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FortiWiFi 60

Installation and

Configuration Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................................ 7

Secure installation, configuration, and management.......................................................... 8

Web-based manager ...................................................................................................... 8

Command line interface .................................................................................................. 9

Setup wizard ................................................................................................................... 9

Document conventions ....................................................................................................... 9

FortiGate documentation .................................................................................................. 10

Fortinet Knowledge Center ........................................................................................... 11

Comments on Fortinet technical documentation........................................................... 11

Related documentation ..................................................................................................... 11

FortiManager documentation ........................................................................................ 11

FortiClient documentation ............................................................................................. 12

FortiMail documentation................................................................................................ 12

FortiLog documentation ................................................................................................ 12

Customer service and technical support........................................................................... 12

Contents

Getting started ..................................................................................................... 15

Package contents ............................................................................................................. 16

Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 16

Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off ..................................................................... 17

Connecting to the web-based manager............................................................................ 19

Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)............................................................... 20

Quick installation using factory defaults............................................................................ 21

Factory default FortiGate configuration settings ............................................................... 22

Factory default DHCP server configuration .................................................................. 22

Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration .............................................. 23

Factory default Transparent mode network configuration............................................. 24

Factory default firewall configuration ............................................................................ 24

Factory default protection profiles................................................................................. 25

Planning the FortiGate configuration ................................................................................ 26

NAT/Route mode .......................................................................................................... 27

NAT/Route mode with multiple external network connections...................................... 28

Transparent mode......................................................................................................... 28

Configuration options .................................................................................................... 29

Next steps......................................................................................................................... 30

Using a wireless network .................................................................................... 31

Setting up a wireless network ........................................................................................... 31

Positioning an Access Point.......................................................................................... 32

Radio Frequency interference....................................................................................... 32

Using multiple access points......................................................................................... 33

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Wireless Security .............................................................................................................. 34

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) .............................................................................. 34

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ..................................................................................... 34

Additional security measures ........................................................................................ 35

FortiWiFi-60 operation modes........................................................................................... 35

Access Point mode ....................................................................................................... 35

Client mode................................................................................................................... 36

Setting up the FortiWiFi-60 as an Access Point................................................................ 37

Log into the web-based manager ................................................................................. 37

Set the DHCP settings .................................................................................................. 38

Set the security options................................................................................................. 38

Configure the firewall policies ....................................................................................... 39

NAT/Route mode installation.............................................................................. 41

Preparing to configure the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode ......................................... 41

DHCP or PPPoE configuration ..................................................................................... 42

Using the web-based manager......................................................................................... 43

Configuring basic settings............................................................................................. 43

Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 44

Configuring the FortiGate unit to operate in NAT/Route mode ..................................... 44

Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 47

Starting the setup wizard .............................................................................................. 48

Connecting the FortiGate unit to the network(s) ............................................................... 48

Configuring the networks .................................................................................................. 50

Configuring the Modem interface...................................................................................... 51

Next steps......................................................................................................................... 51

Transparent mode installation............................................................................ 53

Preparing to configure Transparent mode ........................................................................ 53

Using the web-based manager......................................................................................... 54

Reconnecting to the web-based manager .................................................................... 55

Using the command line interface..................................................................................... 55

Using the setup wizard...................................................................................................... 57

Reconnecting to the web-based manager .................................................................... 57

Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network ................................................................. 58

Next steps......................................................................................................................... 59

High availability installation................................................................................ 61

Priorities of heartbeat device and monitor priorities...................................................... 61

Configuring FortiGate units for HA operation.................................................................... 61

High availability configuration settings .......................................................................... 61

Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager .............................. 63

Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI.......................................................... 64

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Connecting the cluster to your networks........................................................................... 65

Installing and configuring the cluster................................................................................. 67

Configuring the modem interface ...................................................................... 69

Selecting a modem mode ................................................................................................. 69

Redundant mode configuration..................................................................................... 69

Standalone mode configuration .................................................................................... 70

Configuring modem settings ............................................................................................. 71

Connecting and disconnecting the modem in Standalone mode...................................... 72

Defining a Ping Server...................................................................................................... 73

Dead gateway detection ............................................................................................... 73

Adding firewall policies for modem connections ............................................................... 74

Index ...................................................................................................................... 75

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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 ASIC­based 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.

