Connecting to the Web-based Manager
The FortiManager unit can be configured and managed using the Web-based Manager or the Command Line Interface (CLI). This section will step you through connecting to the unit via the Web-based Manager.
To connect to the Web-based Manager:
1. Connect the Port 1 interface of the unit to a management computer using the provided Ethernet cable.
2. Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as the internal interface of the FortiManager unit:
a. Browse to Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties.
b. Change the IP address of the management computer to 192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
3. To access the FortiManager unit’s Web-based Manager, start an internet browser of your choice and browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to include the “s” in https://).
4. Type admin in the Name field, leave the Password field blank, and select Login.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiManager unit.
| If the network interfaces have been configured differently during installation, the URL and/or permitted administrative access protocols (such as HTTPS) may no longer be in their default state. |
For information on enabling administrative access protocols and configuring IP addresses, see
“Configuring network interfaces”.
| If the URL is correct and you still cannot access the Web-based Manager, you may also need to configure static routes. For details, see “Configuring static routes”. |