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Fortinet FortiGate 60B User Manual

Fortinet FortiGate 60B
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FortiGate-60B
FortiOS 3.0 MR6
INSTALL GUIDE

Table of Contents

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Fortinet FortiGate 60B Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorDesktop
Firewall Throughput150 Mbps
Virtual Domains (VDOMs)5
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Power SupplyExternal AC adapter

Summary

Introduction

Register your FortiGate unit

Register the unit to receive updates and access technical support.

About the FortiGate-60B

About this document

Provides an overview of the document's content, structure, and conventions.

Further Reading

Lists additional resources and documentation for further information.

Customer service and technical support

Information on how to contact Fortinet for customer service and technical assistance.

Installing

Environmental specifications

Details operating temperature, storage, humidity, and air flow requirements for installation.

Cautions and warnings

Highlights important safety precautions and warnings before installing the unit.

Plugging in the FortiGate

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the power supply and network cables.

Configuring

NAT vs. Transparent mode

Explains the two operating modes: NAT/Route and Transparent, and their use cases.

Connecting to the FortiGate unit

Provides methods for connecting to the FortiGate for configuration and administration.

Configuring NAT mode

Covers interface configuration, DNS settings, and default routes for NAT mode.

Configure the interfaces

Steps to configure IP addresses and netmasks for FortiGate interfaces.

Configuring Transparent mode

Switching to Transparent mode

Procedures to switch the FortiGate unit from NAT mode to Transparent mode.

Configure a DNS server

Steps to configure DNS server settings for network name resolution.

Adding firewall policies

Guidance on creating firewall policies to control network traffic flow.

Verify the configuration

Backing up the configuration

Instructions on how to back up the FortiGate configuration for safekeeping.

Restoring a configuration

Procedures to restore a previously backed-up FortiGate configuration.

Additional configuration

Optional configurations to enhance firewall control and system management.

Set the time and date

How to set the system date and time accurately for scheduling and logging.

Advanced configuration

Protection profiles

Groups settings to tailor network protection levels for different traffic types.

Firewall policies

Defines rules for controlling network traffic, including source, destination, and action.

Antivirus options

Configuration for preventing malicious files and scanning incoming traffic for viruses.

Configuring the modem interface

Selecting a modem mode

Options for setting the modem to redundant or standalone operational modes.

Configuring modem settings

Detailed settings for modem configuration, including dial-up accounts and timeouts.

Configuring the modem using the CLI

Instructions for configuring modem settings via the Command Line Interface.

FortiGate Firmware

Downloading firmware

Where to download the latest firmware images and release notes from the support site.

Using the web-based manager

Procedures for upgrading, downgrading, or reverting firmware via the web interface.

Using the CLI

Methods for managing firmware using the Command Line Interface, including upgrades and reverts.

Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI

Restoring the previous configuration

Steps to restore a previous configuration after firmware installation using CLI commands.

Backup and Restore from a USB key

Instructions for backing up and restoring configuration files using a USB key.

Using the USB Auto-Install

Feature to automatically update configuration and firmware on system reboot via USB.

Testing new firmware before installing

Type G to get the new firmware image from the TFTP server

Part of the procedure to test firmware by loading it from a TFTP server.

Type R.

Part of the procedure to test firmware by running it with the current configuration.

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