Choosing The Configuration Tool; Web-Based Manager; Command Line Interface (Cli) - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-5001FA2 Security System Manual

Quick Configuration Guide

Choosing the configuration tool

Web-based manager

Command Line Interface (CLI)

FortiGate-5001FA2 Security System Guide
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Figure 8: Example FortiGate-5001FA2 board operating in Transparent mode
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external
networks.
PWR ACC
Internal
network
You would typically deploy a FortiGate-5001FA2 security system in Transparent
mode on a private network behind an existing firewall or behind a router. In the
default Transparent mode configuration, the FortiGate-5001FA2 security system
functions as a firewall. No traffic can pass through the FortiGate-5001FA2 security
system until you add firewall policies.
You can use either the web-based manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI)
to configure the FortiGate board.
The FortiGate-5001FA2 web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use the web-based manager to configure the FortiGate-5001FA2 administrator
password, the interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server
addresses.
Requirements:
• An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-5001FA2 board and
management computer.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher on the management computer.
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator
password, the interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server
addresses.
Requirements:
• The serial connector that came packaged with your FortiGate-5001FA2 board.
• Terminal emulation application (for example, HyperTerminal for Windows) on
the management computer.
Internet
204.23.1.2
Gateway to
public
network
192.168.1.1
FortiGate-5001FA2 module
in Transparent mode
port2
USB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CONSOLE
STA IPM
port3
port1
192.168.1.99
Management IP
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal network segments.
Choosing the configuration tool
Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external
networks.
Internal
network
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