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General configuration steps, Web-based manager example configuration steps – Fortinet FortiGate 4000 User Manual

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Transparent mode installation

Transparent mode configuration examples

FortiGate-4000 Installation and Configuration Guide

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Figure 24: Static route to an external destination

General configuration steps

1

Set the FortiGate unit to operate in Transparent mode.

2

Configure the Management IP address and Netmask of the FortiGate unit.

3

Configure the static route to the FortiResponse server.

4

Configure the default route to the external network.

Web-based manager example configuration steps

To configure the basic FortiGate settings and a static route using the web-based
manager:

1

Go to System > Status.
• Select Change to Transparent Mode.
• Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.
• Select OK.

The FortiGate unit changes to Transparent mode.

Note: This is an example configuration only. To configure a static route, you require a
destination IP address.

Management
Computer

Internal Network

Internet

Upstream

Router

Gateway IP 192.168.1.2

Management IP 192.168.1.1

FortiResponse
Distribution
Network (FDN)

24.102.233.5

FortiGate-4000

POWER ON/OFF

LAN 1

LAN 2

PWR/KVM STATUS

KVM/ACCESS