Fortinet FortiMail 400 User Manual

FortiMail Unit LED Indicators

QuickStart Guide

FortiMail-400

Package Contents

Installation Overview

Collecting Information

LED State Description

Power

Port 1 to 6 Left LED

Port 1 to 6 Right LED

On The FortiMail unit is on. Off The FortiMail unit is off. Amber Port has power and network

connection. Flashing Amber Network activity at this interface. Off Port connected at 10 Mbps. Green Port connected at up to 100 Mbps. Red (Port 5 and 6) Port connected at 1000 Mbps.

For more information

• Documentation CD: all major Fortinet product documentation

• Fortinet Technical Documentation: http://docs.fortinet.com

• Fortinet Knowledge Center: http://kc.fortinet.com

• Fortinet Technical Support: http://support.fortinet.com

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Trademarks

Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Class A Part 15, CE, and UL June 19, 2009

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Ethernet Cables:

Orange - Crossover

Grey - Straight-through

Rack-Mount Brackets

QuickStart Guide

Trademarks

Documentation

RJ-45 to

DB-9 Console Cable

Power Cable

FortiGate-30B

USB

400B

CONSOLE

1234

LCD

Esc Enter

Control Buttons

Front

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Power

LED

USB

(Future use)

RJ-45 to DB-9 Serial Console

Back

1 2 3 4 5 6

Port 3

Port 1

Port 2

Port 5

Port 4

Power

Switch

Port 6

Power Connection

ools and Documenation

Connector Type Speed Protocol Description Port 1 to 4 RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connection to the network. Port 5 to 6 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Connection to the network. CONSOLE RJ-45 to

DB-9

9600 bps RS-232 Connection to the management computer.

Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).

Installation and configuration of the FortiMail unit involves the following steps:

1. Mounting the unit (optional). See detailed mounting instructions in the FortiMail Install Guide on the documentation CD.

2. Connecting the unit to the network. For details, see the FortiMail Install Guide.

3. Powering up the unit. See instructions below.

4. Connecting to the web-based manager. See instructions below.

6. Running the QuickStart wizard to configure the basic settings. For details, see the FortiMail Install Guide.

7. For all other installation instructions, see the FortiMail Install Guide on the documentation CD.

8. For all the configuration instructions, see the FortiMail Administration Guide and the FortiMail online help.

9. If you want to use the CLI commands to configure the unit, see the FortiMail CLI Reference on the documentation CD.

10.You can also use the unit’s front panel buttons to set the interface IP address and gateway IP address.

5. Selecting an operation mode: Gateway, Transparent, or Server. For details, see the FortiMail Install Guide.

Interface settings General settings

Port 1:

Port 2

Port 3:

Port 4

Port 5:

Port 6

Transparent mode

IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____ IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____ IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____ IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____ IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____ IP: ____.____.____.____ Netmask: ____.____.____.____

Management IP: ____.____.____.____

Administrator password:

Network Settings:

Factory default settings

Default mode

Administrator account on Port 1

Management Access

Default Gateway: ____.____.____.____ Primary DNS Server: ____.____.____.____ Secondary DNS Server: ____.____.____.____

Gateway mode User name/

admin/(No password)

Password: Web-based

https://192.168.1.99/admin

manager URL: HTTPS, Ping, SSH

Powering On

Configuration Tool OverviewConfiguration Tool Overview

Next Steps

To power on the FortiMail unit

Using the web-based manager

1. Ensure the unit is placed on a stable surface or installed in a

RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable connects to serial port on management comupter

standard 19 inch rack.

2. Ensure the power switch of the unit is turned off.

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3. Connect the network cable to port 1.

4. Connect the power cable.

5. Turn on the power switch. After a few seconds, SYSTEM STARTING appears on the

Crossover Ethernet cable connects directly to management computer on private network. Straight-through Ethernet cable connects to LAN or switch on private network.

LCD. MAIN MENU appears after the FortiMail unit starts.

Power cable connects to power outlet

You can use one of the following tools to configure the FortiMail unit. If you are connecting and using the unit for the first time, it is recommended you use the web-based manager only, because it comes with a quick start configuration wizard which can guide you through the initial setup.

• Front panel buttons and LCD

Control buttons and an LCD are located on the front panel of the FortiMail unit. Use them to configure the IP address, netmask, the management IP address, and the default gateway address. To configure the DNS server addresses and other routing information, use the web-based manager or the CLI.

• Command Line Interface (CLI)

The FortiMail unit has a console port and you can use a RJ-45 to DB-9 console cable to connect it directly to your management computer. For information about CLI commands, see the FortiMail CLI Reference on the documentation CD.

• Web-based manager

The web-based manager is an easy-to-use management tool that you can from a web browser.

The web-based manager has two display modes: Basic and Advanced. The default mode when you first log on is Basic. You can switch between the two modes by selecting Basic >> or Advanced >>.

Configuration changes made with the web-based manager are effective immediately.

The default operation mode is gateway mode. You can change to transparent mode or server mode after connecting to the unit. Changing operation mode causes system reboot.

To connect to the web-based manager, you need:

• An Ethernet connection between the FortiMail unit and your management computer.

• A web browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.

To connect to the web-based manager for the first time

1. On your management computer, configure the Ethernet port with the static IP address 192.168.1.2 and a netmask of

255.255.255.0.

2. Using the Ethernet cable, connect you computer’s Ethernet port to the FortiMail unit’s port 1.

Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly. Use straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or switch.

3. Start your web browser and go to https://192.168.1.99/admin (include the “s” in https:// and “/admin” after the IP address).

4. Type

admin

in the Name field and select Login.

5. Go to Management > Status to set the operation mode. The system will reboot.

6. Log on to the system again.

7. Select Quick Start >> to run the quick start configuration wizard and follow the steps to configure the system’s basic network and antispam settings. For detailed information about the quick start wizard, see the FortiMail Install Guide.

Deploying the FortiMail unit

Now that the FortiMail unit is up and running, you can start to deploy the unit into your network by configuring the system settings and mail settings. The FortiMail Install Guide will help you with this task.

Configuring the FortiMail unit

Then you can configure detailed antispam, antivirus, and logging settings to protect your mail servers and users. For details, see the FortiMail online help or the FortiMail Administration Guide on the documentation CD.

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