Connecting to the Concentrator Manager

Connecting to the Concentrator Manager

To access the VPN 3000 Concentrator Manager application using HTTP over a web browser, type the VPN 3000 private interface IP address (such as 192.168.1.10) in the browser Address or Location field. The browser automatically supplies the http:// prefix.

The browser displays the login screen shown in Figure 14-2.

Figure 14-2: VPN 3000 Concentrator Manager login screen

Logging in to the Manager application is the same for Cleartext HTTP or secure HTTPS. At this point, a valid user name/password combination can be entered to gain access. Both entries are case-sensitive. Internet Explorer users can use the TAB key to move from field to field. The Clear button can be used to start over.

Figure 14-3 shows the opening screen that appears, offering access to the three main application modules: Configuration, Administration, and Monitoring. The application tree on the left-hand side offers explorer-like navigation capabilities to move quickly from feature to feature. The menu tree can be expanded and contracted as needed. The figure shows the Configuration section expanded to show the second-tier choices. The same three choices are displayed in the upper-right corner for times when the left-side panel isn’t displayed. The upper-right corner also offers quick access to the Main menu and the Help system, as well as support phone numbers and web pages.

Figure 14-3: Manager opening screen

The main body of the window provides a good overview of the various screen components and options of the application, including explanations for service icons that will appear in the upper-right corner.

The VPN 3000 Concentrator Reference, available online or on the documentation CD-ROM that came with the device, covers how to set up the device for installing an SSL Certificate in the browser for HTTPS connectivity.