Configuring basic settings

NAT/Route mode installation

 

 

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 5 on

page 26 to complete the following procedure. Start when Main Menu is displayed on the LCD.

To change the IP address and netmask of an interface

1Press Enter to display the interface list.

2Use the up and down arrows to highlight the name of the interface to change and press Enter.

3Press Enter for IP address.

4Use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value of each IP address digit. Press Enter to move to the next digit. Press Esc to move to the previous digit.

Note: When you enter an IP address, the LCD always shows three digits for each part of the address. For example, the IP address 192.168.100.1 appears on the LCD as 192.168.100.001. The IP address 192.168.23.45 appears as 192.168.023.045.

5After you set the last digit of the IP address, press Enter.

6Use the down arrow to highlight Netmask.

7Press Enter and change the Netmask.

8After you set the last digit of the Netmask, press Enter.

9Press Esc to return to the Main Menu.

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Fortinet FORTIGATE, 500A, 127 Using the front control buttons and LCD, To add a default route, Go to System Router Static

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