Fortinet FortiGate-51B User manual

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Connecting
WAN1 WAN2
POWER STATUS HDD
INTERNAL
321
LINK / ACT
10/100
WAN1 WAN2
POWER STATUS HDD
INTERNAL
321
LINK / ACT
10/100
123
USB
WAN2 WAN1
DC+12V
Power
Connection
RJ-45 Serial
Connection
USB WAN2
WAN1
Power
LED
Status
LED
Internal Interface,
switch connectors
1,2,3
WAN
Interfaces
Internal
Interface
Hard disk
activity
LED
Back
Front
Ground
123
USB
WAN2 WAN1
DC+12V
Power cable
connects to power supply
Ground
Ethernet cables connect
to computers on the internal
network
Ethernet cables connect
to the Internet or router
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable
connects to management
computer
Straight-through
Ethernet cable
AC Power Cable RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
Tools and Documenation
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QuickStart Guide
Welcome | Bienvenue | Willkommen | 歓迎 | Bienvenido | Benvenuto
Power Supply
WAN1 WAN2
POWER STATUS HDD
INTERNAL
321
LINK / ACT
10/100
Package Contents
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface.
Insert a network cable to WAN1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the•
Internet, or to the modem.
Connect a network cable to the Internal port 1, 2 and 3.•
Insert the other end to a computer or switch.
Connect the AC Power Cable to the Power Supply.•
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.•
FortiGate-51B
01-30007-0482-20090403
QuickStart Guide
Web-based manager
The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Useittoconguretheadministratorpassword,theinterfaceanddefaultgatewayaddresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.•
A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.•
Command Line Interface (CLI)
TheCLIisafull-featuredmanagementtool.Useittoconguretheadministratorpassword,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
congureadvancedsettings,seetheToolsandDocumentationCDincludedwiththe
FortiGate unit.
Requirements:
The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com-•
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management•
computer.
Conguration Tools
LED State Description
Power
Green The FortiGate unit is on.
Off The FortiGate unit is off.
Status Green On during start up or reboot.
Off Normal operation.
HDD Flashing Green The hard drive is active.
Off The hard drive is inactive.
Link / Activity
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment
has power.
Flashing Green Network activity at this interface.
Off No link established.
10/100 Green The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
Off The interface is connected at 10 Mbps.
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Internal RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet 3-port switch connection to up to three devices or the internal network.
WAN1 and
WAN 2
RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Redundant connections to the Internet.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 8/N/1 RS-232
serial
Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).
USB USB USB OptionalconnectionforFortiUSBkeyforrmwarebackupandinstallation.

NAT/Route Mode
Port IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
Port IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
Port IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
Port IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
Port IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
The internal interface IP address and netmask must be valid for the internal network.
Transparent mode
Management IP: IP: ____.____.____.____
Netmask: ____.____.____.____
The management IP address and netmask must be valid for the network from which you will
manage the FortiGate unit.
General settings
Administrator password:
Network Settings: Default Gateway: ____.____.____.____
Primary DNS Server: ____.____.____.____
Secondary DNS Server: ____.____.____.____
A default gateway is required for the FortiGate unit to route connections to the Internet.
Factory default settings
NAT/Route mode Transparent mode
Port 1 interface 192.168.1.99 Management IP 0.0.0.0
Port 2 interface 192.168.100.99 Administrative account settings
Port 3 interface 192.168.101.99 User name admin
DHCP server on Internal
interface
192.168.1.110
– 192.168.1.210
Password (none)
To reset the FortiGate unit to the factory defaults, in the CLI type the command
execute factory reset
Web-based Manager
Connect the FortiGate internal interface to a management computer Ethernet interface.1.
Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly. Use straight-through
Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or switch.
Congurethemanagementcomputertobeonthesamesubnetastheinternalinterface2.
of the FortiGate unit. To do this, change the IP address of the management computer to
192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
To access the FortiGate web-based manager, start Internet Explorer and browse to3.
https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
TypeadminintheNameeldandselectLogin.4.
NAT/Route mode
To change the administrator password
Go to1. System > Admin > Administrators.
Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.2.
To congure interfaces
Go to1. System > Network > Interface.
Selecttheediticonforeachinterfacetocongure.2.
Set the addressing mode for the interface. (See the online help for information.)3.
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.
To congure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses
Go to1. System > Network > Options, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad-
dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
To congure a Default Gateway
Go to1. Router > Static and select Edit icon for the static route.
Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address you recorded above and select OK.2.
Transparent mode
To switch from NAT/route mode to transparent mode
Go to1. System > Cong > Operation Mode and select Transparent.
Set the Management IP/Netmask to 192.168.1.99/24.2.
Set a default Gateway and select Apply.3.
To change the administrator password
Go to1. System > Admin > Administrators.
Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.2.
To change the management interface
Go to1. System > Cong > Operation Mode.
Enter the Management IP address and netmask that you recorded above and select2.
Apply.
To congure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses
Go to1. System > Network > Options, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP ad-
dresses that you recorded above and select Apply.
Command Line Interface
Use the RJ-45 to DB9 serial cable to connect the FortiGate Console port to the man-1.
agement computer serial port.
Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use2.
these settings:
Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.3.
At the Login: prompt, type admin and press Enter twice (no password required).4.
NAT/Route mode
ConguretheFortiGateinternalinterface.1.
cong system interface
edit internal
set ip <interface_ipv4mask>
end
Repeattocongureeachinterface,forexample,toconguretheWAN1interface.2.
cong system interface
edit wan1
...
ConguretheprimaryandsecondaryDNSserverIPaddresses.3.
cong system dns
set primary <dns_ipv4>
set secondary <dns_ipv4>
end
Congurethedefaultgateway.4.
cong router static
edit 1
set gateway <gateway_address_ipv4>
end
Transparent Mode
ChangefromNAT/RoutemodetoTransparentmodeandconguretheManagementIP1.
address.
cong system settings
set opmode transparent
set manageip <manage_ipv4>
set gateway <gw_ipv4>
end
ConguretheDNSserverIPaddress.2.
cong system dns
set primary <dns_ipv4>
set secondary <dns_ipv4>
end
Collecting Information
Conguring
NAT/Route mode
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conguration,theunit
functionsasarewall.FirewallpoliciescontrolcommunicationsthroughtheFortiGateunit.
Transparent mode
You would typically use the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode on a private network behind
anexistingrewallorbehindarouter.InitsdefaultTransparentmodeconguration,theunit
functionsasarewall.
RefertotheToolsandDocumentationCDforinformationonhowtocontroltrafc,andhowtocongureHA,antivirusprotection,FortiGuard,Webcontentltering,Spamltering,intrusion
prevention (IPS), and virtual private networking (VPN).