Fortinet 50A Configuring your networks, Completing the configuration, Setting the date and time

Configuring your networks NAT/Route mode installation

To connect the FortiGate-50A unit:

1Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.

2Connect the External interface to the Internet.

Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the External interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.

Configuring your networks

If you are operating the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, your internal network must be configured to route all Internet traffic to the FortiGate internal interface. Change the default gateway address of all computers and routers connected directly to your internal network to the IP address of the FortiGate internal interface. For the external network, route all packets to the FortiGate external interface.

If you are using the FortiGate unit as the DHCP server for your internal network, configure the computers on your internal network for DHCP.

Make sure that the connected FortiGate unit is functioning properly by connecting to the Internet from a computer on your internal network. You should be able to connect to any Internet address.

Completing the configuration

Use the information in this section to complete the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit.

Setting the date and time

For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time should be accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or you can configure the FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.

To set the FortiGate system date and time, see “Setting system date and time” on page 121.

Changing antivirus protection

By default, the FortiGate unit scans all web and email content for viruses. You can use the following procedure to change the antivirus configuration. To change the antivirus configuration:

1Select Edit to edit this policy.

2For Anti-Virus & Web Filter you can select a different Content Profile.

See “Factory default content profiles” on page 25 for descriptions of the default content profiles.

3Select OK to save your changes.

You can also add you own content profiles. See “Adding content profiles” on page 167.

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