Page 2 - Trademarks
FortiGate-110C Install Guide FortiOS 3.0 MR628 July 200801-30006-0481-20080728 © Copyright 2008 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, m...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 1 Contents Contents.............................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 Regi...
Page 7 - Introduction; Register your FortiGate unit
Introduction Register your FortiGate unit FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 5 Introduction Welcome and thank you for selecting Fortinet products for your real-time network protection. The FortiGate Unified Threat Management System improves network security, reduces n...
Page 8 - About the FortiGate-110C; Document conventions
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 6 01-30006-0481-20080728 About the FortiGate-110C Introduction About the FortiGate-110C The FortiGate-110C is an ideal solution for SMB and and Medium to large-sized Enterprises with distributed branch offices. The FortiGate-110C features dual WAN 10/100/...
Page 9 - Typographic conventions; Further Reading
Introduction Further Reading FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 7 Typographic conventions FortiGate documentation uses the following typographical conventions: Further Reading The most up-to-date publications and previous releases of Fortinet product documentation are...
Page 10 - Fortinet Knowledge Center; Customer service and technical support
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 8 01-30006-0481-20080728 Customer service and technical support Introduction • FortiGate IPS User Guide Describes how to configure the FortiGate Intrusion Prevention System settings and how the FortiGate IPS deals with some common attacks. • FortiGate IPS...
Page 11 - Environmental specifications
Installing Environmental specifications FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 9 Installing This chapter describes installing your FortiGate unit in your server room, environmental specifications and how to mount the FortiGate in a rack if applicable. This chapter contain...
Page 12 - Cautions and warnings; Grounding; Elevated Operating Ambient; Mounting
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 10 01-30006-0481-20080728 Cautions and warnings Installing • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The equipment compl...
Page 13 - To install the FortiGate unit into a rack
Installing Cautions and warnings FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 11 When placing the FortiGate unit on any flat, stable surface, ensure the unit has at least 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow for cooling. For rack mounting, u...
Page 14 - Plugging in the FortiGate; To power on the FortiGate unit; Connecting to the network
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 12 01-30006-0481-20080728 Plugging in the FortiGate Installing Figure 3: Mounting in a rack Plugging in the FortiGate Use the following steps to connect the power supply to the FortiGate unit. To power on the FortiGate unit 1 Ensure the power switch, loca...
Page 15 - Turning off the FortiGate unit; To power off the FortiGate unit
Installing Turning off the FortiGate unit FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 13 Turning off the FortiGate unit Always shut down the FortiGate operating system properly before turning off the power switch to avoid potential hardware problems. To power off the FortiGate...
Page 17 - Configuring; NAT vs. Transparent mode; NAT mode
Configuring NAT vs. Transparent mode FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 15 Configuring This section provides an overview of the operating modes of the FortiGate unit, NAT/Route and Transparent, and how to configure the FortiGate unit for each mode. There are two ways ...
Page 18 - Transparent mode; Connecting to the FortiGate unit; Connecting to the web-based manager; To connect to the web-based manager
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 16 01-30006-0481-20080728 Connecting to the FortiGate unit Configuring 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...
Page 19 - Connecting to the CLI; To connect to the CLI
Configuring Connecting to the FortiGate unit FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 17 To support a secure HTTPS authentication method, the FortiGate unit ships with a self-signed security certificate, which is offered to remote clients whenever they initiate a HTTPS conn...
Page 20 - Configuring NAT mode; Using the web-based manager; Configure the interfaces; To configure interfaces
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 18 01-30006-0481-20080728 Configuring NAT mode Configuring Configuring NAT mode Configuring NAT mode involves defining interface addresses and default routes, and simple firewall policies. You can use the web-based manager or the CLI to configure the Fort...
Page 21 - Configure a DNS server; To configure DNS server settings; Adding a default route and gateway
Configuring Configuring NAT mode FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 19 4 Select OK. 5 Repeat this procedure for each interface as required. Configure a DNS server A DNS server is a service that converts symbolic node names to IP addresses. A domain name server (DNS se...
Page 22 - To modify the default gateway; Adding firewall policies; To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 20 01-30006-0481-20080728 Configuring NAT mode Configuring For an initial configuration, you must edit the factory configured static default route to specify a different default gateway for the FortiGate unit. This will enable the flow of data through the...
Page 23 - Using the CLI; To set an interface to use a static address; To set an interface to use DHCP addressing
Configuring Configuring NAT mode FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 21 3 Set the following and select OK. Firewall policy configuration is the same in NAT/Route mode and Transparent mode. Note that these policies allow all traffic through. No protection profiles have ...
Page 24 - To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 22 01-30006-0481-20080728 Configuring NAT mode Configuring To set an interface to use PPPoE addressing config system interface edit external set mode pppoeset username <name_str>set password <psswrd>set ipunnumbered <ip_address>set disc-...
Page 25 - Configuring Transparent mode
Configuring Configuring Transparent mode FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 23 For an initial configuration, you must edit the factory configured static default route to specify a different default gateway for the FortiGate unit. This will enable the flow of data thro...
Page 26 - Switching to Transparent mode; To switch to Transparent mode
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 24 01-30006-0481-20080728 Configuring Transparent mode Configuring Using the web-based manager After connecting to the web-based manager, you can use the following procedures to complete the basic configuration of the FortiGate unit. Ensure you read the s...
Page 27 - To add an incoming traffic firewall policy
Configuring Configuring Transparent mode FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 25 To add an outgoing traffic firewall policy 1 Go to Firewall > Policy . 2 Select Create New. 3 Set the following and select OK. To add an incoming traffic firewall policy 1 Go to Firewall...
