Fortinet FortiGate 60c User Manual

FortiGate 60
PWR STATUS
Installation Guide
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
Version 2.80 MR8
01-28008-0018-20050128
© Copyright 2005 Fortinet Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication including text, examples, diagrams or illustrations may be reproduced, transmitted, or translated in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, manual, optical or otherwise, for any purpose, without prior written permission of Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8 28 January 2005 01-28008-0018-20050128
Trademarks
Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
For technical support, please visit http://www.fortinet.com.
Send information about errors or omissions in this document or any Fortinet technical documentation to
techdoc@fortinet.com.

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
FortiGate documentation .................................................................................................... 8
Fortinet Knowledge Center ............................................................................................. 9
Comments on Fortinet technical documentation............................................................. 9
Related documentation ....................................................................................................... 9
FortiManager documentation .......................................................................................... 9
FortiClient documentation ............................................................................................... 9
FortiMail documentation................................................................................................ 10
FortiLog documentation ................................................................................................ 10
Customer service and technical support........................................................................... 10
Contents
Getting started ..................................................................................................... 13
Package contents ............................................................................................................. 14
Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 14
Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off ..................................................................... 15
Connecting to the web-based manager............................................................................ 16
Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)............................................................... 17
Quick installation using factory defaults............................................................................ 18
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings ............................................................... 19
Factory default DHCP server configuration .................................................................. 19
Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration .............................................. 20
Factory default Transparent mode network configuration............................................. 21
Factory default firewall configuration ............................................................................ 21
Factory default protection profiles................................................................................. 22
Planning the FortiGate configuration ................................................................................ 23
NAT/Route mode .......................................................................................................... 23
NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections...................................... 24
Transparent mode......................................................................................................... 25
Configuration options .................................................................................................... 26
Next steps......................................................................................................................... 26
NAT/Route mode installation.............................................................................. 27
Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode ......................................... 27
DHCP or PPPoE configuration ..................................................................................... 28
Using the web-based manager......................................................................................... 28
Configuring basic settings............................................................................................. 29
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 3
Contents
Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 30
Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode ..................................... 30
Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 32
Starting the setup wizard .............................................................................................. 34
Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s) ............................................................... 34
Configuring the networks .................................................................................................. 36
Configuring the Modem interface...................................................................................... 36
Next steps......................................................................................................................... 36
Transparent mode installation............................................................................ 39
Preparing to configure Transparent mode ........................................................................ 39
Using the web-based manager......................................................................................... 40
Reconnecting to the web-based manager .................................................................... 41
Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 41
Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 43
Reconnecting to the web-based manager .................................................................... 43
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network ................................................................. 44
Next steps......................................................................................................................... 45
High availability installation................................................................................ 47
Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor priorities...................................................... 47
Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation.................................................................... 47
High availability configuration settings .......................................................................... 47
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager .............................. 49
Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI.......................................................... 50
Connecting the cluster to your networks........................................................................... 51
Installing and configuring the cluster................................................................................. 53
Configuring the modem interface ...................................................................... 55
Selecting a modem mode ................................................................................................. 55
Redundant mode configuration..................................................................................... 55
Standalone mode configuration .................................................................................... 56
Configuring modem settings ............................................................................................. 57
Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode...................................... 58
Defining a Ping Server...................................................................................................... 59
Dead gateway detection ............................................................................................... 59
Adding firewall policies for modem connections ............................................................... 60
Index ...................................................................................................................... 61
4 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.

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-60 model is ideally suited for small businesses, remote offices, retail stores, and telecommuters. The FortiGate-60 Antivirus Firewall features dual WAN link support for redundant internet connections, and an integrated 4-port switch that eliminates the need for an external hub or switch. Networked devices connect directly to the FortiGate-60 unit.
The FortiGate-60 also supports advanced features such as 802.1Q VLANs, virtual domains, high availability (HA), and the RIP and OSPF routing protocols.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8
PWR STATUS
INTERNAL
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2

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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 5
Secure installation, configuration, and management Introduction
The CLI or the web-based manager can then be used to complete configuration and to perform maintenance and administration.

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.
6 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Introduction Document conventions

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.
A space to separate options that can be entered in any combination and must be separated by spaces.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 7
FortiGate documentation Introduction
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.

FortiGate documentation

Information about FortiGate products is available from the following guides:
FortiGate QuickStart Guide Provides basic information about connecting and installing a FortiGate unit.
FortiGate Installation Guide
Describes how to install a FortiGate unit. Includes a hardware reference, default configuration information, installation procedures, connection procedures, and basic configuration procedures. Choose the guide for your product model number.
FortiGate Administration Guide
Provides basic information about how to configure a FortiGate unit, including how to define FortiGate protection profiles and firewall policies; how to apply intrusion prevention, antivirus protection, web content filtering, and spam filtering; and how to configure a VPN.
FortiGate online help
Provides a context-sensitive and searchable version of the Administration Guide in HTML format. You can access online help from the web-based manager as you work.
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 about the log messages that are generated by FortiGate units.
FortiGate High Availability Guide
Contains in-depth information about the FortiGate high availability feature and the FortiGate clustering protocol.
8 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Introduction Related documentation
FortiGate IPS Guide
Describes how to configure the FortiGate Intrusion Prevention System settings and how the FortiGate IPS deals with some common attacks.
FortiGate VPN Guide
Explains how to configure VPNs using the web-based manager.

