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USB
WAN2 WAN1 DMZ
DC+12V
Internal
Modem Console
Optional connection to DMZ network
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects
to Internet (public switch, router or modem)
Straight-through
Ethernet cables connect
to computers on internal network
Power cable connects to power supply
Optional redundant connection to Internet
Optional connection to a serial modem
(serial to USB adapter required)
Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable connects to management computer
Planning the Configuration
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Internal RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet A 4-port switch connection for up to four devices or
the internal network.
WAN1 and
WAN2
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Redundant connections to the Internet.
DMZ RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Optional connection to a DMZ network or to other
FortiGate-60 units for high availability (HA). For
details, see the Documentation CD-ROM.
Console RJ-45 9600 Bps RS-232 Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface
(CLI).
USB USB USB Optional connection for the FortiUSB key, modem or
backup operation.
Place the unit on a stable surface. It requires 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) clearance above and
on each side to allow for cooling.
Plug in power cable to unit before connecting power.
The Status light ashes while the unit is starting up and turns off when the system is up
and running.
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Connect the FortiGate unit to a power outlet and to the internal and external networks.
Before beginning to congure the FortiGate unit, you need to plan how to integrate the unit into your network. Your conguration plan depends on the operating mode you select: NAT/Route
mode (the default) or Transparent mode.
NAT/Route mode
In NAT/Route mode, each FortiGate unit is visible to the network that it is connected to. All of
its interfaces are on different subnets. Each interface that is connected to a network must be
congured with an IP
address that is valid for
that network.
You would typically use
NAT/Route mode when the
FortiGate unit is deployed
as a gateway between pri-
vate and public networks.
In its default NAT/Route
mode conguration, the
unit functions as a rewall.
Firewall policies control
communications through
the FortiGate unit. No
trafc can pass through
the FortiGate unit until you add rewall policies. In NAT/Route mode, rewall policies can
operate in NAT mode or in Route mode. In NAT mode, the FortiGate unit performs network
address translation before IP packets are sent to the destination network. In Route mode, no
translation takes place.
Transparent mode
In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit is invisible to the network. All of its interfaces are on
the same subnet. You only have to congure a management IP address so that you can make
conguration changes.
You would typically use the
FortiGate unit in Transparent
mode on a private network
behind an existing rewall or
behind a router. In its default
Transparent mode congura-
tion, the unit functions as a
rewall. No trafc can pass
through the FortiGate unit until
you add rewall policies.
You can connect up to four network segments to the FortiGate unit to control trafc between
these network segments.
Router
Internet
Internal
network
Hub
or switch
10.10.10.3
Internal
WAN1
Gateway to public network
204.23.1.5 10.10.10.2
Refer to the Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to control trafc, and how to congure HA, antivirus protection, FortiGuard, Web content ltering, Spam ltering,
intrusion prevention (IPS), and virtual private networking (VPN).
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Quick conguration using the default settings
You can quickly set up your FortiGate unit for a home or small ofce using the web-based
manager and the default settings in NAT/Route mode.
All you need to do is set your network computers to use DHCP, access the web-based
manager, and congure the required settings for the external interface. You can also
congure DNS and a default route if needed. The FortiGate unit automatically assigns IP
addresses for up to 100 computers in the internal network.
Connect the FortiGate unit to the network.
Set the all the network computers to use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP address.
The FortiGate internal interface acts as a DHCP server for the internal network and assigns
IP addresses to all computers in the range 192.168.1.110 –192.168.1.210.
From the management computer browse to https://192.168.1.99. The FortiGate
web-based manager appears.
Go to System > Network > Interface and select Edit for the External interface.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select one of the following Addressing modes
Manual: enter a static IP address and netmask, select OK, and go to step 6
DHCP: to get an IP address from the ISP select DHCP and go to step 9
PPPoE: to get an IP address from the ISP select PPPoE and go to step 9
Go to System > Network > DNS.
Select one of the following DNS settings
Obtain DNS server address automatically: select to get the DNS addresses from the
ISP, select Apply
Use the following DNS server addresses: select and enter the DNS server
addresses given to you by the ISP, select Apply
Go to Router > Static, select Create New, enter the default gateway address and select
OK. Network conguration is complete. Proceed to part 7 of this Quick Start Guide.
Select Retrieve default gateway from server and Override internal DNS options if your
ISP supports them, select OK, and proceed to part 7 of this Quick Start Guide.
Go to step 6 if you are not selecting these options.
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LED State Description
Power
Green The FortiGate unit is on.
Off The FortiGate unit is off.
Status
Green/Flashing
Green
The FortiGate unit is starting up.
Off The FortiGate unit is running normally.
Link
(Internal, DMZ,
WAN1, WAN2)
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected
equipment has power.
Flashing Green Network activity at this interface.
Off No link established.
100
(Internal, DMZ,
WAN1, WAN2)
Green The interface is connected at 100Mbps.
Internet
Router
Inter nal
net work
DMZ
10.10.10.1
10.10.10.2
Inter nal Network
192.168.1.3
Internal
192.168.1.99
Routing policies controlling
traffic between internal
networks.
WAN1
204.23.1.5
NAT mode policies controlling
traffic between internal
and external networks.
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
WAN1 WAN2
PWR STATUS
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
WAN1 WAN2
PWR STATUS
Power
LED
Status
LED
Internal Interface,
switch connectors
1,2,3,4
WAN 1,2
Interface
DMZ
Interface
Internal
Interface
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Power Cable Power Supply
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
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