Using The Web-Based Manager; Using The Front Control Buttons And Lcd - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-200A Install Manual

Configuring the FortiGate unit

Using the web-based manager

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Use the web-based manager to complete the initial configuration of the FortiGate
unit. You can continue to use the web-based manager for all FortiGate unit
settings.
For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see
the web-based manager" on page
unit, it is configured to run in NAT/Route mode.
To switch to Transparent mode using the web-based manager
Go to System > Status.
Select Change beside the Operation Mode.
Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.
Type the Management IP/Netmask address and the Default Gateway address you
gathered in Table 15 on page
Select Apply.
You do not have to reconnect to the web-based manager at this time. Once you
select Apply, the changes are immediate, and you can go to the system
dashboard to verify the FortiGate unit has changed to Transparent mode.
To configure DNS server settings
Go to System > Network > Options.
Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.
Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.
Select Apply.
This procedure describes how to use the front control buttons and LCD to
configure Transparent mode and Transparent mode IP addresses. Use the
information you recorded in
To change the management IP address and netmask
Press Enter to display the option list.
Use the up or down arrows to highlight Management Interface.
Set the management interface IP address.
Use the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the value of each IP
address digit. Press Enter to move to the next digit. Press Esc to move to the
previous digit.
After you set the last digit of the IP address, press Enter.
Use the down arrow to highlight Netmask.
Press Enter and set the management IP Netmask.
After you set the last digit of the Netmask, press Enter.
Press Esc to return to the main menu setting.
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Table 15 on page 42 to complete this procedure.
Transparent mode installation
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