Fortinet FortiGate-50AM Quick Start Manual

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Power

LED

Status

LED

External
Interface

Internal

Interface

Documentation

Ethernet Cables:

Orange - Crossover

Grey - Straight-through

USER MANUAL

FortiGate-50A

QuickStart Guide

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Power Cable Power Supply

Internal

External

DC+12V

USB

Back

Power

USB

(future)

Internal

Front

InternalExternal

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External

Modem Console

Modem Phone

Connection

Serial Port

RJ-11 Phone cable

RJ-45 to

DB-9 Serial Cable

Internal

External

DC+12V

USB

Power cable connects to power supply

Straight-through Ethernet cable connects

to Internet (public switch, router or modem)

Straight-through Ethernet cable connects to
LAN or switch on internal network

Crossover Ethernet cable connects to
management computer on internal network

or

Modem Console

Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable connects to management computer

Modem phone line connection

USB

(future)

FortiGate-50AM Unit

Internal network

External interface

Configure Manual IP, DHCP, or

PPPoE addressing

Internal interface

192.168.1.99

DHCP server and DNS server

for the internal network

Obtain IP address and
DNS server IP address

automatically

POWER

Internet

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Connector Type Speed Protocol Description

Internal RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connection to the internal network.

External RJ-45 10/100Ba se-T Ethernet Connection to the Internet.

CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 bps RS-232

serial

Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).

USB USB — USB Optional connection to a modem for standalone or backup

operation.

Phone cable RJ-11 — Phone line for internal modem.

FortiGate-50AM LED Indicators

LED State Description

Power

Green The FortiGate unit is powered on.

Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.

Status

Flashing Green The FortiGate unit is starting up.

Green The FortiGate unit is running normally.

Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.

Internal
External
(Front)

Green The correct cable is in use, and the connected equipment

has power.

Flashing Green Network activity at this interface.

Off No link established.

Internal
External
(Back)

Green The correct cable is in use, and the connected equipment

has power.

Flashing Amber Network activity at this interface.

Off No link established.

Connect the FortiGate-50AM unit to power outlets and to the internal and external networks.

NAT/Route mode

In NAT/Route mode, the FortiGate-50AM is visible to the networks that it is connected
to. All of its interfaces are on different subnets. You must configure the internal and
external interfaces with IP addresses.

You would typically use NAT/Route mode when the FortiGate-50AM 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-50AM unit.

In NAT/Route mode, firewall policies can operate in NAT mode or in Route mode. In
NAT mode, the FortiGate-50AM performs network address translation before IP
packets are sent to the destination network. In Route mode, no translation takes place.
By default, the unit has a single NAT mode policy that allows users on the internal
network to securely access and download content from the Internet. No other traffic is
possible until you have configured more policies.

Transparent mode

In Transparent mode, the FortiGate-50AM 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-50AM 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. By default, the unit has a single firewall
policy that allows users on the internal network segment to connect to the external
network segment. No other traffic is possible until you have configured more policies.

You can connect two network segments to the FortiGate-50AM unit to control traffic
between these network segments.

FortiGate-50AM Unit

in NAT/Route mode

Internal network

Internal

192.168.1.99

192.168.1.3

External

204.23.1.5

NAT mode policies controlling

traffic between internal and

external networks.

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Internal network

10.10.10.3

FortiGate-50AM Unit
in Transparent mode

10.10.10.1

Management IP

External

Internal

10.10.10.2

Transparent mode policies
controlling traffic between
internal and external networks

204.23.1.5

(firewall, router)

Gateway to

public network

Internet

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Before configuring the FortiGate-50AM, you need to plan how to integrate the unit into your
network. You can select NAT/Route mode (the default) or Transparent mode. In NAT/Route mode
you can also use the default settings to quickly configure the unit on your network.

QuickStart Guide

FortiGate-50AM

Check that the package contents are complete.

• Place the unit on a stable surface. It 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.

• The Status light flashes while the unit is starting up and turns off when the system is
up and running.

Checking the package contents

Checking the package contents

1

Connecting the FortiGate-50AM

2

Planning the configuration

3

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS

Quick configuration using the default settings

You can quickly set up your FortiGate unit for a home or small office using the web­based manager and the default settings in NAT/Route mode.

All you need to do is set your network computers to use DHCP, access the web-based
manager, and configure the required settings for the external interface. You can also
configure DNS and a default route if needed. The FortiGate unit automatically assigns
IP addresses to up to 100 computers in the internal network.

1. Connect the FortiGate unit to the network.

2. Set the all the network computers to use DHCP to automatically obtain an IP
address.

The FortiGate internal interface acts as a DHCP server for the internal network and
assigns IP addresses to all computers in the range 192.168.1.110 –192.168.1.210.

3. From the management computer browse to https://192.168.1.99.
The FortiGate web-based manager appears.

4. Go to System > Network > Interface and select Edit for the external interface.

5. Select one of the following Addressing modes

• Manual: enter a static IP address and netmask, select OK, and go to step 6

• DHCP: to get an IP address from the ISP select DHCP and go to step 9

• PPPoE: to get an IP address from the ISP select PPPoE and go to step 9

6. Go to System > Network > DNS.

7. Select one of the following DNS settings

• Obtain DNS server address automatically: select to get the DNS addresses
from the ISP, select Apply

• Use the following DNS server addresses: select and enter the DNS server
addresses given to you by the ISP, select Apply

8. Go to Router > Static, select Create New, enter the default gateway address and
select OK.

Network configuration is complete. Proceed to part 7 of this Quick Start Guide.

9. Select Retrieve default gateway from server and Override internal DNS options if
your ISP supports them, select OK, and proceed to part 7 of this Quick Start Guide.

Go to step 6 if you are not selecting these options.

