Fortinet 60c manual Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network, Internal

Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network Transparent mode installation

Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network

When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit between your internal network and the Internet using the Internal and WAN1 interfaces. You can also connect networks to the DMZ interface and the WAN2 interface.

There are seven 10/100Base-TX connectors on the FortiGate-60:

•Four Internal ports for connecting to your internal network,

•WAN1 can connect to an external firewall or router.

•DMZ and WAN2 can connect to other network segments.

To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode:

1Connect the Internal interface connectors to PCs and other network devices in your internal network.

The Internal interface functions as a switch, allowing up to four devices to be connected to the internal network and the internal interface.

2Connect the WAN1 interface to the network segment connected to the external firewall or router.

Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the WAN1 interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.

3Optionally connect the WAN2 and DMZ interfaces to other networks.

Figure 11: FortiGate-60 Transparent mode connections

Internal Network Other Network

Hub or Switch

D M Z

Internal

Hub or Switch

FortiGate-60		LINK	100	LINK 100	LINK	100	LINK	100	LINK 100	LINK 100	LINK 100
				INTERNAL
	PWR	STATUS 1		2	3		4		DMZ	WAN1	WAN2

WAN1

Public Switch or Router

Internet

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