Fortinet FortiGate-800 manual Transparent mode configuration examples

Transparent mode configuration examples	Transparent mode installation
Figure 10: FortiGate-800 Transparent mode connections
Internal Network	Other Network

Hub or Switch

Internal	D M Z
I N T E R N A L E X T E R N A L D M Z	HA	1234CONSOLE USB

Esc	Enter
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FortiGate-800 External Interface 4

Public Switch or Router

Internet

Other Network

Transparent mode configuration examples

A FortiGate unit operating in Transparent mode still requires a basic configuration to operate as a node on the IP network. As a minimum, the FortiGate unit must be configured with an IP address and subnet mask. These are used for management access and to allow the unit to receive antivirus and definitions updates. Also, the unit must have sufficient route information to reach:

•the management computer,

•The FortiResponse Distribution Network (FDN),

•a DNS server.

A route is required whenever the FortiGate unit connects to a router to reach a destination. If all the destinations are located on the external network, you might be required to enter only a single default route. If, however, the network topology is more complex, you might be required to enter one or more static routes in addition to the default route.

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