Installing SmartConsole

For SmartConsole requirements, see the R81 Release Notes.

Downloading SmartConsole

You can download the SmartConsole installation package in several ways:

Go to the Downloads section.

Click the SmartConsole link.

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

Click the Downloads tab.

Click the applicable link to open the download page.

Click the Download button.

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

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://: ).

On the Overview page, click Download Now!

Save the SmartConsole installation file.

Installing SmartConsole

To install the SmartConsole client on Windows platforms:

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

Run the SmartConsole installation file with Administrator privileges.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Logging in to SmartConsole

Open the SmartConsole application.

Enter the IP address or resolvable hostname of the Security Management Server 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.

Enter your administrator credentials, or select the certificate file.

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:

Troubleshooting SmartConsole

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

For more information, see: