NAT/Route mode installation

Configuring basic settings

 

 

Using the web-based manager

You can use the web-based manager for the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit. You can also continue to use the web-based manager for all FortiGate unit settings.

For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 14.

Configuring basic settings

After connecting to the web-based manager you can use the following procedures to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit.

To add/change the administrator password

1Go to System > Admin > Administrators.

2Select the Change Password icon for the admin administrator.

3Enter the new password and enter it again to confirm.

4Select OK.

To configure interfaces

1Go to System > Network > Interface.

2Select the edit icon for an interface.

3Set the addressing mode for the interface. Choose from manual, DHCP, or PPPoE.

4Complete the addressing configuration.

For manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface.

For DHCP addressing, select DHCP and any required settings.

For PPPoE addressing, select PPPoE, and enter the username and password and any other required settings.

For information about how to configure these and other interface settings, see the

FortiGate online help or the FortiGate Administration Guide.

5Select OK.

6Repeat this procedure for each interface.

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.

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