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Configuring the FortiGate unit | Transparent mode installation |
To configure DNS server settings
Set the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. Enter:
config system dns
set primary <address_ip> set secondary <address_ip>
end
Example
config system dns
set primary 293.44.75.21 set secondary 293.44.75.22
end
Reconnecting to the web-based manager
When the FortiGate unit has switched to Transparent mode, you can reconnect to the
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
When you complete the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit between your internal network and the Internet, and optionally connect an additional network to the other interfaces if applicable.
To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode:
1Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
2Connect the External or WAN1 interface to network segment connected to the external firewall or router.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your ISP.
Verify the connection
To verify the connection, try the following:
•ping the FortiGate unit
•browse to the
•retrieve or send email from your email account
If you cannot browse to the web site or retrieve/send email from your account, review the previous steps to ensure all information was entered correctly and try again.
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