Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-1000 Quick Start Manual

LED State
Green
Power
Off
Amber
Internal
Flashing
External
Amber
Port 1
Port 2
Green
Port 3
Port 4/HA
Off
Checking the Package Contents
Connector Type Speed
Internal RJ-45 1000 Base-T
External RJ-45 1000 Base-T
Port 1 to 3 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
Port 4/HA RJ-45 10/100 Base-T
CONSOLE DB-9 9600 bps
Connecting
Connect the FortiGate unit to a power outlet and to the internal and external networks.
• Place the unit on a stable surface.
• The FortiGate unit requires 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) clearance above and on each side to
allow for cooling.
• Make sure the power switch on the back of the unit is turned off before connecting the
power and network cables.
• MAIN MENU appears when the unit is up and running.

Planning the Configuration

Before beginning to configure the FortiGate unit, you need to plan how to integrate the unit into your network. Your configuration plan is dependent upon the operating mode that you select:
NAT/Route mode (the default) or Transparent mode. Refer to the Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to control traffic, and how to configure HA, antivirus protection, FortiGuard,
Web content filtering, Spam filtering, intrusion prevention (IPS), and virtual private networking (VPN).
NAT/Route mode
In NAT/Route mode, each FortiGate unit is visible to the network that it is connected to. All
of its interfaces are on different subnets. Each interface connected to a network must be
configured with an IP address that is valid for that network.
You would typically use NAT/Route mode when the FortiGate unit is deployed as a gateway
between private and public networks. In its default NAT/Route mode configuration, the unit
functions as a firewall. Firewall policies control communications through the FortiGate unit.
No traffic can pass through the FortiGate unit until you add firewall policies.
In NAT/Route mode, firewall policies can operate in NAT mode or in Route mode. In NAT
mode, the FortiGate unit performs network address translation before IP packets are sent to
the destination network. In Route mode, no translation takes place.
204.23.1.5
Internet
Router
Description
The FortiGate unit is on.
The FortiGate unit is off.
The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Network activity at this interface.
The interface is connected.
Port 1 to 4 at up to 100 Mbps.
Internal and External connect at up to 1000 Mbps.
No link established.
Protocol Description
Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to the internal
network.
Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to the Internet.
Ethernet Optional connection to other networks.
Ethernet Optional connection to other networks, or to
other FortiGate-1000 units for high avail-
ability (HA).
RS-232 Optional connection to the management
serial computer.
Provides access to the command line inter-
face (CLI).
Internal Network
192.168.1.3
Routing policies controlling
traffic between internal
networks.
Internal
192.168.1.99
Internal
Port 1
External network
10.10.10.1
NAT mode policies controlling
traffic between internal
and external networks.
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LCD
to serial port on management computer

Transparent mode

In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit is invisible to the network. All of its interfaces are on
the same subnet. You only have to configure a management IP address so that you can make
configuration changes.
You would typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network behind
an existing firewall or behind a router. In its default Transparent mode configuration, the unit
functions as a firewall. No traffic can pass through the FortiGate unit until you add firewall
policies.
You can connect up to four network segments to the FortiGate unit to control traffic between
these network segments.
Internet
10.10.10.2
Esc Enter
Front View
Esc Enter 1 2 3 4 / HA INTERNAL
Control Power 1, 2, 3, 4/HA Internal
Buttons Light Interface Interface
Back View
RS-232 Serial Power
Connection Connection
Crossover Ethernet cable connects to
management computer on internal network
Straight-through Ethernet cables
connect to other networks
Enter
Esc 1 2 3 4 / HA
Optional null modem cable connects
Port 1
External
Internal
Router
Hub or switch
1 2 3 4 / HA INTERNAL EXTERNAL
FortiGate-1000
01-30002-0039-20060705
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover x 2
Grey - Straight-through x 2
EXTERNAL
Null-Modem Cable
External
(RS-232)
Interface
Power Cable
Rack-Mount Brackets
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
Power
Esc Enter 1 2 3 4 / HA INTERNAL EXTERNAL
FortiGate-1000
Switch
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Straight-through Ethernet cable connects to
LAN or switch on internal network
Straight-through Ethernet cable
connects to Internet
(public switch, router or modem)
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Power cable connects
to power outlet
Web Server
Mail Server
Internal
network