Configuring basic settings

NAT/Route mode installation

 

 

Note: If you change the IP address of the interface you are connecting to, you must connect through a web browser again using the new address. Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address of the interface. If the new IP address of the interface is on a different subnet, you may have to change the IP address of your computer to the same subnet.

To configure DNS server settings

1Go to System > Network > DNS.

2Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.

3Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

4Select OK.

To add a default route

Add a default route to configure where the FortiGate unit sends traffic destined for an external network (usually the Internet). Adding the default route also defines which interface is connected to an external network. The default route is not required if the interface connected to the external network is configured using DHCP or PPPoE.

1Go to System > Router > Static.

2If the Static Route table contains a default route (IP and Mask set to 0.0.0.0), select the Delete icon to delete this route.

3Select Create New.

4Set Destination IP to 0.0.0.0.

5Set Mask to 0.0.0.0.

6Set Gateway to the default gateway IP address.

7Set Device to the interface connected to the external network.

8Select OK.

Using the front control buttons and LCD

Basic settings, including interface IP addresses, netmasks, default gateways, and the FortiGate operating mode can be configured using the LCD and front control buttons on the FortiGate unit. Use the information that you recorded in Table 6 on

page 28 to complete the following procedure. Start when Main Menu is displayed on the LCD.

Note: You cannot configure DHCP or PPPoE from the control buttons and LCD. Instead you can use the web-based manager, the CLI, or the setup wizard.

To change the IP address and netmask of an interface

1Press Enter to display the interface list.

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Fortinet 800F manual Using the front control buttons and LCD, To configure DNS server settings Go to System Network DNS

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