NAT/Route mode installation | Configuring the FortiWiFi |
Example
If the default gateway IP is 204.23.1.2 and this gateway is connected to WAN1:
config router static edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 set gateway 204.23.1.2 set device wan1
end
Verify the connection
To verify the connection, try the following:
•ping the FortiWiFi unit
•browse to the
•retrieve or send email from your email account
If you cannot browse to the web site or retrieve/send email from your account, review the previous steps to ensure all information was entered correctly and try again.
You are now finished the initial configuration of the FortiWiFi unit.
Connecting the FortiWiFi unit to the network(s)
When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiWiFi unit between your internal network and the Internet.
The following network connections are available on the FortiWiFi unit:
•Internal for connecting to your internal network
•WAN1 for connecting to the Internet
•WLAN is the interface to the wireless LAN on the FortiWiFi models
•WAN2 is the interface to an external network
•DMZ is the interface to the DMZ network
To connect the FortiWiFi unit
1Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
2Connect the WAN1 interface to the Internet.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the WAN1 interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.
3Optionally connect the DMZ interface to your DMZ network.
You can use a DMZ network to provide access from the Internet to a web server or other server without installing the servers on your internal network.
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