Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-50A Quick Start

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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
1 March 2007
Checking the Package Contents
Connecting
Planning the Configuration
PWR STATUS
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
LINK 100 LINK 100
PWR STATUS
A
Power
LED
Status
LED
External
Interface
Internal
Interface
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Power Cable Power Supply
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
FortiGa te-50A
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Q ui c k St a r t G u i d e
Documentation
INTERNAL E XTERNAL
LINK 100 LINK 100
PWR STATUS
A
Internal
External
DC+12V
USB
Back
Power
USB
Internal
Front
External
Modem Console
RJ-45 Serial
Connection
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Internal Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connection to the internal network.
External Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connection to the Internet.
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.
Modem RJ-11 Inactive port for this model.
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.
Connect the FortiGate unit to a power outlet and to the internal and external networks.
Before beginning to congure the FortiGate unit, you need to plan how to integrate the unit into your network. Your conguration 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
congured 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
private and public
networks. In its default
NAT/Route mode congu-
ration, the unit functions as
a rewall. Firewall policies
control communications
through the FortiGate unit.
No trafc 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 congure a management IP address so that you can make
conguration 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 conguration,
the unit functions as a rewall.
No trafc 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 trafc between
these network segments.
Router
Internet
10.10.10.1
Management IP
Internal
network
Hub
or switch
10.10.10.3
Gateway to public network
204.23.1.6 10.10.10.2
External
Internal
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external networks
Refer to the Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to control trafc, and how to congure HA, antivirus protection, FortiGuard, Web content ltering, Spam ltering,
intrusion prevention (IPS), and virtual private networking (VPN).
FortiGate-50A
01-30004-0138-20070301
Quick conguration using the default settings
You can quickly set up your FortiGate unit for a home or small ofce 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 congure the required settings for the external interface. You can also
congure 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 conguration 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.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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.
Internal
External
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected
equipment has power.
Flashing Green Network activity at this interface.
Off No link established.
Internet
Internal
network
Router
Hub or switch
External
204.23.1.5
Internal
192.168.1.99
192.168.1.3
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
LINK 100 LINK 100
PWR STATUS
A
Internal
External
DC+12V
USB
Power cable connects to power supply
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects
to Internet (public switch, router or modem)
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects to
LAN or switch on internal network
Crossover Ethernet cable connects to
management computer on internal network
or
Optional connection to a serial modem
Modem Console
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable connects to management computer