Installing the FortiAnalyzer unit
Configuring the FortiAnalyzer unit
FortiAnalyzer Version 3.0 MR3 Administration Guide
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Using the web-based manager
The web-based manager provides a GUI interface to configure and administer the
FortiAnalyzer unit.
Use the web-based manager to:
• configure most FortiAnalyzer settings
• monitor the status of the FortiAnalyzer unit
• configure and view reports
• view log files and messages
• administer users, groups and set access rights.
You can configure and manage the FortiAnalyzer unit using a secure HTTPS
connection from any computer running Internet Explorer 6.0 or other current
browser.
Configuration changes made using the web-based manager are effective
immediately without resetting the firewall or interrupting service.For all
FortiAnalyzer models, use the following procedure to connect to the web-based
manager for the first time.
To connect to the web-based manager, you need:
• An Ethernet connection between the FortiAnalyzer unit and management
computer.
• Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher or other current popular web browser on
the management computer.
To connect to the web-based manager
1
Connect the Port1 interface of the FortiAnalyzer unit to the Ethernet port of the
management computer.
2
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.
3
Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the
FortiAnalyzer LAN interface.
4
To do this, change the IP address of the management computer to 192.168.1.2
and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
5
To access the FortiAnalyzer web-based manager, start your browser and browse
to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
6
Type
admin
in the Name field and select Login.
After connecting to the Web-based manager, you can configure the FortiAnalyzer
unit IP address, DNS server IP address, and default gateway to connect the
FortiAnalyzer unit to the network.
To configure the FortiAnalyzer unit using the web-based manager
1
In the web-based manager, go to
System
>
Network
>
Interface
.
2
Select Edit for Port1.
3
Enter the IP address and netmask and select OK.
If the FortiAnalyzer unit will be connected to the internet:
4
Go to
System
>
Network
>
DNS
.
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