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

Quick Configuration Guide

Choosing the configuration tool

Web-based manager

Command Line Interface (CLI)

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Figure 8: Example FortiGate-5001C board operating in Transparent mode
FortiGate-5001C
Transparent mode
You can use either the web-based manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI) to
configure the FortiGate board.
The FortiGate-5001C web-based manager is an easy to use management tool. Use the
web-based manager to configure the FortiGate-5001C administrator password, the
interface addresses, the default gateway, and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
• An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-5001C 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-5001C board.
• Terminal emulation application (for example, HyperTerminal for Windows) on the
management computer.
Internal
network
Management
IP 192.168.1.99
port1
port2
board in
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