Next Steps - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-400 Installation Manual

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FortiGate-400 Installation Guide
2 Connect interface 2 to the network segment connected to the external firewall or
router.
3 Optionally connect interfaces 3 and 4/HA to hubs or switches connected to your other
networks (the example shows a connection to interface 3).
Figure 10: FortiGate-400 Transparent mode connections
Hub or Switch
Esc Enter
FortiGate-400
You can use the following information to configure FortiGate system time, to register
the FortiGate unit, and to configure antivirus and attack definition updates.
Refer to the FortiGate Administration Guide for complete information on configuring,
monitoring, and maintaining your FortiGate unit.
To set the date and time
For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time must be
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or configure the
FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a Network
Time Protocol (NTP) server.
1 Go to System > Config > Time.
2 Select Refresh to display the current FortiGate system date and time.
Internal Network
Port 1 Por t 3
1 2 3 4 / HA
Port 2
Public Switch
Internet
01-28004-0022-20040830
Other Network
Hub or Switch
or Router
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