Fortinet Knowledge Center

The most recent Fortinet technical documentation is available from the Fortinet Knowledge Center. The knowledge center contains short how-to articles, FAQs, technical notes, product and feature guides, and much more. Visit the Fortinet Knowledge Center at http://kc.forticare.com.

Comments on Fortinet technical documentation

Please send information about any errors or omissions in this document, or any Fortinet technical documentation, to techdoc@fortinet.com.

Related documentation

Additional information about Fortinet products is available from the following related documentation.

FortiManager documentation

FortiManager QuickStart Guide
Explains how to install the FortiManager Console, set up the FortiManager Server, and configure basic settings.
FortiManager System Administration Guide Describes how to use the FortiManager System to manage FortiGate devices.
FortiManager System online help Provides a searchable version of the Administration Guide in HTML format. You
can access online help from the FortiManager Console as you work.

FortiClient documentation

FortiClient Host Security User Guide
Describes how to use FortiClient Host Security software to set up a VPN connection from your computer to remote networks, scan your computer for viruses, and restrict access to your computer and applications by setting up firewall policies.
FortiClient Host Security online help Provides information and procedures for using and configuring the FortiClient
software.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 9
Customer service and technical support Introduction

FortiMail documentation

FortiMail Administration Guide
Describes how to install, configure, and manage a FortiMail unit in gateway mode and server mode, including how to configure the unit; create profiles and policies; configure antispam and antivirus filters; create user accounts; and set up logging and reporting.
FortiMail online help
Provides a searchable version of the Administration Guide in HTML format. You can access online help from the web-based manager as you work.
FortiMail Web Mail Online Help
Describes how to use the FortiMail web-based email client, including how to send and receive email; how to add, import, and export addresses; and how to configure message display preferences.

FortiLog documentation

FortiLog Administration Guide
Describes how to install and configure a FortiLog unit to collect FortiGate and FortiMail log files. It also describes how to view FortiGate and FortiMail log files, generate and view log reports, and use the FortiLog unit as a NAS server.
FortiLog online help
Provides a searchable version of the Administration Guide in HTML format. You can access online help from the web-based manager as you work.

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:
amer_support@fortinet.com For customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin
apac_support@fortinet.com For customers in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore,
eu_support@fortinet.com For customers in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Mainland
America and South America.
Malaysia, all other Asian countries, and Australia.
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
10 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Introduction Customer service and technical support
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
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 11
Customer service and technical support Introduction
12 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8

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)
Quick installation using factory defaults
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings
Planning the FortiGate configuration
Next steps
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 13
Package contents Getting started

Package contents

The FortiGate-60 package contains the following items:
FortiGate-60 Antivirus Firewall
one orange crossover ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300248)
one gray regular ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300249)
one RS-232 null modem cable (Fortinet part number CC300247)
FortiGate-60 Quick Start Guide
CD containing the FortiGate user documentation
one power cable and AC adapter
Figure 2: FortiGate-60 package contents
Front

Mounting

Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Null-Modem Cable
(RS-232)
PWR STATUS
Power
LED
INTERNAL
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
Status
LED
Internal
Interface
DMZ
Interface
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
WAN 1,2 Interface
Back
Power Cable Power Supply
FortiGate-60
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
PWR STATUS
USER MANUAL
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
QuickStart Guide
Copyright 2003 Fortinet Incorporated. All rights reserved. Trademarks Products mentioned in this document are trademarks.
Documentation
DC+12V
Power
Connection
RS-232 Serial
Connection
Console
USB
USB
WAN2 WAN1 DMZ
WAN2
WAN1
DMZ
1234
Internal
Internal Interface, switch connectors
1,2,3,4
The FortiGate-60 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

8.63 x 6.13 x 1.38 in. (21.9 x 15.6 x 3.5 cm)

Weight

1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
14 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off

Power requirements

DC input voltage: 12 V
DC input current: 3 A

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-60 unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the power cable. 3 Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
The FortiGate-60 unit starts. The Power and Status LEDs are on.
Table 1: FortiGate-60M LED indicators
LED State Description Power Green The FortiGate unit is powered on.
Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.
Status Green The FortiGate unit is starting up.
Off The FortiGate unit is running normally.
Link
(Internal DMZ WAN1 WAN2)
100
(Internal DMZ WAN1 WAN2)
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected
equipment has power. Flashing Green Network activity at this interface. Off No link established.
Green The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 15
Connecting to the web-based manager 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 6.0 or higher,
an ethernet cable.
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 6.0 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. You can also configure the management computer to obtain an IP address
automatically using DHCP. The FortiGate DHCP server assigns the management computer an IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254.
2 Using the ethernet cable, 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.
16 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

