewall designed to meet the demands of large enterprises and data centers. The model comes in two distinct configurations—the 5001A-DW for data center workloads and the 5001A-SW for enhanced security capabilities.

The 5001A-DW is specifically tailored for critical data center environments, offering robust security and seamless integration into virtualized infrastructures. Its hardware design accommodates high capacity and throughput, beneficial for managing large volumes of data without compromising on security. This variant supports advanced networking technologies, such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), making it a versatile solution for organizations looking to optimize their network performance.

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Both models provide exceptional SSL inspection capabilities, allowing organizations to analyze encrypted traffic without latency. With Fortinet's Security Fabric technology, the 5001A series offers integrated security across various network layers, streamlining security management and improving response times to threats.

The appliances also support advanced routing protocols and capabilities like Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) to facilitate complex network designs. Their flexibility in deployment makes them suitable for a variety of environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

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