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Transparent mode installation
This chapter describes how to install a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode. If you want
to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “NAT/Route mode installation” on
page 25. For more information about installing the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode,
see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on page 20.
This chapter describes:
• Preparing to configure Transparent mode
• Using the web-based manager
• Using the command line interface
• Using the setup wizard
• Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
• Next steps
Preparing to configure Transparent mode
Use Tab le 9 to gather the information that you need to customize Transparent mode
settings.
You can configure Transparent mode using four methods:
• the web-based manager GUI
• front control buttons and LCD
• command line interface (CLI)
• setup wizard
The method you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access and
equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.