Secure Installation, Configuration, And Management; Web-Based Manager - Fortinet FortiGate 400 Installation & Configuration Manual

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Secure installation, configuration, and management

Secure installation, configuration, and management

Web-based manager

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Installation is quick and simple. The first time you turn on the FortiGate unit, it is
already configured with default IP addresses and security policies. Connect to the
web-based manager, set the operating mode, and use the setup wizard to customize
FortiGate IP addresses for your network, and the FortiGate unit is set to protect your
network. You can then use the web-based manager to customize advanced FortiGate
features to meet your needs.
You can also create a basic configuration using the FortiGate front panel control
buttons and LCD.
Using HTTP or a secure HTTPS connection from any computer running Internet
Explorer, you can configure and manage the FortiGate unit. The web-based manager
supports multiple languages. You can configure the FortiGate unit for HTTP and
HTTPs administration from any FortiGate interface.
You can use the web-based manager for most FortiGate configuration settings. You
can also use the web-based manager to monitor the status of the FortiGate unit.
Configuration changes made with the web-based manager are effective immediately
without the need to reset the firewall or interrupt service. Once a satisfactory
configuration has been established, it can be downloaded and saved. The saved
configuration can be restored at any time.
Figure 1: The FortiGate web-based manager and setup wizard
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