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.
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-60 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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 17
Quick installation using factory defaults Getting started

Quick installation using factory defaults

You can quickly set up your FortiGate unit for a home or small office using the web­based manager and the factory default FortiGate configuration. All you need to do is set your network computers to obtain an IP address automatically and to obtain DNS server IP addresses automatically (using DHCP), access the web-based manager, and configure the required settings for the FortiGate WAN1 interface. You can also configure FortiGate DNS servers and add a FortiGate default route if needed.
The FortiGate internal interface acts as a DHCP server for the internal network, automatically assigning IP addresses to up to 100 computers in the range
192.168.1.110 –192.168.1.210.
Figure 4: Quick configuration using default settings
Internet
FortiGate-60 Unit
WAN1 interface
Configure Manual IP, DHCP, or
PPPoE addressing
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
Internal interface
192.168.1.99
DHCP server and DNS server
for the internal network
Internal network
Obtain IP address and DNS server IP address
automatically
The Fortigate DHCP server also assigns the DNS server IP address 192.168.1.99 to each computer on the internal network. As a result, the FortiGate unit internal interface acts as a DNS server for the internal network. Using DNS forwarding, the FortiGate unit forwards DNS requests received from the internal network to the DNS server IP addresses added to the FortiGate unit configuration and returns lookup results to the internal network.
For more information about default DHCP server settings see “Factory default DHCP
server configuration” on page 19.
The following procedure describes how to configure your internal network and the FortiGate unit to use the FortiGate default settings.
1 Connect the FortiGate unit between the internal network and the Internet and turn on
the power.
2 Set the TCP/IP properties of the network computers to obtain an IP address
automatically and a DNS server IP address automatically (using DHCP).
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 WAN1 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.
18 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Factory default FortiGate configuration settings
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, edit route #1 and change Gateway to the default gateway IP
address from the ISP and select OK. Network configuration is complete. Proceed to “Next steps” on page 26.
9 Select Retrieve default gateway from server and Override internal DNS options if your
ISP supports them, select OK, and proceed to “Next steps” on page 26. Go to step 6 if you are not selecting these options.

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 DHCP server configuration
Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration
Factory default Transparent mode network configuration
Factory default firewall configuration
Factory default protection profiles

Factory default DHCP server configuration

Using the factory default DHCP server settings you can quickly configure the internal network and the FortiGate unit. See “Quick installation using factory defaults” on
page 18.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 19
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings Getting started
Table 2: FortiGate DHCP Server default configuration
Name internal_dhcp_server Interface Internal Default Gateway 192.168.1.99 IP Range 192.168.1.110 – 192.168.1.210 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 Lease Duration 7 days DNS Server 1 192.168.1.99

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 3 on page 20. 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 Tab le 3 o n
page 20, 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 3: Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration
Administrator account
Internal interface
WAN1 interface
WAN2 interface
DMZ interface
Modem interface
User name: admin Password: (none)
IP: 192.168.1.99 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Administrative Access: HTTP, HTTPS,
IP: 192.168.100.99 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Administrative Access: Ping IP: 192.168.101.99 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Administrative Access: Ping IP: 10.10.10.1 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Administrative Access: HTTPS, Ping IP: 0.0.0.0 Netmask: 0.0.0.0 Administrative Access:
Ping
20 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Factory default FortiGate configuration settings
Table 3: Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration (Continued)
Default Gateway (for default route) 192.168.100.1
Network Settings
Interface connected to external network (for default route)
Default Route 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
wan1

Factory default Transparent mode network configuration

In Transparent mode, the FortiGate unit has the default network configuration listed in
Ta bl e 4 .
Table 4: Factory default Transparent mode network configuration
Administrator account
Management IP
DNS
Administrative access
User name: admin Password: (none) IP: 10.10.10.1 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Primary DNS Server: 207.194.200.1 Secondary DNS Server: 207.194.200.129 Internal HTTPS, Ping WAN1 Ping WAN2 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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 21
Factory default FortiGate configuration settings Getting started
Table 5: Default firewall configuration
Configuration setting Name Description Firewall policy Internal -> Wan1 Source: All Destination: All Firewall address All Firewall address matches the source or
Pre-defined service More than 50
predefined services
Recurring schedule Always The recurring schedule is valid at any time. Protection Profiles Strict, Scan, Web,
Unfiltered
destination address of any packet. Select from any of the 50 pre-defined services
to control traffic through the FortiGate unit that uses that service.
Control how the FortiGate unit applies virus 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.
The FortiGate unit comes preconfigured with four protection profiles.
Strict To apply maximum protection to HTTP, FTP, IMAP, POP3, and SMTP traffic.
Scan To apply antivirus scanning and file quarantining to HTTP, FTP, IMAP,
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.
POP3, and SMTP content traffic.
22 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Planning the FortiGate configuration
Web To apply antivirus scanning and web content blocking to HTTP content
Unfiltered To apply no scanning, blocking or IPS. Use if you do not want to apply
Figure 5: Web protection profile settings
traffic. You can add this protection profile to firewall policies that control HTTP traffic.
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.

