Installation Guide: Fortigate 100

FortiGate 100 Installation Guide
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Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
Secure installation, configuration, and management .......................................................... 5
Web-based manager ...................................................................................................... 6
Command line interface .................................................................................................. 6
Setup wizard ................................................................................................................... 7
Document conventions ....................................................................................................... 7
Fortinet documentation ....................................................................................................... 8
Comments on Fortinet technical documentation............................................................. 9
Customer service and technical support........................................................................... 10
Getting started ..................................................................................................... 11

Package contents ............................................................................................................. 12
Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 12
Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off ..................................................................... 13
Connecting to the web-based manager ............................................................................ 14
Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)............................................................... 14
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings ............................................................... 16
Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration .............................................. 16
Factory default Transparent mode network configuration............................................. 17
Factory default firewall configuration ............................................................................ 17
Factory default protection profiles................................................................................. 18
Planning the FortiGate configuration ................................................................................ 19
NAT/Route mode .......................................................................................................... 20
NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections...................................... 20
Transparent mode......................................................................................................... 21
Configuration options .................................................................................................... 22
Next steps ......................................................................................................................... 23
NAT/Route mode installation.............................................................................. 25

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode ......................................... 25
DHCP or PPPoE configuration ..................................................................................... 26
Using the web-based manager ......................................................................................... 26
Configuring basic settings............................................................................................. 27
Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 28
Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode ..................................... 28
Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 31
Starting the setup wizard .............................................................................................. 32
Reconnecting to the web-based manager .................................................................... 32
Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s) ............................................................... 32
Configuring the networks .................................................................................................. 34
Next steps ......................................................................................................................... 34
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Transparent mode installation............................................................................ 37

Preparing to configure Transparent mode ........................................................................ 37
Using the web-based manager ......................................................................................... 38
Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 39
Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 41
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network ................................................................. 42
Next steps ......................................................................................................................... 43
High availability installation................................................................................ 45

Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor priorities ...................................................... 45
Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation.................................................................... 45
High availability configuration settings .......................................................................... 45
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager .............................. 47
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI.......................................................... 48
Connecting the cluster to your networks........................................................................... 49
Installing and configuring the cluster................................................................................. 51
Index ...................................................................................................................... 53
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FortiGate-100 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR4
Introduction
FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls improve network security, reduce network misuse and
abuse, and help you use communications resources more efficiently without
compromising the performance of your network. FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls are
ICSA-certified for firewall, IPSec, and antivirus services.
The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall is a dedicated easily managed security device that
delivers a full suite of capabilities that include:
• application-level services such as virus protection and content filtering,
• network-level services such as firewall, intrusion detection, VPN, and traffic
shaping.
The FortiGate Antivirus Firewall uses Fortinet’s Accelerated Behavior and Content
Analysis System (ABACAS™) technology, which leverages breakthroughs in chip
design, networking, security, and content analysis. The unique ASIC-based
architecture analyzes content and behavior in real-time, enabling key applications to
be deployed right at the network edge where they are most effective at protecting your
networks.
The FortiGate-100 model is an easy-to-
deploy and easy-to-administer solution that
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office applications. The FortiGate

installation wizard guides users through a simple process that enables most
installations to be up and running in minutes.
The FortiGate-100 also supports advanced features such as 802.1Q VLAN, virtual
domains, high availability (HA), and the RIP and OSPF routing protocols.
Secure installation, configuration, and management

The FortiGate unit default configuration includes a default firewall policy and IP
addresses and is only a few steps away from protecting your network. There are
several ways to configure basic FortiGate settings:
• the web-based manager,
• the command line interface (CLI), or
• the setup wizard.
The CLI or the web-based manager can then be used to complete configuration and
to perform maintenance and administration.

Web-based manager Introduction
Web-based manager
Using HTTP or a secure HTTPS connection from any computer running Internet
Explorer, you can configure and manage the FortiGate unit. The web-based manager
supports multiple languages. You can configure the FortiGate unit for HTTP and
HTTPS administration from any FortiGate interface.
You can use the web-based manager to configure most FortiGate settings. You can
also use the web-based manager to monitor the status of the FortiGate unit.
Configuration changes made using the web-based manager are effective immediately
without resetting the firewall or interrupting service. Once you are satisfied with a
configuration, you can download and save it. The saved configuration can be restored
at any time.
Figure 1: FortiGate web-based manager and setup wizard
Command line interface

You can access the FortiGate command line interface (CLI) by connecting a
management computer serial port to the FortiGate RS-232 serial console connector.
You can also use Telnet or a secure SSH connection to connect to the CLI from any
network that is connected to the FortiGate unit, including the Internet.
The CLI supports the same configuration and monitoring functionality as the
web-based manager. In addition, you can use the CLI for advanced configuration
options that are not available from the web-based manager.
This Installation Guide contains information about basic and advanced CLI
commands. For a more complete description about connecting to and using the
FortiGate CLI, see the FortiGate CLI Reference Guide.
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Introduction Setup wizard
Setup wizard
The FortiGate setup wizard provides an easy way to configure the basic initial settings
for the FortiGate unit. The wizard walks through the configuration of a new
administrator password, FortiGate interfaces, DHCP server settings, internal servers
(web, FTP, etc.), and basic antivirus settings.
Document conventions
This guide uses the following conventions to describe command syntax.
• Angle brackets < > to indicate variables.
For example:
execute restore config <filename_str>
You enter:
execute restore config myfile.bak
<xxx_str> indicates an ASCII string that does not contain new-lines or carriage
returns.
<xxx_integer> indicates an integer string that is a decimal (base 10) number.
<xxx_octet> indicates a hexadecimal string that uses the digits 0-9 and letters
A-F.
<xxx_ipv4> indicates a dotted decimal IPv4 address.
<xxx_v4mask> indicates a dotted decimal IPv4 netmask.
<xxx_ipv4mask> indicates a dotted decimal IPv4 address followed by a dotted
decimal IPv4 netmask.
<xxx_ipv6> indicates a dotted decimal IPv6 address.
<xxx_v6mask> indicates a dotted decimal IPv6 netmask.
<xxx_ipv6mask> indicates a dotted decimal IPv6 address followed by a dotted
decimal IPv6 netmask.
• Vertical bar and curly brackets {|} to separate alternative, mutually exclusive
required keywords.
For example:
set opmode {nat | transparent}
You can enter set opmode nat or set opmode transparent.
• Square brackets [ ] to indicate that a keyword or variable is optional.
For example:
show system interface [<name_str>]
To show the settings for all interfaces, you can enter show system interface.
To show the settings for the internal interface, you can enter show system
interface internal.

