Installing SmartConsole

SmartConsoleClosed Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on. is a GUI client you use to manage the Check Point environment.

For SmartConsole requirements, see the R81 Release Notes.

Downloading SmartConsole

You can download the SmartConsole installation package in several ways:

Step

Instructions

1

Open the R81 Home Page SK.

2

Go to the Downloads section.

3

Click the SmartConsole link.

4

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

Step

Instructions

1

Connect to the Check Point Support Center.

2

Search for:

"R81 SmartConsole"

3

Click the Downloads tab.

4

Click the applicable link to open the download page.

5

Click the Download button.

6

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

You can download the SmartConsole package from the Gaia PortalClosed Web interface for the Check Point Gaia operating system. of your Security Management ServerClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to manage the objects and policies in a Check Point environment within a single management Domain. Synonym: Single-Domain Security Management Server. or Multi-Domain ServerClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to host virtual Security Management Servers called Domain Management Servers. Synonym: Multi-Domain Security Management Server. Acronym: MDS..

Step

Instructions

1

With a web browser, connect to GaiaClosed Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. Portal at:

https://<IP address of Gaia Management Interface>

If you changed the default port of Gaia Portal from 443, then you must also enter it (https://<IP address>:<Port>).

2

On the Overview page, click Download Now!

3

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

Installing SmartConsole

To install the SmartConsole client on Windows platforms:

Step

Instructions

1

Transfer the SmartConsole installation file to a Windows-based computer you wish to use as a SmartConsole Client.

2

Run the SmartConsole installation file with Administrator privileges.

3

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Logging in to SmartConsole

Step

Instructions

1

Open the SmartConsole application.

2

Enter the IP address or resolvable hostname of the Security Management ServerClosed Check Point Single-Domain Security Management Server or a Multi-Domain Security Management Server., Multi-Domain Server, or Domain Management Server.

The Management Server authenticates the connection when you log in for the first time.

Multiple administrators can log in at the same time.

3

Enter your administrator credentials, or select the certificate file.

4

Click Login.

5

If necessary, confirm the connection using the fingerprint generated during the installation.

You see this only the first time that you log in from a SmartConsole client.

For more information:

See the R81 Security Management Administration Guide.

Troubleshooting SmartConsole

Make sure the SmartConsole client can access these ports on the Management Server:

  • 18190

  • 18264

  • 19009

For more information, see: