Fortinet FortiGate 3600 Quick Start Manual

LED State
Green
Power
Off
Green
Display Panel LEDs:
1, 2, 3, 4 Flashing
5/HA, INT, EXT Green
Off
Amber
Flashing
Amber
Port 1
Green
Off
Amber
Flashing
Amber
Internal, External
Green
Off

Checking the Package Contents

Connector Type Speed
Internal SC 1000Base-SX
External SC 1000Base-SX
Port 1 RJ-45 10/100Base-T
Port 2 to 4 SC 1000Base-SC
Port 5/HA SC 1000Base-SC
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.
• If only one power supply is connected, an audible alarm sounds to indicate a failed
power supply. To stop this alarm, press the red alarm cancel button.
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.
No link established.
The link is up.
Network activity at this interface.
Link speed is 100Mb/s
Link speed is 10Mb/s
The link is up.
Network activity at this interface.
Link speed is 1000Mb/s
Link speed is 100Mb/s
Protocol Description
Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to the internal
network.
Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to the internet.
Ethernet Optional connection to a 10/100Base-T network.
Ethernet Optional multimode fiber optic connections to
other networks.
Ethernet Optional multimode fiber optic connection to an-
other network, or to other FortiGate-3600 units
for high availability (HA).
RS-232 Optional connection to the management com-
serial puter. Provides access to the command line
interface (CLI).
Internal Network
Routing policies controlling
traffic between internal
networks.
Internal
Internal
192.168.1.99
Port 1
network
External 10.10.10.1
NAT mode policies controlling
traffic between internal
and external networks.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
23 January 2009
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects
to another network
SC fiber optic cables connect to other networks

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.
192.168.1.3
Internet
10.10.10.2
Esc Enter
1 2
Front
POWER
Esc Enter
Hi-Temp
2
1 3 4 5/HA INTERNAL
LCD Control 1, 2, 3, 4, 5/HA Internal
Display Buttons Interfaces Interface
Back
Alarm
Cancel
Redundant RS-232 Serial
Button
Hot-Swappable Connection Hot Swappable
Fan Assemblies Power Supplies
POWER 1 2 3
Esc Enter
Hi-Temp 4 5/HA INT EXT
1 2 3 4 5/HA INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects
to Internet (public switch, router or modem)
Crossover Ethernet cable connects to management computer on internal network
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects to LAN or switch on internal network
External
Internal
Router
Hub or switch
POWER 1 2 3
Hi-Temp 4 5/HA INT EXT
3 4 5/HA INTERNAL EXTERNAL
FortiGate-3600
01-30006-0041-20090123
1 2 3
Ethernet Cables:
4 5/HA EXT
INT Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
EXTERNAL
Null-Modem Cable
(RS-232)
External Power Cables (2)
Interface
Rack-Mount Brackets
Power
Supply
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
LEDs
POWER 1 2 3
Esc Enter
Hi-Temp 4 5/HA INT EXT
1 2 3 4 5/HA INTERNAL EXTERNAL
FortiGate-3600
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Products mentioned in this document are trademarks.
Redundant
Documentation
Optional null modem cable connects
to serial port on management computer
Power cables connect to power outlets
Web Server
Mail Server
Port 1
Internal
network