Setup wizard Introduction
• A space to separate options that can be entered in any combination and must be
separated by spaces.
For example:
set allowaccess {ping https ssh snmp http telnet}
You can enter any of the following:
set allowaccess ping
set allowaccess ping https ssh
set allowaccess https ping ssh
set allowaccess snmp
In most cases to make changes to lists that contain options separated by spaces,
you need to retype the whole list including all the options you want to apply and
excluding all the options you want to remove.
Fortinet documentation
Information about FortiGate products is available from the following FortiGate User
Manual volumes:
• FortiGate QuickStart Guide
Each QuickStart Guide provides the basic information required to connect and
install a FortiGate model.
• FortiGate Installation Guide
Each Installation Guide provides detailed information required to install a FortiGate
model. Includes hardware reference, default configuration, installation procedures,
connection procedures, and basic configuration procedures.
• FortiGate Administration Guide
Each Administration Guide describes how to configure a FortiGate model.
Configuration information includes how to use FortiGate firewall policies to control
traffic flow through the FortiGate unit and how to configure VPN, IPS, antivirus,
web filtering, spam filtering. The administration guide also describes how to use
protection profiles to apply intrusion prevention, antivirus protection, web content
filtering, and spam filtering to traffic passing through the FortiGate unit.
• FortiGate CLI Reference Guide
Describes how to use the FortiGate CLI and contains a reference to all FortiGate
CLI commands.
• FortiGate Log Message Reference Guide
Describes the structure of FortiGate log messages and provides information on all
log messages generated by the FortiGate unit.
• FortiGate High Availability Guide
Contains in-depth information about FortiGate High Availability and the FortiGate
Clustering Protocol (FGCP).
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Introduction Comments on Fortinet technical documentation
The FortiGate online help also contains procedures for using the FortiGate web-based
manager to configure and manage the FortiGate unit. For a complete list of FortiGate
documentation visit Fortinet Technical Support at http://support.fortinet.com.
Comments on Fortinet technical documentation

You can send information about errors or omissions in this document, or any Fortinet
technical documentation, to [email protected].

Comments on Fortinet technical documentation Introduction
Customer service and technical support

For antivirus and attack definition updates, firmware updates, updated product
documentation, technical support information, and other resources, please visit the
Fortinet technical support web site at http://support.fortinet.com.
You can also register FortiGate Antivirus Firewalls from http://support.fortinet.com and
change your registration information at any time.
Fortinet email support is available from the following addresses:
[email protected] For customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin

America and South America.
[email protected] For customers in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Malaysia, all other Asian countries, and Australia.
[email protected] For customers in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Mainland
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
For information on Fortinet telephone support, see http://support.fortinet.com.

When requesting technical support, please provide the following information:
• Your name
• Company name
• Location
• Email address
• Telephone number
• FortiGate unit serial number
• FortiGate model
• FortiGate FortiOS firmware version
• Detailed description of the problem
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Getting started
This section describes unpacking, setting up, and powering on a FortiGate Antivirus
Firewall unit. This section includes:
• Package contents
• Mounting
• Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off
• Connecting to the web-based manager
• Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)
• Factory default FortiGate configuration settings
• Planning the FortiGate configuration
• Next steps

Getting started
Package contents
The FortiGate-100 package contains the following items:
• FortiGate-100 Antivirus Firewall
• one orange crossover ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300248)
• one gray regular ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300249)
• one null modem cable (Fortinet part number CC300247)
• FortiGate-100 Quick Start Guide
• CD containing the FortiGate user documentation
• one power cable and AC adapter
Figure 2: FortiGate-100 package contents
Front
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
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Internal, External, DMZ Status Power

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Power Cable Power Supply
DC +12V 5A Console
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Connection Connection Interfaces
Mounting
The FortiGate-100 unit can be installed on any stable surface. Make sure that the unit
has at least 1.5 in. (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to allow for adequate air flow
and cooling.
Dimensions
• 10.25 x 6.13 x 1.75 in. (26 x 15.6 x 4.5 cm)
Weight
• 1.75 lb. (0.8 kg)
Power requirements
• DC input voltage: 12 V
• DC input current: 5 A
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Getting started
Environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
• Storage temperature: -13 to 158°F (-25 to 70°C)
• Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off

To power on the FortiGate unit
1 Connect the AC adapter to the power connection at the back of the FortiGate-100 unit.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.
3 Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
The FortiGate-100 unit starts. The Power and Status LEDs are on. The Status LED
flashes while the FortiGate-100 unit is starting and remains lit when the system is
running.
Table 1: FortiGate-100 LED indicators
LED State Description

Power Green The FortiGate unit is powered on.
Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.
Status Flashing The FortiGate unit is starting up.
Green The FortiGate unit is running normally.
Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.
Internal Green The correct cable is in use, and the connected equipment has
External power.
DMZ Flashing Network activity at this interface.
(front) green
Off No link established.
Internal Green The correct cable is in use, and the connected equipment has
External power.
DMZ Flashing Network activity at this interface.
interfaces amber
(back) Off No link established.
To power off the FortiGate unit

Always shut down the FortiGate operating system properly before turning off the
power switch.
1 From the web-based manager, go to System > Maintenance > ShutDown, select
Shut Down and select Apply, or from the CLI, enter:
execute shutdown
2 Disconnect the power supply.

Getting started
Connecting to the web-based manager

Use the following procedure to connect to the web-based manager for the first time.
Configuration changes made with the web-based manager are effective immediately
without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.
To connect to the web-based manager, you need:
• a computer with an ethernet connection,
• Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher,
• a crossover cable or an ethernet hub and two ethernet cables.
Note: You can use the web-based manager with recent versions of most popular web
browsers. The web-based manager is fully supported for Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher.
To connect to the web-based manager

1 Set the IP address of the computer with an ethernet connection to the static IP
address 192.168.1.2 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0.
2 Using the crossover cable or the ethernet hub and cables, connect the internal
interface of the FortiGate unit to the computer ethernet connection.
3 Start Internet Explorer and browse to the address https://192.168.1.99. (remember to
include the “s” in https://).
The FortiGate login is displayed.
Figure 3: FortiGate login
4 Type admin in the Name field and select Login.
Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

As an alternative to the web-based manager, you can install and configure the
FortiGate unit using the CLI. Configuration changes made with the CLI are effective
immediately without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.
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Getting started
To connect to the FortiGate CLI, you need:

• a computer with an available communications port,
• the null modem cable included in your FortiGate package,
• terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal for Windows.
Note: The following procedure describes how to connect to the CLI using Windows
HyperTerminal software. You can use any terminal emulation program.
To connect to the CLI

1 Connect the null modem cable to the communications port of your computer and to
the FortiGate Console port.
2 Make sure that the FortiGate unit is powered on.
3 Start HyperTerminal, enter a name for the connection, and select OK.
4 Configure HyperTerminal to connect directly to the communications port on your
computer and select OK.
5 Select the following port settings and select OK.
Bits per second 9600

Data bits 8
Parity None
Stop bits 1
Flow control None
6 Press Enter to connect to the FortiGate CLI.

The following prompt is displayed:
FortiGate-100 login:
7 Type admin and press Enter twice.
The following prompt is displayed:
Welcome !
Type ? to list available commands. For information about how to use the CLI, see the
FortiGate CLI Reference Guide.

Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration Getting started
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings

The FortiGate unit is shipped with a factory default configuration. The default
configuration allows you to connect to and use the FortiGate web-based manager to
configure the FortiGate unit onto the network. To configure the FortiGate unit onto the
network you add an administrator password, change network interface IP addresses,
add DNS server IP addresses, and configure basic routing, if required.
If you plan to operate the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, you can switch to
Transparent mode from the factory default configuration and then configure the
FortiGate unit onto the network in Transparent mode.
Once the network configuration is complete, you can perform additional configuration
tasks such as setting system time, configuring virus and attack definition updates, and
registering the FortiGate unit.
The factory default firewall configuration includes a single network address translation
(NAT) policy that allows users on your internal network to connect to the external
network, and stops users on the external network from connecting to the internal
network. You can add more firewall policies to provide more control of the network
traffic passing through the FortiGate unit.
The factory default protection profiles can be used to apply different levels of antivirus
protection, web content filtering, spam filtering, and IPS to the network traffic that is
controlled by firewall policies.
• Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration
• Factory default Transparent mode network configuration
• Factory default firewall configuration
• Factory default protection profiles
Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration

When the FortiGate unit is first powered on, it is running in NAT/Route mode and has
the basic network configuration listed in Table 2. This configuration allows you to
connect to the FortiGate unit web-based manager and establish the configuration
required to connect the FortiGate unit to the network. In Table 2, HTTPS
administrative access means you can connect to the web-based manager using
HTTPS protocol through this interface. Ping administrative access means this
interface responds to ping requests.
Table 2: Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration
Administrator User name: admin

account Password: (none)
IP: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Internal interface
Administrative Access: HTTP, HTTPS,
Ping
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Getting started Factory default Transparent mode network configuration
Table 2: Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration (Continued)

IP: 192.168.100.99
External interface Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Administrative Access: Ping
IP: 10.10.10.1
DMZ interface Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Administrative Access: HTTPS, Ping
Default Gateway (for default route) 192.168.100.1
Interface connected to external network external
(for default route)
Default Route
Network Settings A default route consists of a default gateway and the name of
the interface connected to the external network (usually the
Internet). The default gateway directs all non-local traffic to this
interface and to the external network.
Primary DNS Server 207.192.200.1
Secondary DNS Server 207.192.200.129
Factory default Transparent mode network configuration

In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit has the default network configuration listed in
Table 3.
Table 3: Factory default Transparent mode network configuration
Administrator User name: admin

account Password: (none)
IP: 10.10.10.1
Management IP
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Primary DNS Server: 207.194.200.1
DNS
Secondary DNS Server: 207.194.200.129
Internal HTTPS, Ping
Administrative access External Ping
DMZ HTTPS, Ping
Factory default firewall configuration

FortiGate firewall policies control how all traffic is processed by the FortiGate unit.
Until firewall policies are added, no traffic can be accepted by or pass through the
FortiGate unit. The factory default configuration contains one firewall policy that allows
all traffic originating on the internal network to access the Internet. No other traffic is
allowed through the FortiGate unit. To allow traffic through the FortiGate unit you can
add firewall policies. See the FortiGate Administration Guide for information about
adding firewall policies.
The following firewall configuration settings are included in the default firewall
configuration to make it easier to add firewall policies.

Factory default protection profiles Getting started
Table 4: Default firewall configuration
Configuration setting Name Description

Firewall policy Internal -> External Source: All Destination: All
Firewall address All Firewall address matches the source or
destination address of any packet.
Pre-defined service More than 50 Select from any of the 50 pre-defined services
predefined services to control traffic through the FortiGate unit that
uses that service.
Recurring schedule Always The recurring schedule is valid at any time.
Protection Profiles Strict, Scan, Web, Control how the FortiGate unit applies virus
Unfiltered scanning, web content filtering, spam filtering,
and IPS.
The factory default firewall configuration is the same in NAT/Route and Transparent
mode.
Factory default protection profiles

Use protection profiles to apply different protection settings for traffic that is controlled
by firewall policies. You can use protection profiles to:
• Configure antivirus protection for HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP firewall
policies
• Configure Web filtering for HTTP firewall policies
• Configure Web category filtering for HTTP firewall policies
• Configure spam filtering for IMAP, POP3, and SMTP firewall policies
• Enable the Intrusion Protection System (IPS) for all services
• Enable content logging for HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP firewall policies
Using protection profiles, you can build protection configurations that can be applied
to different types of firewall policies. This allows you to customize types and levels of
protection for different firewall policies.
For example, while traffic between internal and external addresses might need strict
protection, traffic between trusted internal addresses might need moderate protection.
You can configure firewall policies for different traffic services to use the same or
different protection profiles.
Protection profiles can be added to NAT/Route mode and Transparent mode firewall
policies.
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Getting started Factory default protection profiles
The FortiGate unit comes preconfigured with four protection profiles.
Strict To apply maximum protection to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic.
You may not use the strict protection profile under normal circumstances but
it is available if you have problems with viruses and require maximum
screening.
Scan To apply antivirus scanning and file quarantining to HTTP, FTP, IMAP,
POP3, and SMTP content traffic.
Web To apply antivirus scanning and web content blocking to HTTP content
traffic. You can add this protection profile to firewall policies that control
HTTP traffic.
Unfiltered To apply no scanning, blocking or IPS. Use if you do not want to apply
content protection to content traffic. You can add this protection profile to
firewall policies for connections between highly trusted or highly secure
networks where content does not need to be protected.
Figure 4: Web protection profile settings
Planning the FortiGate configuration

Before you configure the FortiGate unit, you need to plan how to integrate the unit into
the network. Among other things, you must decide whether you want the unit to be
visible to the network, which firewall functions you want it to provide, and how you
want it to control the traffic flowing between its interfaces.
Your configuration plan depends on the operating mode that you select. The FortiGate
unit can be configured in one of two modes: NAT/Route mode (the default) or
Transparent mode.

NAT/Route mode Getting started
NAT/Route mode
In NAT/Route mode, the FortiGate unit is visible to the network. Like a router, all its
interfaces are on different subnets. The following interfaces are available in
NAT/Route mode:
• External is the interface to the external network (usually the Internet).
• Internal is the interface to the internal network.
• DMZ is the interface to the DMZ network.
You can add firewall policies to control whether communications through the
FortiGate unit operate in NAT or Route mode. Firewall policies control the flow of
traffic based on the source address, destination address, and service of each packet.
In NAT mode, the FortiGate unit performs network address translation before it sends
the packet to the destination network. In Route mode, there is no address translation.
You typically use NAT/Route mode when the FortiGate unit is operating as a gateway
between private and public networks. In this configuration, you would create NAT
mode firewall policies to control traffic flowing between the internal, private network
and the external, public network (usually the Internet).
If you have multiple internal networks, such as a DMZ network in addition to the
internal, private network, you could create route mode firewall policies for traffic
flowing between them.
Figure 5: Example NAT/Route mode network configuration
Internal network
192.168.1.3
FortiGate-100 Unit Internal
in NAT/Route mode 192.168.1.1
External
204.23.1.5 Route mode policies
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10.10.10.2
NAT mode policies controlling
traffic between internal and
external networks. 10.10.10.23
NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections

