Fortinet FortiGate-800 Secure installation, configuration, and management, Web-based manager

Models: FortiGate-800

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Secure installation, configuration, and management

Introduction

 

 

Secure installation, configuration, and management

The first time you power on the FortiGate unit, it is already configured with default IP addresses and security policies. Connect to the web-based manager, set the operating mode, and use the Setup wizard to customize FortiGate IP addresses for your network, and the FortiGate unit is ready to protect your network. You can then use the web-based manager to customize advanced FortiGate features.

You can also create a basic configuration using the FortiGate front panel control buttons and LCD.

Web-based manager

Using HTTP or a secure HTTPS connection from any computer running Internet Explorer, you can configure and manage the FortiGate unit. The web-based manager supports multiple languages. You can configure the FortiGate unit for HTTP and HTTPS administration from any FortiGate interface.

You can use the web-based manager to configure most FortiGate settings. You can also use the web-based manager to monitor the status of the FortiGate unit. Configuration changes made using the web-based manager are effective immediately without resetting the firewall or interrupting service. Once you are satisfied with a configuration, you can download and save it. The saved configuration can be restored at any time.

Figure 1: The FortiGate web-based manager and setup wizard

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Fortinet FortiGate-800 manual Secure installation, configuration, and management, Web-based manager