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.
You can also configure the FortiGate unit and the network it protects using the default settings.

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:
Internal is the interface to the internal network.
WAN1 is the default interface to the external network (usually the Internet).
WAN2 is the redundant interface to the external network.
DMZ is the interface to the DMZ network.
Modem is the interface for connecting an external modem to the FortiGate-60. See
“Configuring the modem interface” on page 55
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 23
Planning the FortiGate configuration Getting started
You must configure routing to support the redundant WAN1 and WAN2 internet connections. Routing can be used to automatically redirect connections from an interface if its connection to the external network fails.
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 6: Example NAT/Route mode network configuration
Internal network
Internet
WAN1
204.23.1.5
FortiGate-60 Unit
in NAT/Route mode
INTERNAL
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
NAT mode policies controlling
traffic between internal and
external networks.
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
Internal
192.168.1.99
DMZ
10.10.10.1

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:
WAN1 is the default interface to the external network (usually the Internet).
WAN2 is the redundant interface to the external network. You can also use the modem interface as a redundant connection 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.
192.168.1.3
Route mode policies controlling traffic between internal networks.
DMZ network
10.10.10.2
24 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Getting started Planning the FortiGate configuration
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 one or more DMZ networks, in addition to the internal, private network, you can create route mode firewall policies for traffic flowing between them.
Figure 7: Example NAT/Route multiple internet connection configuration
FortiGate-60 Unit
WAN1
204.23.1.5
Internet
WAN2
64.83.32.45
in NAT/Route mode
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
NAT mode policies controlling traffic between internal and external networks.
WAN1 WAN2
Internal network
192.168.1.3
Internal
192.168.1.1

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 8: Example Transparent mode network configuration
FortiGate-60 Unit
in Transparent mode
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
Transparent mode policies controlling traffic between
INTERNAL
Internal
DMZ4321
WAN1 WA N2
10.10.10.1 Management IP
Internal network
10.10.10.3
204.23.1.5
Internet
Gateway to
public network
(firewall, router)
10.10.10.2
WAN1
internal and external networks
You can connect up to four network segments to the FortiGate unit to control traffic between these network segments.
A 4-port switch for connecting the FortiGate internal interface to your internal network segment,
WAN1 can connect to the external firewall or router,
DMZ and WAN2 can connect to other network segments,
Note: The modem interface is not available in Transparent mode.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 25
Next steps 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. Choose among three different tools to configure the FortiGate unit.
Web-based manager and setup wizard
The FortiGate web-based manager is a full featured management tool. You can use the web-based manager to configure most FortiGate settings.
The web-based manager Setup Wizard guides you through the initial configuration steps. Use the Setup Wizard to configure the administrator password, the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. Optionally, use the Setup Wizard to configure the internal server settings for NAT/Route mode.
To connect to the web-based manager you require:
Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and a management computer.
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher on the management computer.
CLI
The FortiGate 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 connect to the CLI you require:
Serial connection between the FortiGate unit and a management computer.
A terminal emulation application on the management computer.
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.

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 27.
If you are going to operate the FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, go to
“Transparent mode installation” on page 39.
If you are going to operate two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, go to “High
availability installation” on page 47.
26 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8

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 39. For information about installing two or more FortiGate
units in HA mode, see “High availability installation” on page 47. For more information about installing the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “Planning the FortiGate
configuration” on page 23.
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
Configuring the modem interface
Next steps

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode

Use Table 6 on page 28 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 28.
the command line interface (CLI) is a complete text-based interface for configuring all settings. See “Using the command line interface” on page 30.
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 32.
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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 27
Using the web-based manager NAT/Route mode installation
Table 6: NAT/Route mode settings
Administrator Password:
Internal
WAN1
WAN2
DMZ
Network settings

DHCP or PPPoE configuration

IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
IP: _____._____._____._____
Netmask: _____._____._____._____
Default Gateway: _____._____._____._____
Interface connected to external network (usually wan1):
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: _____._____._____._____
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 7 to record the information you require for your PPPoE configuration.
Table 7: 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 16.
28 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
NAT/Route mode installation Using the web-based manager

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.
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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 29
Using the command line interface NAT/Route mode installation
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 17.

Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode

Use the information that you gathered in Table 6 on page 28 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
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 6 on page 28. Enter:
config system interface
edit internal
set mode static set ip <address_ip> <netmask>
end
30 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
NAT/Route mode installation Using the command line interface
Example
config system interface
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 WAN1 interface to the IP address and netmask
that you recorded in Table 6 on page 28.
To set the static IP address and netmask, enter:
config system interface
edit wan1
set mode static set ip <address_ip> <netmask>
end
Example
config system interface
edit wan1
set mode static set ip 204.23.1.5 255.255.255.0
end
To set the WAN1 interface to use DHCP, enter:
config system interface
edit wan1
set mode dhcp
end
To set the WAN1 interface to use PPPoE, enter:
config system interface
edit wan1
set mode pppoe set connection enable set username <name_str> set password <passwrd>
end
4 Use the same syntax to set the IP address of each FortiGate interface as required.
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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 31
Using the setup wizard NAT/Route mode installation
To configure DNS server settings
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
end
Example
If the default gateway IP is 204.23.1.2 and this gateway is connected to WAN1:
config router static
edit 1
end

Using the setup wizard

set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 set gateway <gateway_IP> set device <interface>
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 set gateway 204.23.1.2 set device wan1
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 16.
32 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
NAT/Route mode installation Using the 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
Table 8 on page 33 lists the additional settings that you can configure with the setup
wizard. See Table 6 on page 28 and Table 7 on page 28 for other settings.
Table 8: Setup wizard settings
Password Prepare an administrator password. Internal Interface Use the information you gathered in Table 6 on page 28.
Use the information you gathered in Table 6 on page 28.
External Interface
DHCP server
Internal servers
The External interface in the setup wizard refers to the WAN1 interface of the FortiGate unit.
Starting IP: _____._____._____._____ Ending IP: _____._____._____._____ Netmask: _____._____._____._____ 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: _____._____._____._____ 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.
_____._____._____._____
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 33
Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s) NAT/Route mode installation
Table 8: Setup wizard settings
Antivirus

Starting the setup wizard

1 In the web-based manager, select Easy Setup Wizard.
Figure 9: Select the Easy Setup Wizard
2 Follow the instructions on the wizard pages and use the information that you gathered
in Table 6 on page 28 and Table 8 on page 33 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 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.
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
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.
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 each server located on your internal network the FortiGate unit adds a WAN1->Internal firewall policy.
You are now finished the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit.

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.
The following network connections are available on the FortiGate-60 unit:
A 4-port switch for connecting the FortiGate internal interface to your internal network,
One WAN1 port for connecting to your public switch or router and the Internet,
One WAN2 port for connecting to a second public switch or router and the Internet for a redundant Internet connection,
34 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
NAT/Route mode installation Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s)
One DMZ port for connecting to a DMZ network.
Modem is the interface for connecting an external modem to the FortiGate-60. See
“Configuring the Modem interface” on page 36
Note: You can also connect the WAN1 and WAN2 interfaces to different Internet connections to provide a redundant connection to the Internet.
To connect the FortiGate unit:
1 Connect the Internal interface connectors to PCs and other network devices in your
internal network. The Internal interface functions as a switch, allowing up to four devices to be
connected to the internal network and the internal interface.
2 Connect the WAN1 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 WAN1 interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.
3 Optionally connect the WAN2 interface to the Internet.
Connect to the public switch or router, usually provided by a different Internet Service Provider. If you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the WAN2 interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or cable modem.
4 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 10: FortiGate-60 NAT/Route mode connections
DMZ Network
Wireless Network
FortiGate-60
Internal Network
Internal
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
T1
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
WAN1 WAN2
Broadband (cable or DSL)
DMZ
WAN2WAN1
Web Server
Mail Server
Internet
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 35
Configuring the networks NAT/Route mode installation

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 WAN1 or WAN 2 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.

Configuring the Modem interface

In NAT/Route mode, you use the modem interface as either a redundant interface or standalone interface to the Internet.
In redundant mode, the modem interface automatically takes over from a selected ethernet interface when that ethernet interface is unavailable.
In standalone mode, the modem interface is the connection from the FortiGate unit to the Internet.
When connecting to the ISP, in either configuration, the FortiGate unit modem can automatically dial up to three dialup accounts until the modem connects to an ISP.
The modem interface connects to the FortiGate USB interface. You must connect an external modem to the USB interface.

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.
36 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
NAT/Route mode installation Next steps
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 1 Go to System > Config > 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 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 keep virus, grayware, and attack
definitions up to date.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 37
Next steps NAT/Route mode installation
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 see the FortiGate Online Help or the
FortiGate Administration Guide.
38 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8

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 27. If you want to install two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see “High
availability installation” on page 47. For more information about installing the FortiGate
unit in Transparent mode, see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on page 23.
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 Tab le 9 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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 39
Using the web-based manager Transparent mode installation
Table 9: Transparent mode settings
Administrator Password:
IP: _____._____._____._____ Netmask: _____._____._____._____
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.
DNS Settings
Default Gateway: _____._____._____._____
Primary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____ 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 16.
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 Tabl e 9 o n
page 40.
3 Select access methods and logging for any interfaces as required. 4 Select Apply.
40 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Transparent mode installation Using the command line interface
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.
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 9
on page 40.
3 Select Apply.