In NAT/Route mode, you can configure the FortiGate unit with multiple redundant
connections to the external network (usually the Internet). For example, you could
create the following configuration:
• External is the default interface to the external network (usually the Internet).
• DMZ is the redundant interface to the external network.
• Internal is the interface to the internal network.
You must configure routing to support redundant Internet connections. Routing can be
used to automatically redirect connections from an interface if its connection to the
external network fails.
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Otherwise, security policy configuration is similar to a NAT/Route mode configuration

with a single Internet connection. You would create NAT mode firewall policies to
control traffic flowing between the internal, private network and the external, public
network (usually the Internet). If you have multiple internal networks, such as a DMZ
network, in addition to the internal, private network, you can create route mode firewall
policies for traffic flowing between them.
Figure 6: Example NAT/Route multiple internet connection configuration
FortiGate-100 Unit
External in NAT/Route mode
204.23.1.5
Internal network
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192.168.1.3
DMZ Internal
64.83.32.45 192.168.1.1
NAT mode policies controlling

traffic between internal and
external networks.
Transparent mode
In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit is invisible to the network. Similar to a
network bridge, all FortiGate interfaces must be on the same subnet. You only have to
configure a management IP address so that you can make configuration changes.
The management IP address is also used for antivirus and attack definition updates.
You typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network behind
an existing firewall or behind a router. The FortiGate unit performs firewall functions,
IPSec VPN, virus scanning, IPS, web content filtering, and Spam filtering.
Figure 7: Example Transparent mode network configuration

FortiGate-100 Unit
Gateway to in Transparent mode
public network
204.23.1.5 192.168.1.1 Internal network
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192.168.1.3
(firewall, router) External 192.168.1.2 Internal
Management IP
Transparent mode policies

controlling traffic between
internal and external networks
You can connect up to three network segments to the FortiGate unit to control traffic
between these network segments.
• External can connect to the external firewall or router.
• Internal can connect to the internal network.
• DMZ can connect to another network segment.

Configuration options Getting started
Configuration options
Once you have selected Transparent or NAT/Route mode operation, you can
complete the configuration plan and begin to configure the FortiGate unit.
You can use the web-based manager GUI, the command line interface (CLI) for the
basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. You can use the web-based manager setup
wizard for easy configuration of a few more advanced settings.
Web-based manager
You can configure most basic and advanced setting from the web-based manager
GUI.
CLI
If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode, you can add
the administration password and all interface addresses using the CLI. You can also
add DNS server IP addresses and a default route for the external interface.
Additionally, you can use the CLI to configure the external interface for either a
manual (static) or a dynamic (DHCP or PPPoE) address. You can change the
configuration of the FortiGate DHCP server to supply IP addresses for the computers
on your internal network.
If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in Transparent mode, you can use
the CLI to switch to Transparent mode. Then you can add the administration
password, the management IP address and gateway, and the DNS server addresses.
Setup wizard
If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode (the default),
you can use the setup wizard to:
• add the administration password
• configure the internal interface address
• choose either a manual (static) or a dynamic (DHCP or PPPoE) address for the
external interface
• add a default route for the external interface
• add the DNS server IP addresses
• add the DHCP server settings and IP addresses
• add various internal server IP addresses including web, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, and
FTP servers
• set the antivirus protection to high, medium, or none
If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in Transparent mode, you can
switch to Transparent mode from the web-based manager and then use the setup
wizard to add the administration password, the management IP address and gateway,
and the DNS server addresses.
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Getting started Configuration options
Next steps
Now that your FortiGate unit is operating, you can proceed to configure it to connect to
networks:
• If you are going to operate the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, go to
“NAT/Route mode installation” on page 25.
• If you are going to operate the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, go to
“Transparent mode installation” on page 37.
• If you are going to operate the or more FortiGate units in HA mode, go to “High
availability installation” on page 45.

Configuration options Getting started
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NAT/Route mode installation

This chapter describes how to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode. For
information about installing a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see “Transparent
mode installation” on page 37. For information about installing two or more FortiGate
units in HA mode, see “High availability installation” on page 45. For more information
about installing the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “Planning the FortiGate
configuration” on page 19.
This chapter describes:
• Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

• Using the web-based manager
• Using the command line interface
• Using the setup wizard
• Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)
• Configuring the networks
• Next steps
Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

Use Table 5 to gather the information that you need to customize NAT/Route mode
settings.
You can configure the FortiGate unit in several ways:
• the web-based manager GUI is a complete interface for configuring most settings.
See “Using the web-based manager” on page 26.
• the command line interface (CLI) is a complete text-based interface for configuring
all settings. See “Using the command line interface” on page 28.
• the setup wizard provides easy, fast configuration of the most basic settings to get
the unit up and running quickly. See “Using the setup wizard” on page 31.
The method that you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access
and equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.

DHCP or PPPoE configuration NAT/Route mode installation
Table 5: NAT/Route mode settings
Administrator Password:
IP: _____._____._____._____
Internal
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
IP: _____._____._____._____
External
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
IP: _____._____._____._____
DMZ
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
Default Gateway: _____._____._____._____
Interface connected to
external network (usually
external):
Network settings A default route consists of a default gateway and the name of the
interface connected to the external network (usually the Internet).
The default gateway directs all non-local traffic to this interface and
to the external network.
Primary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____
Secondary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____
DHCP or PPPoE configuration

You can configure any FortiGate interface to acquire its IP address from a DHCP or
PPPoE server. Your ISP may provide IP addresses using one of these protocols.
To use the FortiGate DHCP server, you need to configure an IP address range and
default route for the server. No configuration information is required for interfaces that
are configured to use DHCP.
PPPoE requires you to supply a user name and password. In addition, PPPoE
unnumbered configurations require you to supply an IP address. Use Table 6 to
record the information you require for your PPPoE configuration.
Table 6: PPPoE settings
User name:
Password:
Using the web-based manager

You can use the web-based manager for the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit.
You can also continue to use the web-based manager for all FortiGate unit settings.
For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see “Connecting to the
web-based manager” on page 14.
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NAT/Route mode installation Configuring basic settings
Configuring basic settings

After connecting to the web-based manager you can use the following procedures to
complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit.
To add/change the administrator password
1 Go to System > Admin > Administrators.
2 Select the Change Password icon for the admin administrator.
3 Enter the new password and enter it again to confirm.
4 Select OK.
To configure interfaces
1 Go to System > Network > Interface.
2 Select the edit icon for an interface.
3 Set the addressing mode for the interface.
Choose from manual, DHCP, or PPPoE.
4 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 FortiGate Administration Guide.
5 Select OK.
6 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
1 Go to System > Network > DNS.
2 Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.
3 Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.
4 Select OK.

Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode installation
To add a default route

Add a default route to configure where the FortiGate unit sends traffic destined for an
external network (usually the Internet). Adding the default route also defines which
interface is connected to an external network. The default route is not required if the
interface connected to the external network is configured using DHCP or PPPoE.
1 Go to System > Router > Static.
2 If the Static Route table contains a default route (IP and Mask set to 0.0.0.0), select
the Delete icon to delete this route.
3 Select Create New.
4 Set Destination IP to 0.0.0.0.
5 Set Mask to 0.0.0.0.
6 Set Gateway to the default gateway IP address.
7 Set Device to the interface connected to the external network.
8 Select OK.
Using the command line interface

You can also configure the FortiGate unit using the command line interface (CLI). For
information about connecting to the CLI, see “Connecting to the command line
interface (CLI)” on page 14.
Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode

Use the information that you gathered in Table 5 on page 26 to complete the following
procedures.
To add/change the administrator password

1 Log in to the CLI.
2 Change the admin administrator password. Enter:
config system admin
edit admin
set password <psswrd>
end
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NAT/Route mode installation Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode
To configure interfaces
1 Log in to the CLI.

2 Set the IP address and netmask of the internal interface to the internal IP address and
netmask that you recorded in Table 5 on page 26. Enter:
config system interface

edit internal
set mode static
set ip <address_ip> <netmask>
end
Example
edit internal
set mode static
set ip <192.168.120.99> <255.255.255.0>
end
3 Set the IP address and netmask of the external interface to the external IP address
and netmask that you recorded in Table 5 on page 26.
config system external

edit external
set mode static
end
Example
config system external
edit external
set mode static
set ip <204.23.1.5> <255.255.255.0>
end
To set the external interface to use DHCP, enter:
edit external
set mode dhcp
end
To set the external interface to use PPPoE, enter:
edit external
set mode pppoe
set connection enable
set username <name_str>
set password <psswrd>
end
4 Use the same syntax to set the IP address of each FortiGate interface as required.

Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode NAT/Route mode installation
5 Confirm that the addresses are correct. Enter:
get system interface
The CLI lists the IP address, netmask, and other settings for each of the FortiGate
interfaces.
• Set the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. Enter
config system dns

set primary <address_ip>
set secondary <address_ip>
end
Example
config system dns

set primary 293.44.75.21
set secondary 293.44.75.22
end
To add a default route
Add a default route to configure where the FortiGate unit sends traffic that should be
sent to an external network (usually the Internet). Adding the default route also
defines which interface is connected to an external network. The default route is not
required if the interface connected to the external network is configured using DHCP
or PPPoE.
• Set the default route to the Default Gateway IP address. Enter:
config router static

edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
set gateway <gateway_IP>
set device <interface>
end
Example
If the default gateway IP is 204.23.1.2 and this gateway is connected to the external
interface:

edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
set gateway 204.23.1.2
set device external
end
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NAT/Route mode installation Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode
Using the setup wizard

From the web-based manager, you can use the setup wizard to complete the initial
configuration of the FortiGate unit. For information about connecting to the web-based
manager, see “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 14.
If you are configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode (the default),
you can use the setup wizard to:
• add the administration password

• configure the internal interface address
• choose either a manual (static) or a dynamic (DHCP or PPPoE) address for the
external interface
• add a default route for the external interface
• add the DNS server IP addresses
• add the DHCP server settings and IP addresses
• add various internal server IP addresses including web, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, and
FTP servers
• set the antivirus protection to high, medium, or none
Table 7 lists the additional settings that you can configure with the setup wizard. See
Table 5 on page 26 and Table 6 on page 26 for other settings.
Table 7: Setup wizard settings
Password Prepare an administrator password.

Internal Interface Use the information you gathered in Table 5 on page 26.
External Interface Use the information you gathered in Table 5 on page 26.
Starting IP: _____._____._____._____
Ending IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
DHCP server Default _____._____._____._____
Gateway:
DNS IP: _____._____._____._____
Your FortiGate firewall contains a DHCP server to automatically set up
the addresses of computers on your internal network
Web Server: _____._____._____._____
SMTP Server: _____._____._____._____
POP3 Server: _____._____._____._____
Internal servers IMAP Server: _____._____._____._____
FTP Server: _____._____._____._____
If you provide access from the Internet to a web server, SMTP server,
POP3 server IMAP server, or FTP server installed on an internal
network, add the IP addresses of the servers here.

Starting the setup wizard NAT/Route mode installation
Table 7: Setup wizard settings

High Create a protection profile that enables virus
scanning, file blocking, and blocking of oversize
email for HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. Add
this protection profile to a default firewall policy.
Medium Create a protection profile that enables virus
Antivirus scanning, for HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP
(recommended). Add this protection profile to a
default firewall policy.
None Do not configure antivirus protection.
Select one of these security levels to protect your network from viruses.
Starting the setup wizard

1 In the web-based manager, select Easy Setup Wizard.
Figure 8: Select the Easy Setup Wizard
2 Follow the instructions on the wizard pages and use the information that you gathered
in Table 5 on page 26 and Table 7 on page 31 to fill in the wizard fields.
3 Select the Next button to step through the wizard pages.
4 Confirm the configuration settings, and then select Finish and Close.
Note: If you use the setup wizard to configure internal server settings, the FortiGate unit adds
port forwarding virtual IPs and firewall policies for each server. For example, for each server
located on the Internal network the FortiGate unit adds an External->Internal firewall policy.
Reconnecting to the web-based manager

If you changed the IP address of the internal interface while you were using the setup
wizard, you must reconnect to the web-based manager using the new IP address.
Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address of the internal interface. The default
address of the internal interface is https://192.168.1.99.
You are now finished the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit, and can proceed to
“Next steps” on page 34.
Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)

When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit
between your internal network and the Internet.
There are three 10/100Base-TX connectors on the FortiGate-100:
• Internal for connecting to your internal network,
• External for connecting to the Internet,
• DMZ for connecting to a DMZ network.
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Note: You can also connect both the external and DMZ interfaces to different Internet
connections to provide a redundant connection to the Internet.
To connect the FortiGate unit:

1 Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
2 Connect the External interface to the Internet.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If
you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the External interface to the internal or
LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.
3 Optionally connect the DMZ interface to your DMZ network.
You can use a DMZ network to provide access from the Internet to a web server or
other server without installing the servers on your internal network.
Figure 9: FortiGate-100 NAT/Route mode connections
Internal Network DMZ Network
Web Server
Mail Server
Hub or Switch
Internal

POWER
D MZ
STATUS
Hub or Switch
FortiGate-100 External
Public Switch
or Router
Internet

