Fortinet FortiMail-4000A User's Manual
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1. Power cable connects to power outlet 7 Transparent mode In Transparent mode the FortiMail unit protects your email server by scanning the SMTP traf fic for viruses and spam messages as it passes through the FortiMail unit The FortiMail unit provides seamless integration into existing networks You can place the FortiMail unit in front of the existing email server without any configuration changes to the existing network topology for filtering email messages This means that all of the FortiMail interfaces are on the same IP subnet and appears to other devices as a bridge Alternatively you can configure the FortiMail unit as a combination of a bridge and a router by assigning IP addresses to some of its interfaces In this situation the interfaces can be on different subnets s ORTIMIAIL Mail Server amp DMZ Administration PC pa Router A gt SF gay M r Switch p 2s oORTIGATE A Mail Users POP3 IMAP Web Mail Mail Users POP3 IMAP Web Mail Administration PC Server mode In Server mode the FortiMail unit provides basic email server functionality supporting WebMail SMTP POP3 and IMAP email protocols In addition the FortiMail Server provides antivirus antispam email archiving logging and reporting services f i Choosing a Configuration Tool Web based manager The FortiMail web based manager is an easy to use management tool Use it to configure the administrator password the int2. FortiMail 400 LED Indicators LED The FortiMail unit is on The FortiMail unit is off Amber Left LED The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment has power Port 1 to 6 Power Flashing Amber Network activity at this interface Left LED Off Right LED Ports connected at 10Mbps Green Right LED Ports connected at up to 100 Mbps Red Right LED Port 5 and 6 connected at 1000 Mbps Checking the Package Contents Ports 1 2 3 4 RJ 45 10 100 Base T Ethernet Connection to the network Ports 5 and 6 RJ 45 10 100 1000 Base T Ethernet Connection to the network CONSOLE J 45 9600 bps RS 232 Connection to the management computer Provides access to the command line interface CLI Connecting Connect the FortiMail unit to a power outlet and to the network hub or switch e Place the FortiMail unit on a stable surface or mount it in a 19 inch rack It requires 1 5 inches 3 75 cm clearance on each side to allow for cooling e Make sure the power is not plugged into the wall before connecting the power cable and turning on the unit e The Status light flashes while the unit is starting up and remains lit when the system is up and running Planning the Configuration Gateway mode In Gateway mode the FortiMail unit protects your email server by scanning the SMTP traffic for viruses and spam messages as it passes through the FortiMail unit You can configure your firewall or DNS
3. cumentation http docs forticare com e Fortinet Knowledge Center http kc forticare com e Fortinet Technical Support http support fortinet com
4. erface and default gateway addresses and the DNS server addresses Requirements e An Ethernet connection between the FortiMail unit and management computer e Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher on the management computer Collecting Information Gateway Server mode Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Transparent mode Nema Od Configuring the FortiMail Unit Web based Manager 1 Connect the FortiMail Port 1 interface to a management computer Ethernet interface Use a cross over Ethernet cable to connect the devices directly Use straight through Ethernet cables to connect the devices through a hub or switch 2 Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiMail unit To do this change the IP address of the management computer to 192 168 1 2 and the netmask to 255 255 255 0 3 To access the FortiMail web based manager start Internet Explorer and browse to https 192 168 1 99 admin remember to include the s in https 4 Type admin in the Name field and select Login The web based manager has two configuration modes Basic and Advanced You can switch between the basic mode and advanced mode of the web based manager at any time with no configuration loss To switch between the two modes go to either Basic gt gt or Advanced gt gt The following configurations are described for Basic mode the default configuration mode Server mode T