Page 29 - Verify the configuration; To back up the FortiGate configuration
Configuring Verify the configuration FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 27 Verify the configuration Your FortiGate unit is now configured and connected to the network. To verify the FortiGate unit is connected and configured correctly, use your web browser to browse a...
Page 30 - Restoring a configuration; To restore the FortiGate configuration; Additional configuration; Set the time and date; To set the date and time; Set the Administrator password
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 28 01-30006-0481-20080728 Restoring a configuration Configuring Restoring a configuration Should you need to restore the configuration file, use the following steps. To restore the FortiGate configuration 1 Go to System > Maintenance > Backup & ...
Page 31 - To change the administrator password; Configure FortiGuard; Updating antivirus and IPS signatures; To update antivirus definitions and IPS signatures
Configuring Additional configuration FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 29 To change the administrator password 1 Go to System > Admin > Administrators . 2 Select Change Password and enter a new password. 3 Select OK. Alternatively, you can also add new administ...
Page 33 - Advanced configuration; Protection profiles
Advanced configuration Protection profiles FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 31 Advanced configuration The FortiGate unit and the FortiOS operating system provide a wide range of features that enable you to control network and internet traffic and protect your networ...
Page 34 - Protection Profile; Firewall policies
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 32 01-30006-0481-20080728 Firewall policies Advanced configuration The best way to begin creating your own protection profile is to open a predefined profile. This way you can see how a profile is set up, and then modify it suit your requirements. You acc...
Page 35 - Configuring firewall policies; source and destination Interface/Zone; Antivirus options
Advanced configuration Antivirus options FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 33 Configuring firewall policies To add or edit a firewall policy go to Firewall > Policy and select Edit on an existing policy, or select Create New to add a policy. The source and destina...
Page 36 - Filter; AntiSpam options
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 34 01-30006-0481-20080728 AntiSpam options Advanced configuration • Grayware - These are unsolicited commercial software programs that are installed on computers, often without the user's consent or knowledge. Grayware programs are generally considered an...
Page 37 - Antispam > Banned Word; Web filtering; Firewall > Protection Profile
Advanced configuration Web filtering FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 35 Banned word lists are specific words that may be typically found in email. The FortiGate unit searches for words or patterns in email messages. If matches are found, values assigned to the word...
Page 38 - Web Filter > Content Block; Web Filter > URL Filter; Logging
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 36 01-30006-0481-20080728 Logging Advanced configuration To configure content blocking, go to Web Filter > Content Block . URL filter enables you to control additional web sites that you can block or allow. This enables you greater control over certain...
Page 39 - FortiGate Firmware; Downloading firmware
FortiGate Firmware Downloading firmware FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 37 FortiGate Firmware Fortinet periodically updates the FortiGate firmware to include new features and address issues. After you have registered your FortiGate unit, you can download FortiGate ...
Page 40 - Upgrading the firmware; To upgrade the firmware; Reverting to a previous version
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 38 01-30006-0481-20080728 Using the web-based manager FortiGate Firmware To download firmware 1 Log into the site using your user name and password. 2 Go to Firmware Images > FortiGate . 3 Select the most recent FortiOS version, and MR release and patc...
Page 41 - Backup and Restore from a USB key
FortiGate Firmware Using the web-based manager FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 39 To revert to a previous firmware version 1 Copy the firmware image file to the management computer. 2 Log into the FortiGate web-based manager. 3 Go to System > Status . 4 Under Sy...
Page 42 - To configure the USB Auto-Install; To upgrade the firmware using the CLI
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 40 01-30006-0481-20080728 Using the CLI FortiGate Firmware To configure the USB Auto-Install 1 Go to System > Maintenance > Backup and Restore . 2 Select the blue arrow to expand the Advanced options. 3 Select the following:• On system restart, auto...
Page 43 - To revert to a previous firmware version using the CLI
FortiGate Firmware Using the CLI FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 41 5 Enter the following command to copy the firmware image from the TFTP server to the FortiGate unit: execute restore image <name_str> <tftp_ip4> Where <name_str> is the name of th...
Page 44 - Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 42 01-30006-0481-20080728 Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI FortiGate Firmware 4 Make sure the FortiGate unit can connect to the TFTP server. You can use the following command to ping the computer running the TFTP server. For example,...
Page 45 - To install firmware from a system reboot
FortiGate Firmware Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 43 If you are reverting to a previous FortiOS version, you might not be able to restore the previous configuration from the backup configuration file. To insta...
Page 46 - Restoring the previous configuration; To backup configuration using the CLI
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 44 01-30006-0481-20080728 Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI FortiGate Firmware 9 Type the address of the TFTP server and press Enter: The following message appears: Enter Local Address [192.168.1.188]: 10 Type an IP address the FortiG...
Page 47 - To restore configuration using the CLI; Using the USB Auto-Install; To configure the USB Auto-Install using the CLI; Additional CLI Commands for a USB key
FortiGate Firmware Installing firmware from a system reboot using the CLI FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 45 To restore configuration using the CLI 1 Log into the CLI. 2 Enter the following command to restore the configuration files: exec restore image usb <file...
Page 48 - Testing new firmware before installing; To test the new firmware image
FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide 46 01-30006-0481-20080728 Testing new firmware before installing FortiGate Firmware Testing new firmware before installing You can test a new firmware image by installing the firmware image from a system reboot and saving it to system memory. After comple...
Page 51 - Index
Index FortiGate-110C FortiOS 3.0 MR6 Install Guide01-30006-0481-20080728 59 Index A adding a default route 19 , 22 additional resources 7 admin password 28 air flow 9 ambient temperature 9 antispam options 34 antivirus options 33 auto-install 39 auto-install from CLI 45 B backing up 27 C certificate...