Specification

Details

Firewall Throughput

10 Gbps

VPN Throughput

3 Gbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

1.5 million

New Sessions (per second)

30,000

Interfaces

1x GE WAN, 1x GE DMZ, 1x GE Internal

Security Features

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), IPS, Anti-malware, VPN

Power Consumption

10W

Step

Action

1. Power on the FortiGate-60F

Make sure your FortiGate-60F device is connected to your network infrastructure and powered on.

2. Access the Web Interface

Open a web browser and enter the default IP address (usually 192.168.1.99) to access the FortiGate web interface.

3. Log in to the Dashboard

Use the default admin username and leave the password field blank to log in. Set a new password for security purposes.

4. Set Up Basic Network Settings

Configure the IP address, DNS settings, and interface connections (WAN and LAN) based on your network topology.

5. Configure Date & Time

Set the time zone and date to ensure accurate logging and event monitoring.

6. Configure Security Policies

Begin by setting up firewall rules for traffic filtering, based on your network’s needs. Enable and configure DPI and IPS for maximum security.

Step

Action

1. Create Security Zones

Define WAN, LAN, and DMZ zones to segment traffic for better security control.

2. Set Up Firewall Policies

Set rules to control traffic between zones, specifying allowed and blocked IPs and services.

3. Enable Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Activate IPS to monitor incoming traffic for malicious activity, such as brute-force attacks and DDoS attempts.

4. Set Up VPN

Configure site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs to allow secure remote access to your network.

5. Configure Web Filtering

Set up web filtering policies to block access to malicious websites and restrict access to non-business-related content.

6. Enable Anti-malware

Activate anti-malware protection to scan traffic for malicious files and prevent viruses from entering your network.

Step

Action

1. Enable VPN Feature

Navigate to the VPN section of FortiOS and enable VPN functionality for secure communication.

2. Set Up SSL VPN

Configure SSL VPN for secure client-to-site connections, allowing employees to access the network remotely.

3. Set Up IPSec VPN

Configure IPSec VPN for site-to-site connectivity, ensuring secure connections between office locations.

4. Define User Groups

Create VPN user groups and assign access permissions for secure remote access to specific network resources.

5. Test VPN Connection

Test VPN connections to verify encryption and ensure secure access for remote workers.

Performance Metric

FortiGate-60F

Firewall Throughput

10 Gbps

VPN Throughput

3 Gbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

1.5 million

New Sessions (per second)

30,000

IPS Throughput

1.5 Gbps

Application Control Throughput

5 Gbps

Power Consumption

10W

Feature

FortiGate-60F

SonicWall TZ570

Cisco Meraki MX64

Firewall Throughput

10 Gbps

1 Gbps

1 Gbps

VPN Throughput

3 Gbps

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Max Concurrent Sessions

1.5 million

500,000

200,000

IPS Throughput

1.5 Gbps

700 Mbps

600 Mbps

Application Control Throughput

5 Gbps

500 Mbps

200 Mbps

Cost

💰💰 Moderate

💰💰 High

💰💰💰 High

Ideal For

Small to medium businesses

Small to medium businesses

Small businesses

Security Feature

How It Protects Your Network

Zero-Day Threat Prevention

Detects and prevents zero-day attacks using AI-driven threat intelligence and FortiGuard updates

Botnet Protection

Prevents your network from becoming part of a botnet, blocking malicious outbound traffic to command-and-control servers

SSL/TLS Inspection

Decrypts encrypted traffic, scans it for hidden threats, and ensures encrypted communications don’t conceal malicious content

Advanced Threat Detection

Real-time monitoring of traffic helps detect and block APT and advanced malware that might otherwise bypass traditional security measures