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Completing the configuration Transparent mode installation

Configuring the Transparent mode management IP address

1Make sure that you are logged into the CLI.
2Set the management IP address and netmask to the IP address and netmask that you
recorded in Table16 on page 59. Enter:
set system management ip <IP address> <netmask>
Example
set system management ip 10.10.10.2 255.255.255.0
3Confirm that the address is correct. Enter:
get system management
The CLI lists the management IP address and netmask.

Configure the Transparent mode default gateway

1Make sure that you are logged into the CLI.
2Set the default route to the default gateway that you recorded in Table16 on page 59.
Enter:
set system route number <number> gw1 <IP address>
Example
set system route
number 0 gw1
204.23.1.2
Completing the configuration
Use the information in this section to complete the initial configuration of the FortiGate
unit.

Setting the date and time

For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the
FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network
Time Protocol (NTP) server.
For information about setting the FortiGate system date and time, see “Setting system
date and time” on page 169.

Enabling antivirus protection

You can protect users on your internal network from downloading a virus from the
Internet.
1Go to Firewall > Policy > Internal->External.
2Select Edit to edit this policy.
3Select Anti-Virus & Web filter to enable antivirus protection for this policy.
4Select the Scan Content Profile.
5Select OK to save the changes.