Using The Web-Based Manager; Configuring Basic Settings - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-3000 Install Manual

Configuring the FortiGate unit

Using the web-based manager

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You can use the web-based manager for the initial configuration of the FortiGate
unit and all FortiGate unit settings. For information about connecting to the web-
based manager, see "Connecting to the web-based manager" on page

Configuring basic settings

After connecting to the web-based manager, use the following procedures to
complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit.
To add/change the administrator password
Go to System > Admin > Administrators.
Select the Change Password icon for the admin administrator.
Enter the new password and enter it again to confirm.
Select OK.
To configure interfaces
Go to System > Network > Interface.
Select the edit icon for an interface.
Set the addressing mode for the interface.
Choose from manual, DHCP, or PPPoE.
Complete the addressing configuration.
• For manual addressing, enter the IP address and netmask for the interface.
• For DHCP addressing, select DHCP and any required settings.
• For PPPoE addressing, select PPPoE, and enter the username and password
and any other required settings.
For information about how to configure these and other interface settings, see the
FortiGate online help or the
Select OK.
Repeat this procedure for each interface.
Note: If you change the IP address of the interface you are connecting to, you must
connect through a web browser again using the new address. Browse to https:// followed by
the new IP address of the interface. If the new IP address of the interface is on a different
subnet, you may have to change the IP address of your computer to the same subnet.
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.
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