Log on to the Secure Web Gateway Interface
Log on to the interface that is provided for Web Gateway to use the product for configuring and maintaining a web security policy.
You can run this interface in several ways:
- As a Java applet in your browser
- As a Java Web Start application
- As an HTML application in your browser
The logon procedure differs depending on the method you choose. In each case, the procedure begins with accessing the logon options window for Web Gateway through a browser.
- Open a browser on your administration system for Web Gateway and go to one of the following:
- http://<IP address>:4711
- https://<IP address>:4712
<IP address> is the IP address that was specified during the initial configuration.
The logon options window opens.
- Under HTTPS, accept the self-signed certificate that appears.
- Continue in one of the following ways to log on.
NOTE: If the credentials that you submit are invalid, a message informs you about it You must wait about five seconds until you can repeat your login attempt. The short-term blocking does not apply to another administrator trying to log on during this time.
Note: "In a cluster environment, if the user reboots the appliance on which UI is attached, it's recommended to wait for 120 seconds for the next login.”
Run the interface as a Java applet in your browser
- Enter admin as the user name and webgateway as the password, then click Login.
After you have logged on successfully, the setup wizard appears. - When you have completed the wizard activities, the interface appears and you can start working with Web Gateway.
Run the interface as a Web Start application
- Click Web Gateway UI as Java Web Start download.
- Click Open, Continue, and similar buttons in the windows that open during the logon process.
- When the logon window has opened, enter admin as the user name and webgateway as the password, then click Login.
After you have logged on successfully, the setup wizard appears. - When you have completed the wizard activities, the interface appears and you can start working with Web Gateway.
Run the interface as an HTML application in your browser
- Click Web Gateway UI as in-browser HTML.
- In the logon window that opens, enter admin as the user name and webgateway as the password, then click Login.
After you have logged on successfully, the setup wizard appears. - When you have completed the wizard activities, the interface appears and you can start working with Web Gateway.