Transparent mode installation

Reconnecting to the web-based manager

 

 

To configure the default gateway

1Go to System > Network > Management.

2Set Default Gateway to the default gateway IP address that you recorded in Table 8 on page 38.

3Select Apply.

Reconnecting to the web-based manager

If you changed the IP address of the management interface while you were using the setup wizard, you must reconnect to the web-based manager using the new IP address. Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address of the management interface. Otherwise, you can reconnect to the web-based manager by browsing to https://10.10.10.1. If you connect to the management interface through a router, make sure that you have added a default gateway for that router to the management IP default gateway field.

Using the front control buttons and LCD

This procedure describes how to use the control buttons and LCD to configure Transparent mode IP addresses. Use the information that you recorded in Table 8 on page 38 to complete this procedure. Starting with Main Menu displayed on the LCD, use the front control buttons and LCD:

To change the management IP address and netmask

1Press Enter to display the option list.

2Use the up and down arrows to highlight Manager interface.

3Set the management interface IP address.

Use 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.

4After you set the last digit of the IP address, press Enter.

5Use the down arrow to highlight Netmask.

6Press Enter and set the management IP Netmask.

7After you set the last digit of the Netmask, press Enter.

8Press Esc to return to the Main Menu.

To add a default gateway

1Press Enter to display the option list.

2Use the down arrow to highlight Default Gateway.

3Press Enter and set the default gateway.

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Fortinet Network Router, FORTIGATE Reconnecting to the web-based manager, To change the management IP address and netmask

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