5. o switch to Server mode 1 Goto Management gt Status 2 Select Change for the Operation Mode 3 Select Server The FortiMail unit will reset to factory default settings To change the administrator password 1 Goto Settings gt Config gt Admin 2 Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password To configure interfaces 1 Goto Settings gt Network gt Interface 2 Select the Modify icon for each interface to configure 3 Set the addressing mode for the interface See the online help for information To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses 1 Goto Settings gt Network gt DNS enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses To configure a Default Gateway 1 Goto Settings gt Network gt Routing and select Edit icon for the static route 2 Set Gateway to the Default Gateway IP address you recorded above and select OK Gateway mode To switch to Gateway mode 1 Goto Management gt Status 2 Select Change for the Operation Mode 3 Select Gateway The FortiMail unit will reset to factory default settings To change the administrator password 1 Goto Settings gt Config gt Admin 2 Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password To configure interfaces 1 Goto Settings gt Network gt Interface 2 Select the Modify icon for each interface to configure 3 Set the addressing mode for the interface See the online help f
6. or information To configure the DNS server and default gateway IP addresses 1 Goto Settings gt Network gt Network enter the Primary and Secondary DNS and Default Gateway IP addresses Completing the Configuration Congratulations You have finished configuring the basic settings To explore the full range of configuration options see the online help or the Tools and Documentation CD Command Line Interface CLI The CLI is a text based management tool Use it to configure the administrator password the interface addresses the default gateway address and the DNS server addresses To configure advanced settings see the FortiMail Administration Guide Requirements e The RJ 45 to DB 9 serial connection between the FortiMail unit and management com puter e Aterminal emulation application HyperTerminal on the management computer General settings Network Settings A default gateway is required for the FortiMail unit to route connections to the Internet Factory default settings pone ido teez09 Transparent mode To switch to Transparent mode 1 Goto Management gt Status 2 Select Change for the Operation Mode 3 Select Transparent The FortiMail unit will reset to factory default settings To change the administrator password 1 Goto Settings gt Config gt Admin 2 Select Change Password for the admin administrator and enter a new password To change the management interface 1 Goto Se
7. server to ensure that incoming SMTP traffic goes through the FortiMail unit before reaching the email server Optionally you can configure the email server to use the FortiMail unit as the relay server for outgoing SMTP traffic The FortiMail unit integrates into your existing network with only minor changes to your network configuration Domain 2 R amp D Mail Users POP3 IMAP Web Mail Switch Administration PC Administration PC Mail Server a a Mail Users POP3 IMAP Web Mail Domain 1 HR Domain 3 Sales eS RTInNeET FortiMail 400 MARTINET Copyright 2008 Fortinet Incorporated All rights reserved Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trade marks of their respective holders Regulatory Compliance FCC Class A Part 15 CSA CUS 9 September 2008 06 30004 0155 20080909 Ethernet Cables J Orange Crossover A Grey Straight through RJ 45 to DB 9 Console Cable USB Port 4 Future use Port2 ar Port 4 OQ Power Cable Rack Mount Brackets Buttons RJ 45 Console Back EN RARR RRR A RAAHAA a K gt erosetetostesotesoteso v RRRA A RARR Power Power Switch Connection Documentation FSRTiner a ers computer on private network Straight through Ethernet Crossover Ethernet cable connects to management cable connects to LAN or switch on private network i
8. ttings gt Network gt Management IP 2 Enter the Management IP address and netmask To configure the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses Go to Settings gt Network gt DNS enter the Primary and Secondary DNS IP addresses Command Line Interface 1 Use the RJ 45 to DB 9 serial cable to connect the FortiMail Console port to the manage ment computer serial port 2 Start a terminal emulation program HyperTerminal on the management computer Use these settings Baud Rate bps 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 and Flow Control None 3 Atthe Login prompt type admin and press Enter twice no password required Configuring the FortiMail unit The CLI commands to configure the FortiMail unit are the same for all three modes 1 Configure the interface IP addresses set system interface lt port number gt mode static ip lt ip address gt lt netmask gt 3 Configure the primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses set system dns primary lt dns server ip gt set system dns secondary lt dns server ip gt 4 Configure the default gateway set system route number lt route number gt gwl lt gateway ip gt Changing Modes 1 To change modes set system opmode gateway server transparent 2 Set the management IP for Transparent mode set system managementip lt ip address gt netmask lt netmask gt Visit these links for more information and documentation for your Fortinet product e Technical Do
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