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FortiGate-50A/50B, FortiWiFi-50B and FortiGate-100 FortiOS 3.0 MR4 Install Guide
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Connecting to the FortiGate unit Installing the FortiGate unit
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.
2 Using the crossover cable or the Ethernet hub and cables, 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://).
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 connection to the FortiGate unit. When you connect, the
FortiGate unit displays two security warnings in the browser.
The first warning prompts you to accept and optionally install the FortiGate unit’s
self-signed security certificate. If you do not accept the certificate, the FortiGate
unit refuses the connection. If you accept the certificate, the FortiGate login page
appears. The credentials entered are encrypted before they are sent to the
FortiGate unit. If you choose to accept the certificate permanently, the warning is
not displayed again.
Just before the FortiGate login page is displayed, a second warning informs you
that the FortiGate certificate distinguished name differs from the original request.
This warning occurs because the FortiGate unit redirects the connection. This is
an informational message. Select OK to continue logging in.
Figure 6: FortiGate login
4 Type admin in the Name field and select Login.
After logging into the web-based manager, the web browser displays the system
dashboard. The dashboard provides you with all system status information in one
location. For details on the information displayed on the dashboard, see the
FortiGate Administration Guide.
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.
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