Refer to the Documentation CD-ROM for information on how to control traffic, and how to configure HA, antivirus protection, Web content filtering, Spam filtering, intrusion
prevention (IPS), and virtual private networking (VPN).

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NAT/Route mode

The internal interface IP address and netmask must be valid for the internal network.

General settings

A default gateway is required for the FortiGate unit to route connections to the Internet.

Transparent mode

The management IP address and netmask must be valid for the network from which
you will manage the FortiGate-50AM.

Factory default settings

Internal Interface: IP:

____.____.____.____

Netmask:

____.____.____.____

External Interface: IP:

____.____.____.____

Netmask:

____.____.____.____

Administrator password:

Network Settings: Default Gateway:

____.____.____.____

Primary DNS Server:

____.____.____.____

Secondary DNS Server:

____.____.____.____

Management IP: IP:

____.____.____.____

Netmask:

____.____.____.____

NAT/Route mode Transparent mode

Internal interface 192.168.1.99 Management IP 10.10.10.1

External interface 192.168.100.99

Administrative account settings

DHCP server on Internal
interface

192.168.1.110 –

192.168.1.210

User name admin

Password (none)

2. Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiGate-50AM. To do this,
change the IP address of the management computer to 192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.

3. To access the FortiGate web-based manager, start Internet Explorer and browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to
include the “s” in https://).

4. Type admin in the Name field and select Login.

Web-based manager
and Setup Wizard

Use these tables to record your FortiGate-50AM configuration settings.

NAT/Route mode

To configure the FortiGate-50AM using the Setup Wizard, select
the Easy Setup Wizard button and follow the prompts.

To change the administrator password

1. Go to System > Admin > Administrators.

2. Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.

To configure interfaces

1. Go to System > Network > Interface.

2. Select the edit icon for each interface to configure.

3. Select one of the following Addressing modes (see the online help for information

• Manual: enter a static IP address and netmask, select OK

• DHCP: select DHCP and any required settings

• PPPoE: select PPPoE and enter a username and password and any other
required settings

To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses

1. Go to System > Network > DNS, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP
addresses that you recorded above and select Apply.

To configure a Default Gateway

1. Go to Router > Static and select Edit icon for the static route.

2. Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address recorded above and select OK.

Transparent mode

To switch from NAT/route mode to transparent mode

1. Go to System > Status, select Change beside Operation Mode, and select OK.

2. Change the IP address of the management computer to 10.10.10.2 and use
Internet Explorer to browse to https://10.10.10.1.

To configure the FortiGate-50AM using the Setup Wizard, select the Easy Setup Wizard
button and follow the prompts.

To change the administrator password

1. Go to System > Admin > Administrators.

2. Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password.

To configure the management interface

1. Go to System > Network > Management.

2. Enter the Management IP address and netmask that you recorded above.

3. Select administrative access options if required and select OK.

To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses

1. Go to System > Network > DNS, enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP
addresses that you recorded above and select Apply.

To configure a Default Gateway

1. Go to System > Network > Management.

2. Set Default Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address that you recorded above
and select OK.

Select the

Easy Setup Wizard

NAT/Route mode

1. Configure the FortiGate-50AM internal interface.

config system interface

edit internal

set mode static
set ip <intf_ip> <netmask_ip>

end

2. Repeat to configure each interface, for example, to configure the external interface

config system interface

edit external

...

3. Configure the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses.

config system dns

set primary <dns-server_ip>
set secondary <dns-server_ip>

end

4. Configure the default gateway.

config router static

edit 1

set gateway <gateway_ip>

end

Transparent mode

1. Change from NAT/Route mode to Transparent mode.

config system global

set opmode transparent

end

2. Wait a moment and then log in again at the prompt.

3. Configure the Management IP address.

config system manageip

set ip <mng_ip> <netmask>

end

Configure the DNS server IP address.

config system dns

set primary <dns-server_ip>
set secondary <dns-server_ip>

end

4. Configure the default route.

config router static

edit 1

set gateway <gateway_ip>

end

Using the
Command Line Interface

1. Use the serial cable to connect the FortiGate Console port to the management computer serial port.

2. Start a terminal emulation program (HyperTerminal) on the management computer. Use 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).

1. Connect the FortiGate-50AM internal interface to a management computer Ethernet interface.
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.

Note: If you change the internal interface IP address (NAT/Route mode) or management IP address (Transparent mode), you must use this address to reconnect to the web-based manager and Setup Wizard.

You might also have to change the IP address of the management computer to be on the same subnet as the new IP address.

Collecting information

5

Configuring the FortiGate-50AM

6

Web-based manager and Setup Wizard

Using the Setup Wizard you can add basic settings by stepping through the wizard
pages and filling in the information required.

The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool. Use it to
configure the administrator password, interface addresses, the default gateway
address, and the DNS server addresses.

Requirements: An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate-50AM and a
management computer running Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The CLI is a full-featured management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, the default

gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To configure advanced settings, see
the Documentation CD-ROM.

Requirements: An RJ-45-serial connection between the FortiGate-50AM and
management computer and a terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for
Windows) on the management computer.

Choose among two different tools to configure the FortiGate-50AM.

Choosing a configuration tool

4

Congratulations!
You have finished configuring the basic settings. Your network is now protected from

Internet-based threats. To explore the full range of configuration options, see the online help
or the Documentation CD-ROM.

Completing the configuration

7

• To restart the unit, go to System > Maintenance >
ShutDown and select Reboot.

• To reset the unit, go to System > Maintenance >
Shutdown and select Reset to factory default.

Restarting the FortiGate-50AM

Should you mistakenly change a network setting and cannot connect to the
unit, reboot the unit and try again or to set the unit back to factory defaults and
start over again.

CLI:

execute reboot

CLI:

execute factoryreset