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Completing the configuration Transparent mode installation
Configuring the Transparent mode management IP address
1 Log into the CLI if you are not already logged in.
2 Set the management IP address and netmask to the IP address and netmask that you
recorded in Table 14 on page 61. Enter:
set system management ip <IP address> <netmask>
Example
set system management ip 10.10.10.2 255.255.255.0
3 Confirm that the address is correct. Enter:
get system management
The CLI lists the management IP address and netmask.
Configure the Transparent mode default gateway
1 Log into the CLI if you are not already logged in.
2 Set the default route to the default gateway that you recorded in Table 14 on page 61.
Enter:
set system route number <number> gw1 <IP address>
Example
set system route
number 0 gw1
204.23.1.2
You have now completed the initial configuration of the FortiGate unit.
Completing the configuration
Use the information in this section to complete the initial configuration of the FortiGate
unit.
Setting the date and time
For effective scheduling and logging, the FortiGate system date and time should be
accurate. You can either manually set the system date and time or you can configure
the FortiGate unit to automatically keep its time correct by synchronizing with a
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
To set the FortiGate system date and time, see “Setting system date and time” on
page 157.
Enabling antivirus protection
To enable antivirus protection to protect users on your internal network from
downloading a virus from the Internet:
1 Go to Firewall > Policy > port1->port2.
2 Select Edit to edit this policy.
3 Select Anti-Virus & Web filter to enable antivirus protection for this policy.
4 Select the Scan Content Profile.
5 Select OK to save your changes.
