FortiGate Essentials for SMEs in Palestine
Configure FortiGate System Interface
In FortiGate, various interface settings can be customized, such as aliases (identifiers for reference), IP addresses (public or private for connectivity), administrative access protocols (e.g., HTTPS, ping, SSH), and DHCP servers (for dynamic IP assignment). You can choose between CLI or GUI for these configurations.
GUI Configuration Steps:
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Assign IP Addresses: Configure IP addresses for internal and external interfaces based on your network design. Navigate to 'Network' → 'Interfaces' in the settings.
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Define Roles: Specify roles for each interface (e.g., LAN, WAN).
Example Steps for Configuring WAN Interface (port1):
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Edit port1
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Set mode: DHCP
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Set role: WAN
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Set alias: WAN
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Allow access: HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Ping
Example Steps for Configuring LAN Interface (port2):
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Edit port2:
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Set mode: Static (assign a static IP address)
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Set role: LAN
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Set IP: e.g., 10.10.10.1/24
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Allow access: HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, Ping
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Set alias: Internal
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Access FortiGate GUI:
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Retrieve IP Address: Use the command get system interface physical to display the IP address obtained by port1 or the bridge network adapter.
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Log In: Enter the IP address in your browser, and log in using the default credentials (username: admin, password: admin).
