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Starting the setup wizard
Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)
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After you complete the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit
between the internal network and the Internet.
There are 5 10/100 Base-T connectors on the FortiGate-500A:
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LAN, a 4-port switch for connecting the FortiGate to an internal network,
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port 1 for connecting to another internal network,
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port 2 for connecting to your public switch or router and the Internet,
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ports 3 and 4 for connecting to other networks,
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port 4 can also be connected to other FortiGate-500A units for high availability (see
"High availability installation" on page
Ports 5 and 6 are 10/100/1000 Base-T connectors that can be connected to other
networks.
Note: You can also create redundant connections to the Internet by connecting two interfaces
to separate Internet connections. For example, you could connect port 2 and 3 to different
Internet connections, each provided by a different service provider.
To connect the FortiGate unit running in NAT/Route mode
1
Connect port 1 to the hub or switch connected to the internal network.
2
Connect port 2 to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service
Provider.
Figure 9: FortiGate-500A NAT/Route mode connections
Hub or Switch
Esc
Enter
A
FortiGate-500A
Internal Network
Port 1
P o rt 3
CONSOLE
USB
LAN
10/100
10/100/1000
L1
L2
L3
L4
1
2
3
4
5
6
Port 2
Public Switch
or Router
Internet
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NAT/Route mode installation
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DMZ Network
Web Server
Mail Server
Hub or Switch
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