Introduction; Secure Installation, Configuration, And Management - Fortinet Switch 800F Installation Manual

Introduction

Secure installation, configuration, and management

FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide
FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR6
FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls improve network security, reduce network misuse and
abuse, and help you use communications resources more efficiently without
compromising the performance of your network. FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls are
ICSA-certified for firewall, IPSec, and antivirus services.
The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall is a dedicated easily managed security device that
delivers a full suite of capabilities that include:
• application-level services such as virus protection and content filtering,
• network-level services such as firewall, intrusion detection, VPN, and traffic
shaping.
The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall uses Fortinet's Accelerated Behavior and Content
Analysis System (ABACAS™) technology, which leverages breakthroughs in chip
design, networking, security, and content analysis. The unique ASIC-based
architecture analyzes content and behavior in real-time, enabling key applications to
be deployed right at the network edge where they are most effective at protecting your
networks.
The FortiGate-800/800F model provides
the performance demanded by large
enterprises. Features include high
throughput, a total of 8 network
connections (4 user-defined), 802.1Q
VLAN support, virtual domains, stateful
failover HA, and support for the RIP and
OSPF routing protocols. The flexibility,
reliability, and easy management of the
FortiGate-800/800F makes it a natural choice for enterprise applications.
The FortiGate unit default configuration includes default interface IP addresses and is
only a few steps away from protecting your network. There are several ways to
configure basic FortiGate settings:
• the web-based manager,
• the front panel front keypad and LCD,
• the command line interface (CLI), or
• the setup wizard.
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