Configure the external interface
The FortiGate unit’s external interface will provide access to the Internet for all internal networks, including the two VLANs.
To configure the external interface - web-based manager
1. Go to System > Network > Interface.
2. Select Edit for the external interface.
3. Enter the following information and select OK:
Addressing mode | Manual |
IP/Network Mask | 172.16.21.2/255.255.255.0 |
To configure the external interface - CLI
config system interface
edit external
set mode static
set ip 172.16.21.2 255.255.255.0
end
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