Transparent Mode Installation; Preparing To Configure Transparent Mode - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-3000 Installation Manual

Transparent mode installation

Preparing to configure Transparent mode

FortiGate-3000 Installation Guide
FortiGate-3000 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR5
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
page 27. If you want to install two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see
availability installation" on page
FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see
page 21.
This chapter describes:
• Preparing to configure Transparent mode
• Using the web-based manager
• Using the front control buttons and LCD
• Using the command line interface
• Using the setup wizard
• Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
• Next steps
Use Table 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.
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"NAT/Route mode installation" on
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"Planning the FortiGate configuration" on
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