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Configuring the networks

If you are running the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, your networks must be
configured to route all Internet traffic to the IP address of the FortiGate interface to
which they are connected.
• For the internal network, change the default gateway address of all computers and
routers connected directly to your internal network to the IP address of the
FortiGate internal interface.
• For the DMZ network, change the default gateway address of all computers and
routers connected directly to your DMZ network to the IP address of the FortiGate
DMZ interface.
• For the external network, route all packets to the FortiGate external interface.
If you are using the FortiGate unit as the DHCP server for your internal network,
configure the computers on your internal network for DHCP.
Make sure that the connected FortiGate unit is functioning properly by connecting to
the Internet from a computer on the internal network. You should be able to connect to
any Internet address.
Next steps
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 the 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.
3 Select a Time Zone from the list.
4 Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.
5 Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.
6 Set the hour, minute, second, month, day, and year as required.
7 Select Apply.
To use NTP to set the FortiGate date and time

2 Select Synchronize with NTP Server to configure the FortiGate unit to use NTP to
automatically set the system time and date.
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3 Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server that the FortiGate unit can
use to set its time and date.
4 Specify how often the FortiGate unit should synchronize its time with the NTP server.
5 Select Apply.
To register the FortiGate unit

After purchasing and installing a new FortiGate unit, you can register the unit by going
to the System Update Support page, or using a web browser to connect to
http://support.fortinet.com and selecting Product Registration.
To register, enter your contact information and the serial numbers of the FortiGate
units that you or your organization have purchased. You can register multiple
FortiGate units in a single session without re-entering your contact information.
To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates

You can configure the FortiGate unit to automatically receive new versions of the
virus, attack, and spam definitions on a schedule through the web-based manager.
You can also receive updates whenever a threat occurs by using Push Updates.
1 Go to System > Maintenance > Update Center.
2 Select Refresh to test the FortiGate unit connectivity with the FortiProtect Distribution
Network (FDN).
To be able to connect to the FDN the FortiGate unit default route must point to a
network such as the Internet to which a connection to the FDN can be established.
If FortiProtect Distribution Network changes to Available, then the FortiGate unit can
connect to the FDN.
3 Select Scheduled Update and configure a schedule for receiving antivirus and attack
definition updates.
4 Select Apply.
5 You can also select Update Now to receive the latest virus and attack definition
updates.
For more information about FortiGate settings please see the FortiGate Online Help or
the FortiGate Administration Guide.

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Transparent mode installation

This chapter describes how to install a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode. If you want
to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “NAT/Route mode installation” on
page 25. If you want to install two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see “High
availability installation” on page 45. For more information about installing the
FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on
page 19.
This chapter describes:
• Preparing to configure Transparent mode
• Using the web-based manager
• Using the command line interface
• Using the setup wizard
• Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
• Next steps
Preparing to configure Transparent mode

Use Table 8 to gather the information that you need to customize Transparent mode
settings.
You can configure Transparent mode using four methods:
• the web-based manager GUI
• front control buttons and LCD
• command line interface (CLI)
• setup wizard
The method you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access and
equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.

Transparent mode installation
Table 8: Transparent mode settings
Administrator Password:
IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
Default Gateway: _____._____._____._____
Management IP
The management IP address and netmask must be valid for the network
from which you will manage the FortiGate unit. Add a default gateway if the
FortiGate unit must connect to a router to reach the management
computer.
Primary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____
DNS Settings
Secondary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____
Using the web-based manager

You can use the web-based manager to complete the initial configuration of the
FortiGate unit. You can continue to use the web-based manager for all FortiGate unit
settings.
For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see “Connecting to the
web-based manager” on page 14.
The first time you connect to the FortiGate unit, it is configured to run in NAT/Route
mode.
To switch to Transparent mode using the web-based manager

1 Go to System > Status.
2 Select Change beside the Operation Mode.
3 Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.
4 Select OK.
To reconnect to the web-based manager, change the IP address of the management
computer to 10.10.10.2. Connect to the internal or DMZ interface and browse to
https:// followed by the Transparent mode management IP address. The default
FortiGate Transparent mode management IP address is 10.10.10.1.
To change the Management IP

1 Go to System > Network > Management.
2 Enter the management IP address and netmask that you recorded in Table 8 on
page 38.
3 Select access methods and logging for any interfaces as required.
4 Select Apply.

1 Go to System > Network > DNS.
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2 Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.

3 Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server.
4 Select OK.
To configure the default gateway

1 Go to System > Network > Management.
2 Set Default Gateway to the default gateway IP address that you recorded in Table 8
on page 38.
3 Select Apply.

If you changed the IP address of the management interface while you were using the
setup wizard, you must reconnect to the web-based manager using the new IP
address. Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address of the management
interface. Otherwise, you can reconnect to the web-based manager by browsing to
https://10.10.10.1. If you connect to the management interface through a router, make
sure that you have added a default gateway for that router to the management IP
default gateway field.
Using the command line interface

As an alternative to the web-based manager or setup wizard you can begin the initial
configuration of the FortiGate unit using the command line interface (CLI). To connect
to the CLI, see “Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)” on page 14. Use the
information that you gathered in Table 8 on page 38 to complete the following
procedures.
To change to Transparent mode using the CLI

1 Make sure that you are logged into the CLI.
2 Switch to Transparent mode. Enter:
config system global
set opmode transparent
end
The FortiGate unit restarts. After a few seconds, the login prompt appears.
3 Type admin and press Enter.
The following prompt appears:
Welcome !
4 Confirm that the FortiGate unit has switched to Transparent mode. Enter:
get system status
The CLI displays the status of the FortiGate unit including the following line of text:
Operation mode: Transparent

Reconnecting to the web-based manager Transparent mode installation
To configure the management IP address
2 Set the management IP address and netmask to the IP address and netmask that you
recorded in Table 8 on page 38. Enter:
config system manageip

end
Example
config system manageip

set ip 10.10.10.2 255.255.255.0
end
3 Confirm that the address is correct. Enter:
get system manageip
The CLI lists the management IP address and netmask.
1 Set the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses. Enter
config system dns

set primary <address_ip>
set secondary <address_ip>
end
Example
config system dns

set primary 293.44.75.21
set secondary 293.44.75.22
end
To configure the default gateway
2 Set the default route to the default gateway that you recorded in Table 8 on page 38.
Enter:

edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
set gateway <address_gateway>
set device <interface>
end
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Example
If the default gateway IP is 204.23.1.2 and this gateway is connected to port2:
edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
set gateway 204.23.1.2
set device port2
end
Using the setup wizard

From the web-based manager, you can use the setup wizard to begin the initial
configuration of the FortiGate unit. For information about connecting to the web-based
manager, see “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 14.
The first time you connect to the FortiGate unit, it is configured to run in NAT/Route
mode.
To switch to Transparent mode using the web-based manager

2 Select Change beside the Operation Mode.
3 Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.
4 Select OK.
To reconnect to the web-based manager, change the IP address of the management
computer to 10.10.10.2. Connect to the internal or DMZ interface and browse to
https:// followed by the Transparent mode management IP address. The default
FortiGate Transparent mode management IP address is 10.10.10.1.
To start the setup wizard

1 Select Easy Setup Wizard (the middle button in the upper-right corner of the
web-based manager).
2 Use the information that you gathered in Table 8 on page 38 to fill in the wizard fields.
Select the Next button to step through the wizard pages.
3 Confirm your configuration settings, and then select Finish and Close.

