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NAT/Route mode installation
This chapter describes how to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode. For
information about installing a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see “Transparent
mode installation” on page37. For information about installing two or more FortiGate
units in HA mode, see “High availability installation” on page 45. For more information
about installing the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “Planning the FortiGate
configuration” on page20.
This chapter describes:
•Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode
•Using the web-based manager
•Using the front control buttons and LCD
•Using the command line interface
•Using the setup wizard
•Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)
•Configuring the networks
•Next steps

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

Use Tabl e 5 to gather the information that you need to customize NAT/Route mode
settings.
You can configure the FortiGate unit in several ways:
• the web-based manager GUI is a complete interface for configuring most settings.
See “Using the web-based manager” on page27.
• the front control buttons and LCD provide access to basic settings “Using the front
control buttons and LCD” on page28.
• the command line interface (CLI) is a complete text-based interface for configuring
all settings. See “Using the command line interface” on page29.
• the setup wizard provides easy, fast configuration of the most basic settings to get
the unit up and running quickly. See “Using the setup wizard” on page32.
The method that you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access
and equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.