Chapter 2 Advanced Routing for FortiOS 5.0 : Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) : Advanced inter-area OSPF example : Configuring the FortiGate units : Configuring Router2
  
Configuring Router2
Router2 is part of the R&D network backbone area (0.0.0.0). Router2 and Router3 are in this area. They provide a redundant connection between area 1.1.1.1 and area 2.2.2.2.
Router2 has three interfaces configured; one to the internal network, and two to Router3 for redundancy.
To configure Router2 interfaces - web-based manager
1. Go to System > Dashboard > Status.
2. Next to hostname, select Change.
3. Enter a hostname of Router2, and select OK.
4. Go to System > Network > Interfaces, edit port1 (internal), set the following information, and select OK.
Alias
internal
IP/Netmask
10.11.102.2/255.255.255.0
Administrative Access
HTTPS SSH PING
Description
Internal RnD network
Administrative Status
Up
5. Edit port2 (external1), set the following information, and select OK.
Alias
external1
IP/Netmask
10.11.110.2/255.255.255.0
Administrative Access
HTTPS SSH PING
Description
Router3 first connection
Administrative Status
Up
6. Edit port3 (external2), set the following information, and select OK.
Alias
external2
IP/Netmask
10.11.111.2/255.255.255.0
Administrative Access
HTTPS SSH PING
Description
Router3 second connection
Administrative Status
Up