Connecting to the Management Console
To connect to the Management Console you must know the URL and administrator password that you assigned in the configuration wizard of the SteelHead appliance. For details, see the SteelHead Installation Guide.
To connect to the Management Console
1. Specify the URL for the Management Console in the address bar of your web browser:
<protocol>://<host>.<domain>
<protocol> is HTTPS. HTTPS uses the SSL protocol to ensure a secure environment. When you connect using HTTPS, the system prompts you to inspect and verify the approved DoD SSL certificate. Self signed certificates are not approved for use in DoD. You must use a DoD approved Certificate Authority.
<host> is the hostname you assigned to the SteelHead appliance primary interface in the configuration wizard. If your DNS server maps that IP address to a name, you can specify the DNS name.
<domain> is the full domain name for the appliance.
Alternatively, you can specify the IP address instead of the host and domain name.
The Management Console appears, displaying the Login page.
2. In the Username text box, specify the user login from a RADIUS or TACACS+ database, or any local accounts created using the Role-Based Accounts feature.
Users with administrator (admin) privileges can configure and administer the SteelHead appliance. Users with monitor (monitor) privileges can view the SteelHead appliance reports, user logs, and change their own password. A monitor user cannot make configuration changes.
3. In the Password text box, specify the password you assigned in the configuration wizard of the SteelHead appliance.
4. Click Log In to display the Home page.