Installing and logging in to the Java-based client

Java-based Administration Client : Installing and logging in to the Java-based client


	Java must be installed prior to attempting to install the Java-based administration client.

To install the java-based administration client:

1. Connect to the Web-based Manager. See “Connecting to the Web-based Manager”.

2. Click on the Download FortiConsole button in the menu bar.

3. Select Open With... Java Web Start Launcher.

The java-based client is installed and opens to the login screen.

Figure 146: Java-based administration client login screen

4. Enter the required information on the login screen and click Login.

The Java-based manager main window opens.

Figure 147: Java-based administration client main window


	Only one person can login to the system with read/write privileges at a time. If a user is already logged in, you can either login as read-only, or automatically force the other user to log out.