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The FortiWiFi-60 provides a secure, wireless LAN solution that combines mobility and
flexibility with the enterprise-class FortiWiFi Antivirus Firewall features. The FortiWiFi
is a Wi-Fi certified, wireless LAN transceiver that uses two mini-PCI radios that are
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g-compliant and that can be upgraded to future radio
technologies.

The FortiWiFi serves as the connection point between wireless and wired networks or
as the center point of a stand-alone wireless network. FortiWiFi-60 security features
include WEP, VPN over the wireless network, and firewall policies that can include
user authentication to control access.

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Secure installation, configuration, and management

The FortiGate unit default configuration includes a default firewall policy and IP
addresses and is only a few steps away from protecting your network. There are
several ways to configure basic FortiGate settings:

• the web-based manager,

• the command line interface (CLI), or

• the setup wizard.

The CLI or the web-based manager can then be used to complete configuration and
to perform maintenance and administration.

Web-based manager

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

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Introduction Document conventions

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.

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:

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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.

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

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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.

• 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 [e-mail].

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.

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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.

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:

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[e-mail] For customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin

[e-mail] For customers in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore,

[e-mail] 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.

For information on Fortinet telephone support, see http://support.fortinet.com.
When requesting technical support, please provide the following information:

• Your name

• Company name

•Location

• Email address

• Telephone number

• FortiGate unit serial number

• FortiGate model

• FortiGate FortiOS firmware version

• Detailed description of the problem

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Getting started

This section describes unpacking, setting up, and powering on a FortiGate Antivirus
Firewall unit. This section includes:

• Package contents

• Mounting

• Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off

• Connecting to the web-based manager

• Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

• Quick installation using factory defaults

• Factory default FortiGate configuration settings

• Planning the FortiGate configuration

• Next steps

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Package contents

The FortiWiFi-60 package contains the following items:

• FortiWiFi-60 Antivirus Firewall

• one orange crossover ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300248)

• one gray regular ethernet cable (Fortinet part number CC300249)

• null-modem cable (Fortinet part number CC300247)

• FortiWiFi-60 Quick Start Guide

• CD containing the FortiGate user documentation

• one power cable and AC adapter

Figure 2: FortiWiFi-60 package contents

Front

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switch connectors

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Power Cable Power Supply

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The FortiWiFi-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)

Power requirements

• DC input voltage: 12 V

• DC input current: 3 A

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Getting started Turning the FortiGate unit power on and off

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

Wireless Connectivity

• Antenna type: Dual external fixed antenna

• Antenna range: 802.11b/g:2.4GHz

• Antenna Gain: 5dBi

Basic WiFi installation guidelines

Because the FortiWiFi-60 is a radio device, it is susceptible to common causes of
interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these basic guidelines to
ensure the best possible performance:

• Install the access point in an area where large steel structures such as shelving
units, bookcases, and filing cabinets do not block the radio signals to and from the
access point.

• Install the access point away from microwave ovens. Microwave ovens operate on
the same frequency as the access point and can cause signal interference.

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 FortiWiFi-60 unit.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.
3 Connect the power cable to a power outlet.

The FortiWiFi-60 unit starts. The Power and Status LEDs are on.

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Table 1: FortiWiFi-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.

The FortiWiFi-60 unit starts. The Power and WAN LEDs are on.

Table 2: FortiWiFi-60 LED indicators

LED State Description
Power Green The FortiGate unit is powered on.

Off The FortiGate unit is powered off.

WAN Green Traffic on WAN link.
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.

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Getting started Connecting to the web-based manager

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.

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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:

FortiWiFi-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.

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Getting started Quick installation using factory defaults

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

FortiWiFi-60 Unit

Internal network

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DNS server IP address

automatically

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for the internal network

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 22.

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.

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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 30.

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 30.
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 21.

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Table 3: 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 4 on page 23. 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 4 o n

page 23, 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 4: Factory default NAT/Route mode network configuration

Administrator
account

Internal interface

WAN1 interface

WAN2 interface

DMZ interface

Modem interface

WLAN interface IP: 10.10.80.1

User name: admin
Password: (none)

IP: 192.168.1.99
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Administrative Access: HTTP, HTTPS,

Ping
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:

Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Administrative Access: Ping

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