FortiBridge
Fortinet’s FortiGate products support external bypass devices using FortiBridge
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ErrataThe "Connecting the FortiBridge-1000 unit" section of the FortiBridge-1000 QuickStart Guide (document number: 09-10000-0164-20050314) instructed the user to connect the FortiBridge-1000 unit using crossover cables in an incorrect manner. The correct information is supplied below and can be found in a new version of the FortiBridge-1000 QuickStart Guide (document number: 09-10000-0164-20050811) available from the Fortinet Technical Documentation web page.
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  • FortiBridge-1000 QuickStart Guide
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Connecting the FortiBridge-1000 unit

Normally, you would use straight-through ethernet cables to connect the FortiBridge-1000 unit. However, for some connections you may need a crossover ethernet cable (for example, for compatibility with network devices that do not support Auto MDI/MDIX).

  1. Connect the FortiBridge INT 2 interface to the FortiGate unit internal interface.
  2. Connect the FortiBridge EXT 2 interface to the FortiGate unit external interface.
  3. Connect the FortiBridge INT 1 interface to the internal network.
  4. Connect the FortiBridge EXT 1 interface to the external network.
  5. Turn on the FortiGate unit and any network equipment that was turned off.
  6. Connect the AC adapter to the power connection at the back of the FortiBridge unit and to a power outlet.

The PWR and Bypass Mode LEDs turn on. After a short time, the FortiBridge unit switches to Normal mode. The Bypass LED turns off and the Normal LED turns on.

Diagram of the FortiBridge unit setup.

Release(d) DateNow available on the Fortinet Technical Documentation web page.