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NAT/Route mode installation
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your networks
FortiGate-50R Installation and Configuration Guide
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Set the default route to the Default Gateway IP address (not required for DHCP and
PPPoE).
set system route number <route_no> dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 gw1
<gateway_ip>
Example
set system route number 0 dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 gw1 204.23.1.2
When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit
between your internal network and the Internet.
There are two 10/100 BaseTX connectors on the FortiGate-50:
•
Internal for connecting to your internal network,
•
External for connecting to the Internet.
To connect the FortiGate-50 unit:
1
Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
2
Connect the External interface to the Internet.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If
you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the External interface to the internal or
LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.
Figure 5: FortiGate-50 network connections
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your networks
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