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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 Table 16 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 Table 16 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
4Select the Scan Content Profile.
5Select OK to save the changes.
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