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FortiGate-500A Installation Guide Version 2.80 MR5
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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 25. If you want to install two or more FortiGate units in HA mode, see “High
availability installation” on page 45. For more information about installing the FortiGate
unit in Transparent mode, see “Planning the FortiGate configuration” on page 20.
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 Tab le 8 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.