If you changed the IP address of the management interface while you were using the
setup wizard, you must reconnect to the web-based manager using the new IP
address. Browse to https:// followed by the new IP address of the management
interface. Otherwise, you can reconnect to the web-based manager by browsing to
https://10.10.10.1. If you connect to the management interface through a router, make
sure that you have added a default gateway for that router to the management IP
default gateway field.

Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network

When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect the FortiGate unit
between your internal network and the Internet. You can also connect a network to the
DMZ interface.
There are three 10/100Base-TX connectors on the FortiGate-100:
• Internal for connecting to your internal network
• External for connecting to an external firewall or router
• DMZ for connecting to another network segment
To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode:
1 Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
2 Connect the External interface to network segment connected to the external firewall
or router.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider.
3 Connect the DMZ interface to another network.
Figure 10: FortiGate-100 Transparent mode connections
Internal Network Other Network
Hub or Switch
Internal

POWER
D MZ
STATUS
Hub or Switch
FortiGate-100 External
Public Switch
or Router
Internet
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Next steps
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.
2 Select Refresh to display the current FortiGate system date and time.
3 Select your Time Zone from the list.
4 Optionally, select Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes check box.
5 Select Set Time and set the FortiGate system date and time.
6 Set the hour, minute, second, month, day, and year as required.
7 Select Apply.
To use NTP to set the FortiGate date and time
2 Select Synchronize with NTP Server to configure the FortiGate unit to use NTP to
automatically set the system time and date.
3 Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server that the FortiGate unit can
use to set its time and date.
4 Specify how often the FortiGate unit should synchronize its time with the NTP server.
5 Select Apply.
To register your FortiGate unit
After purchasing and installing a new FortiGate unit, you can register the unit by going
to the System Update Support page, or using a web browser to connect to
http://support.fortinet.com and selecting Product Registration.
To register, enter your contact information and the serial numbers of the FortiGate
units that you or your organization have purchased. You can register multiple
FortiGate units in a single session without re-entering your contact information.

To configure virus, attack, and spam definition updates

You can configure the FortiGate unit to automatically receive new versions of the
virus, attack, and spam definitions on a schedule through the web-based manager.
You can also receive updates whenever a threat occurs by using Push Updates.
1 Go to System > Maintenance > Update Center.
2 Select Refresh to test the FortiGate unit connectivity with the FortiProtect Distribution
Network (FDN).
To be able to connect to the FDN the FortiGate unit default route must point to a
network such as the Internet to which a connection to the FDN can be established.
If FortiProtect Distribution Network changes to Available, then the FortiGate unit can
connect to the FDN.
3 Select Scheduled Update and configure a schedule for receiving antivirus and attack
definition updates.
4 Select Apply.
5 You can also select Update Now to receive the latest virus and attack definition
updates.
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High availability installation

This chapter describes how to install two or more FortiGate units in an HA cluster. HA
installation involves three basic steps:
• Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation
• Connecting the cluster to your networks
• Installing and configuring the cluster
For information about HA, see the FortiGate Administration Guide and the FortiOS
High Availability technical note.
Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor priorities

The procedures in this chapter do not include steps for changing the priorities of
heartbeat devices or for configuring monitor priorities settings. Both of these HA
settings should be configured after the cluster is up and running.
Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation

A FortiGate HA cluster consists of two or more FortiGate units with the same HA
configuration. This section describes how to configure each of the FortiGate units to
be added to a cluster for HA operation. The procedures are the same for active-active
and active-passive HA.
• High availability configuration settings
• Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager
• Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI
High availability configuration settings

Use the following table to select the HA configuration settings for the FortiGate units in
the HA cluster.

High availability configuration settings High availability installation
Table 9: High availability settings
Active-Active Load balancing and failover HA. Each FortiGate unit in the
HA cluster actively processes connections and monitors the
status of the other FortiGate units in the cluster. The
primary FortiGate unit in the cluster controls load balancing.
Mode Active-Passive Failover HA. The primary FortiGate unit in the cluster
processes all connections. All other FortiGate units in the
cluster are passively monitor the cluster status and remain
synchronized with the primary FortiGate unit.
All members of the HA cluster must be set to the same HA mode.
The group ID range is from 0 to 63. All members of the HA cluster must have
the same group ID.
When the FortiGate units in the cluster are switched to HA mode, all of the
interfaces of all of the units in the cluster get the same virtual MAC address.
This virtual MAC address is set according to the group ID.
Group ID MAC Address
0 00-09-0f-06-ff-00
1 00-09-0f-06-ff-01
Group ID
2 00-09-0f-06-ff-02
3 00-09-0f-06-ff-03
…
63 00-09-0f-06-ff-3f
If you have more than one HA cluster on the same network, each cluster
should have a different group ID. If two clusters on the same network have
same group ID, the duplicate MAC addresses cause addressing conflicts on
the network.
The unit with the highest priority becomes the primary unit in the cluster. The
unit priority range is 0 to 255. The default unit priority is 128.
Set the unit priority to a higher value if you want the FortiGate unit to be the
Unit priority primary cluster unit. Set the unit priority to a lower value if you want the
FortiGate unit to be a subordinate unit in the cluster. If all units have the
same priority, the FortiGate unit with the highest serial number becomes the
primary cluster unit.
Override You can configure a FortiGate unit to always become the primary unit in the
Master cluster by giving it a high priority and by selecting Override master.
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Table 9: High availability settings (Continued)

The schedule controls load balancing among the FortiGate units in the
active-active HA cluster. The schedule must be the same for all FortiGate
units in the HA cluster.
None No load balancing. Select None when the cluster interfaces
are connected to load balancing switches.
Hub Load balancing for hubs. Select Hub if the cluster interfaces
are connected to a hub. Traffic is distributed to units in a
cluster based on the Source IP and Destination IP of the
packet.
Least Least connection load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
Connection connected using switches, select Least connection to
distribute traffic to the cluster unit with the fewest
concurrent connections.
Round Robin Round robin load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
connected using switches, select round robin to distribute
traffic to the next available cluster unit.
Weighted Weighted round robin load balancing. Similar to round
Round Robin robin, but weighted values are assigned to each of the units
Schedule in a cluster based on their capacity and on how many
connections they are currently processing. For example,
the primary unit should have a lower weighted value
because it handles scheduling and forwards traffic.
Weighted round robin distributes traffic more evenly
because units that are not processing traffic will be more
likely to receive new connections than units that are very
busy.
Random Random load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
connected using switches, select random to randomly
distribute traffic to cluster units.
IP Load balancing according to IP address. If the FortiGate
units are connected using switches, select IP to distribute
traffic to units in a cluster based on the Source IP and
Destination IP of the packet.
IP Port Load balancing according to IP address and port. If the
FortiGate units are connected using switches, select IP Port
to distribute traffic to units in a cluster based on the Source
IP, Source Port, Destination IP, and Destination port of the
packet.
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager

Use the following procedure to configure each FortiGate unit for HA operation.
To change the FortiGate unit host name

Changing the host name is optional, but you can use host names to identify individual
cluster units.
1 Power on the FortiGate unit to be configured.
2 Connect to the web-based manager.
See “Connecting to the web-based manager” on page 14.
4 In the Host Name field of the Unit Information section, select Change.
5 Type a new host name and select OK.

Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI High availability installation
To configure a FortiGate unit for HA operation

1 Go to System > Config > HA.
2 Select High Availability.
3 Select the mode.
4 Select a Group ID for the HA cluster.
5 If required, change the Unit Priority.
6 If required, select Override master.
7 Enter and confirm a password for the HA cluster.
8 If you are configuring Active-Active HA, select a schedule.
9 Select Apply.
The FortiGate unit negotiates to establish an HA cluster. When you select apply you
may temporarily lose connectivity with the FortiGate unit as the negotiation takes
place.
10 If you are configuring a NAT/Route mode cluster, power off the FortiGate unit and then
repeat this procedure for all the FortiGate units in the cluster. Once all of the units are
configured, continue with “Connecting the cluster to your networks” on page 49.
11 If you are configuring a Transparent mode cluster, reconnect to the web-based
manager.
You may have to wait a few minutes before you can reconnect.
13 Select Change to Transparent Mode and select OK to switch the FortiGate unit to
Transparent mode.
14 Allow the FortiGate unit to restart in Transparent mode and then power off the
FortiGate unit.
15 Repeat this procedure for all of the FortiGate units in the cluster.
16 Once all units are configured, continue with “Connecting the cluster to your networks”
on page 49.
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI

Use the following procedure to configure each FortiGate unit for HA operation.
To change the FortiGate unit host name

1 Power on the FortiGate unit to be configured.
2 Connect to the CLI.
See “Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)” on page 14.
3 Change the host name.
set hostname <name_str>
end
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To configure the FortiGate unit for HA operation

1 Configure HA settings.
Use the following command to:
• Set the HA mode
• Set the Group ID
• Change the unit priority
• Enable override master
• Enter an HA password
• Select an active-active HA schedule
config system ha
set mode {a-a | a-p | standalone}
set groupid <id_integer>
set priority <priority_integer>
set override {disable | enable}
set password <password_str>
set schedule {hub | ip | ipport | leastconnection | none
| random | round-robin | weight-round-robin}
end
The FortiGate unit negotiates to establish an HA cluster.
2 If you are configuring a NAT/Route mode cluster, power off the FortiGate unit and then
repeat this procedure for all the FortiGate units in the cluster. Once all of the units are
configured, continue with “Connecting the cluster to your networks” on page 49.
3 If you are configuring a Transparent mode cluster, switch the FortiGate unit to
Transparent mode.
set opmode transparent
end
4 Allow the FortiGate unit to restart in Transparent mode and then power off the
FortiGate unit.
5 Repeat this procedure for all of the FortiGate units in the cluster then continue with
“Connecting the cluster to your networks” on page 49.
Connecting the cluster to your networks

Use the following procedure to connect a cluster operating in NAT/Route mode or
Transparent mode. Connect the FortiGate units in the cluster to each other and to
your network. You must connect all matching interfaces in the cluster to the same hub
or switch. Then you must connect these interfaces to their networks using the same
hub or switch.
Fortinet recommends using switches for all cluster connections for the best
performance.

Inserting an HA cluster into your network temporarily interrupts communications on

the network because new physical connections are being made to route traffic through
the cluster. Also, starting the cluster interrupts network traffic until the individual
FortiGate units in the cluster are functioning and the cluster completes negotiation.
Cluster negotiation normally takes just a few seconds. During system startup and
negotiation all network traffic is dropped.
To connect the cluster

1 Connect the cluster units:
• Connect the internal interfaces of each FortiGate unit to a switch or hub connected
to your internal network.
• Connect the external interfaces of each FortiGate unit to a switch or hub connected
to your external network.
• Connect the DMZ interfaces of the FortiGate units to another switch or hub.
Figure 11: HA network configuration
Internal Network
Internal WAN1
INTERNAL
PWR STATUS 1 2 3 4 DMZ WAN1 WAN2
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
Hub or DMZ Hub or

Switch Switch
DMZ
Router
INTERNAL
PWR STATUS 1 2 3 4 DMZ WAN1 WAN2
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
Internal WAN1
Internet
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2 Power on all the FortiGate units in the cluster.

As the units start, they negotiate to choose the primary cluster unit and the
subordinate units. This negotiation occurs with no user intervention and normally just
takes a few seconds.
Installing and configuring the cluster

When negotiation is complete the you can configure the cluster as if it was a single
FortiGate unit.
• If you are installing a NAT/Route mode cluster, use the information in “NAT/Route
mode installation” on page 25 to install the cluster on your network
• If you are installing a Transparent mode cluster, use the information in
“Transparent mode installation” on page 37 to install the cluster on your network.
The configurations of all of the FortiGate units in the cluster are synchronized so that
the FortiGate units can function as a cluster. Because of this synchronization, you
configure and manage the HA cluster instead of managing the individual FortiGate
units in the cluster. You can configure and manage the cluster by connecting to the
cluster web-based manager using any cluster interface configured for HTTPS
administrative access. You can also configure and manage the cluster by connecting
to the CLI using any cluster interface configured for SSH administrative access.
When you connect to the cluster, you are actually connecting to the primary cluster
unit. The cluster automatically synchronizes all configuration changes to the
subordinate units in the cluster as the changes are made.
The only configuration settings that are not synchronized are the HA configuration
(except for the interface heartbeat device and monitoring configuration) and the
FortiGate host name.
For more information about configuring a cluster, see the FortiGate Administration
Guide.

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Index
C IP addresses
configuring from the CLI 39
CLI 6
configuring IP addresses 39 M
configuring NAT/Route mode 28
connecting to 14 management IP address
cluster transparent mode 40
connecting 49, 51
command line interface 6
N
connect NAT/Route mode
cluster 49, 51 configuration from the CLI 28
connecting NTP 34, 43
to network 32, 42 NTP server 34, 43
web-based manager 14
customer service 10 P
power requirements 12
D powering on 13
default gateway
configuring (Transparent mode) 40 S
set time 34, 43
E setup wizard 26, 31, 38, 41
environmental specifications 13 starting 27, 32, 38, 41
synchronize with NTP server 34, 43
F
T
firewall setup wizard 6, 26, 31, 38, 41
starting 27, 32, 38, 41 technical support 10
Fortinet customer service 10 time zone 34, 43
Transparent mode
H changing to 39
configuring the default gateway 40
HA management IP address 40
configuring FortiGate units for HA operation 45
connecting an HA cluster 49, 51 W
High availability 45
HTTPS 6 web-based manager 6
connecting to 14
introduction 6
I
wizard
internal network setting up firewall 26, 31, 38, 41
configuring 34 starting 27, 32, 38, 41

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