Reconnecting to the web-based manager

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 17. Use the
information that you gathered in Table 9 on page 40 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
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 41
Using the command line interface Transparent mode installation
The CLI displays the status of the FortiGate unit including the following line of text:
Operation mode: Transparent
To configure the management IP address
1 Make sure that you are logged into the CLI.
2 Set the management IP address and netmask to the IP address and netmask that you
recorded in Table 9 on page 40. Enter:
config system manageip
set ip <address_ip> <netmask>
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.
To configure DNS server settings
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
1 Make sure that you are logged into the CLI.
2 Set the default route to the default gateway that you recorded in Table 9 on page 40.
Enter:
config router static
edit 1
set dst 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 set gateway <address_gateway> set device <interface>
end
42 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Transparent mode installation Using the setup wizard
Example
If the default gateway IP is 204.23.1.2 and this gateway is connected to port 2:
config router static
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 16.
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 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 9 on page 40 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.

Reconnecting to the web-based manager

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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 43
Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network Transparent mode installation

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 using the Internal and WAN1
interfaces. You can also connect networks to the DMZ interface and the WAN2
interface.
There are seven 10/100Base-TX connectors on the FortiGate-60:
Four Internal ports for connecting to your internal network,
WAN1 can connect to an external firewall or router.
DMZ and WAN2 can connect to other network segments.
To connect the FortiGate unit running in Transparent mode: 1 Connect the Internal interface connectors to PCs and other network devices in your
internal network.
The Internal interface functions as a switch, allowing up to four devices to be
connected to the internal network and the internal interface. 2 Connect the WAN1 interface to the network segment connected to the external
firewall or router.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If
you are a DSL or cable subscriber, connect the WAN1 interface to the internal or LAN
connection of your DSL or cable modem.
3 Optionally connect the WAN2 and DMZ interfaces to other networks.
Figure 11: FortiGate-60 Transparent mode connections
Internal Network
Hub or Switch
Other Network
DMZ
Internal
Hub or Switch
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
FortiGate-60
PWR STATUS
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
WAN1 WAN2
WAN1
Public Switch
or Router
Internet
44 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Transparent mode installation Next steps

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.
1 Go to System > Config > Time. 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 1 Go to System > Config > 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 keep virus, grayware, and attack
definitions up to date.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 45
Next steps Transparent mode installation
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.
46 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8

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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 47
Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation High availability installation
Table 10: High availability settings
Mode
Group ID
Unit priority
Override Master
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.
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 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 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.
You can configure a FortiGate unit to always become the primary unit in the cluster by giving it a high priority and by selecting Override master.
48 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
High availability installation Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation
Table 10: 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.
Schedule
None No load balancing. Select None when the cluster interfaces
Hub Load balancing for hubs. Select Hub if the cluster interfaces
Least Connection
Round Robin Round robin load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
Weighted Round Robin
Random Random load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
IP Load balancing according to IP address. If the FortiGate
IP Port Load balancing according to IP address and port. If the
are connected to load balancing switches.
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 connection load balancing. If the FortiGate units are
connected using switches, select Least connection to
distribute traffic to the cluster unit with the fewest
concurrent connections.
connected using switches, select round robin to distribute
traffic to the next available cluster unit.
Weighted round robin load balancing. Similar to round
robin, but weighted values are assigned to each of the units
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.
connected using switches, select random to randomly
distribute traffic to cluster units.
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.
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 16.
3 Go to System > Status. 4 In the Host Name field of the Unit Information section, select Change. 5 Type a new host name and select OK.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 49
Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation 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 51.
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.
12 Go to System > Status. 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 51.

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 17. 3 Change the host name.
config system global
set hostname <name_str>
end
50 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
High availability installation Connecting the cluster to your networks
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 51.
3 If you are configuring a Transparent mode cluster, switch the FortiGate unit to
Transparent mode.
config system global
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 51.

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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 51
Connecting the cluster to your networks High availability installation
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 WAN1 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. By default the DMZ interfaces are used for HA heartbeat communications. These interfaces should be connected together for the HA cluster to function.
Optionally connect the WAN2 interface of each FortiGate unit to a switch or hub connected a second external network.
Figure 12: HA network configuration
Internal Network
Hub or Switch
Internal
PWR STATUS
PWR STATUS
Internal
WAN1
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
WAN1 WAN2
DMZ
DMZ
INTERNAL
DMZ4321
LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100 LINK 100
WAN1 WAN2
WAN1
Hub or Switch
Router
Internet
52 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
High availability installation Installing and configuring the cluster
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 27 to install the cluster on your network
If you are installing a Transparent mode cluster, use the information in
“Transparent mode installation” on page 39 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.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 53
Installing and configuring the cluster High availability installation
54 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8

Configuring the modem interface

The FortiGate-60 includes the option of an external modem for use as either a redundant interface or a standalone interface in NAT/Route mode.
In redundant mode, the modem interface automatically takes over from a selected ethernet interface when that ethernet interface is unavailable.
In standalone mode, the modem interface is the connection from the FortiGate unit to the Internet.
When connecting to an ISP in either configuration, the modem can automatically dial up to three dialup accounts until the modem connects to an ISP.
This chapter describes:
Selecting a modem mode
Configuring modem settings
Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode
Defining a Ping Server
Adding firewall policies for modem connections

Selecting a modem mode

The external modem, when connected to the FortiGate-60 can work in one of two modes, depending on your requirements:
redundant mode
standalone mode.

Redundant mode configuration

The redundant modem interface in redundant mode backs up a selected ethernet interface. If that ethernet interface disconnects from its network, the modem automatically dials the configured dialup account(s). When the modem connects to a dialup account, the FortiGate unit routes IP packets normally destined for the selected ethernet interface to the modem interface. During this time, the unit pings the ethernet connection to check when it is back online.
When the ethernet interface can connect to its network again, the FortiGate unit disconnects the modem interface and switches back to the ethernet interface.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 55
Selecting a modem mode Configuring the modem interface
For the FortiGate unit to switch from an ethernet interface to the modem you must select the name of the interface in the modem configuration and configure a ping server for that interface. You must also configure firewall policies for connections between the modem interface and other FortiGate interfaces.
Note: Do not add policies for connections between the modem interface and the interface that the modem is backing up.
To configure backup modeTo configure a redundant modem connection 1 Go to System > Network > Modem. 2 Select Redundant for the mode. 3 From the Redundant for list, select the ethernet interface that you want the modem to
back up. 4 Configure other modem settings as required.
“Configuring modem settings” on page 57.
5 Configure a ping server for the ethernet interface selected in step 3.
See “Defining a Ping Server” on page 59. 6 Configure firewall policies for connections to the modem interface.
See “Adding firewall policies for modem connections” on page 60.

Standalone mode configuration

In standalone mode, you manually connect the modem to a dialup account. The
modem interface operates as the primary connection to the Internet. The FortiGate
unit routes traffic through the modem interface, which remains permanently connected
to the dialup account.
If the connection to the dialup account fails, the FortiGate unit automatically redials
the modem. The modem redials the ISP number based on the amount of times
specified by the redial limit, or until it connects to a dialup account.
In standalone mode the modem interface replaces the WAN1 or WAN2 ethernet
interface. When configuring the modem, you must set Redundant for to the name of
the ethernet interface that the modem interface replaces. You must also configure
firewall policies for connections between the modem interface and other FortiGate
interfaces.
Note: Do not add a default route to the ethernet interface that the modem interface replaces.
Note: Do not add firewall policies for connections between the ethernet interface that the
modem replaces and other interfaces.
To operate in standalone mode 1 Go to System > Network > Modem. 2 From the Redundant for list, select the ethernet interface that the modem is replacing.
56 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Configuring the modem interface Configuring modem settings
3 Configure other modem settings as required.
See “Configuring modem settings” on page 57.
Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dialup Accounts. 4 Configure firewall policies for connections to the modem interface.
See “Adding firewall policies for modem connections” on page 60. 5 Select Dial Up.
The FortiGate unit initiates dialing into each dialup account in turn until the modem
connects to an ISP.

Configuring modem settings

Configure modem settings so that the FortiGate unit uses the modem to connect to
your ISP dialup accounts. You can configure the modem to connect to up to three
dialup accounts. You can also enable and disable FortiGate modem support,
configure what the modem dials, and select the FortiGate interface that the modem is
redundant for.
Figure 13: Modem settings (Standalone and Redundant)
Enable Modem or
Enable USB Modem
Modem status The modem status shows one of: "not active", "connecting",
Dial Now/Hang Up (Standalone mode only) Select Dial Now to manually connect to a
Mode Select Standalone or Redundant mode. In Standalone mode, the
Auto-dial (Standalone mode only) Select to dial the modem automatically if the
Redundant for (Redundant mode only) Select the ethernet interface for which the
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 57
Select to enable the FortiGate modem. Depending on the model, the modem is internal or it is a USB-connected external modem.
"connected", "disconnecting" or "hung up” (Standalone mode only).
dialup account. If the modem is connected, you can select Hang Up to manually disconnect the modem.
modem is an independent interface. In Redundant mode, the modem is a backup facility for a selected Ethernet interface.
connection is lost or the FortiGate unit is restarted. You cannot select Auto-dial if Dial on demand is selected.
modem provides backup service.
Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode Configuring the modem interface
Dial on demand (Standalone mode only) Select to dial the modem when packets are
Idle timeout (Standalone mode only) Enter the timeout duration in minutes. After this
Holddown
Timer
Redial Limit The maximum number of times (1-10) that the FortiGate unit modem
Dialup Account Configure up to three dialup accounts. The FortiGate unit tries
Phone Number The phone number required to connect to the dialup account. Do not
User Name The user name (maximum 63 characters) sent to the ISP.
Password The password sent to the ISP.
routed to the modem interface. The modem disconnects after the idle timeout period. You cannot select Dial on demand if Auto-dial is selected.
period of inactivity, the modem disconnects. (Redundant mode only) Enter the time (1-60 seconds) that the
FortiGate unit waits before switching from the modem interface to the primary interface, after the primary interface has been restored. The default is 1 second. Configure a higher value if you find the FortiGate unit switching repeatedly between the primary interface and the modem interface.
attempts to reconnect to the ISP if the connection fails. The default redial limit is 1. Select None to have no limit on redial attempts.
connecting to each account in order until a connection can be established.
add spaces to the phone number. Make sure to include standard special characters for pauses, country codes, and other functions as required by your modem to connect to your dialup account.
You can configure and use the modem in NAT/Route mode only.
To configure modem settings 1 Go to System > Network > Modem. 2 Select Enable Modem. 3 Change any of the following dialup connection settings: 4 Enter the following Dialup Account 1 settings: 5 If you have multiple dialup accounts, enter Phone Number, User Name, and Password
for Dialup Account 2 and Dialup Account 3.
6 Select Apply.

Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode

To connect to a dialup account 1 Go to System > Network > Modem. 2 Select Enable Modem. 3 Make sure there is correct information in one or more Dialup Accounts. 4 Select Apply if you make any configuration changes.
58 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Configuring the modem interface Defining a Ping Server
5 Select Dial Now.
The FortiGate unit initiates dialing into each dialup account in turn until the modem
connects to an ISP.
Modem status is one of the following:
not active The modem interface is not connected to the ISP.
active The modem interface is attempting to connect to the ISP, or is connected to
A green check mark indicates the active dialup account.
The IP address and netmask assigned to the modem interface appears on the System
Network Interface page of the web-based manager.
To disconnect the modem
Use the following procedure to disconnect the modem from a dialup account.
1 Go to System > Network > Modem. 2 Select Hang Up if you want to disconnect from the dialup account.
the ISP.

Defining a Ping Server

Adding a ping server is required for routing failover for the modem in redundant mode.
A ping server confirms the connectivity to an ethernet interface.
To add a ping server to an interface 1 Go to System > Network > Interface. 2 Choose an interface and select Edit. 3 Set Ping Server to the IP address of the next hop router on the network connected to
the interface.
4 Select the Enable check box. 5 Select OK to save the changes.

Dead gateway detection

The FortiGate unit uses dead gateway detection to ping the Ping Server IP address to
make sure that the FortiGate unit can connect to this IP address.
Modify dead gateway detection to control how the FortiGate unit confirms connectivity
with a ping server added to an interface configuration. For information about adding a
ping server to an interface, above.
To modify the dead gateway detection settings 1 Go to System > Config > Options. 2 For Detection Interval, type a number in seconds to specify how often the FortiGate
unit tests the connection to the ping target.
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 59
Adding firewall policies for modem connections Configuring the modem interface
3 For Fail-over Detection, type a number of times that the connection test fails before
the FortiGate unit assumes that the gateway is no longer functioning.
4 Select Apply.

Adding firewall policies for modem connections

The modem interface requires firewall addresses and policies. You can add one or
more addresses to the modem interface. For information about adding addresses, see
the FortiGate Administration Guide. When you add addresses, the modem interface
appears on the policy grid.
You can configure firewall policies to control the flow of packets between the modem
interface and the other interfaces on the FortiGate unit. For information about adding
firewall policies, see the FortiGate Administration Guide.
60 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.

Index

FortiGate-60 Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR8
A
auto-dial 57
C
CLI 6
configuring IP addresses 41 configuring NAT/Route mode 30 connecting to 17
cluster
connecting 51, 53 command line interface 6 configuring redundant mode 55 configuring standalone mode 56 connect
cluster 51, 53 connecting
to network 34, 44
web-based manager 16 customer service 10
D
default gateway
configuring (Transparent mode) 42 default route 20 dial now 57 dial on demand 58
E
environmental specifications 15
F
firewall policies
modem 60 firewall setup wizard 6, 28, 32, 40, 43
starting 29, 34, 40, 43 Fortinet customer service 10
H
HA
configuring FortiGate units for HA operation 47
connecting an HA cluster 51, 53
hang up 57 High availability 47 holddown timer 58 HTTPS 6
I
internal network
configuring 36
IP addresses
configuring from the CLI 41
L
lease duration
DHCP 20
M
management IP address
transparent mode 42
modem
adding firewall policies 60 configuring settings 57 redundant mode 55 standalone mode 55, 56
N
NAT/Route mode
configuration from the CLI 30 NTP 37, 45 NTP server 37, 45
P
ping server 59 power requirements 15 powering on 15
R
redial limit 58 redundant mode
configuring 55
modem 55
FortiGate-60 Installation Guide 01-28008-0018-20050128 61
Index
S
set time 37, 45 setup wizard 28, 32, 40, 43
starting 29, 34, 40, 43
standalone mode
configuring 56 modem 55, 56
starting IP
DHCP 20
synchronize with NTP server 37, 45
T
technical support 10
time zone 37, 45 Transparent mode
changing to 41
configuring the default gateway 42
management IP address 42
W
web-based manager 6
connecting to 16
introduction 6 wizard
setting up firewall 28, 32, 40, 43
starting 29, 34, 40, 43
62 01-28008-0018-20050128 Fortinet Inc.
Loading...