5. Install and configure the SMC and the Management Client

Install the SD-WAN Manager on a Microsoft Windows or Linux server, then install the Management Client on additional computers.

For system requirements, see the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Manager Console Release Notes for your version.

Steps

  1. Go to https://⁠support.forcepoint.com, log on to your account, then select the appropriate product and version.
  2. Download the SMC installation file.
  3. Go to https://⁠stonesoftlicenses.forcepoint.com, then generate and download the license files for the SMC servers.
  4. To start the SMC installation, extract and run the setup.exe (Windows) or setup.sh (Linux) file.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the initial SMC configuration.
    Note: Configuring the Web Portal Server is optional and requires an extra license.
  6. Log on to the Management Client by using the shortcut icon created during the installation.
  7. When prompted, accept the SD-WAN Manager certificate, then install the SMC server licenses.
  8. (Optional) Install the Management Client on additional computers.
    You can also use alternative methods to access the Management Client, such as through the SMC Web Access feature or Java Web Start. For more information, see the installation guide.
    Note: Java Web Start is only supported in SMC version 6.7 or lower.