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FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR6
FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide 01-28006-0024-20041026 41
Transparent mode installation
This chapter describes how to install a FortiGate unit in Transparent mode. If you want
to install the FortiGate unit in NAT/Route mode, see “NAT/Route mode installation” on
page 27. If you want to install two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see “High
availability installation” on page 51. For more information about installing the
FortiGate unit in Transparent mode, see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on
page 23.
This chapter describes:
• Preparing to configure Transparent mode
• Using the web-based manager
• Using the front control buttons and LCD
• Using the command line interface
• Using the setup wizard
• Connecting the FortiGate unit to your network
• Next steps
Preparing to configure Transparent mode
Use Table 9 to gather the information that you need to customize Transparent mode
settings.
You can configure Transparent mode using four methods:
• the web-based manager GUI
• front control buttons and LCD
• command line interface (CLI)
• setup wizard
The method you choose depends on the complexity of the configuration, access and
equipment, and the type of interface you are most comfortable using.