Logon and authentication

CLI Guide | Forcepoint Appliances | v8.4.x

There are several ways to connect to the CLI. Once connected, log on to the CLI with the admin credentials. The password is set initially during firstboot and can be changed in the CLI.

Connection via SSH is available on all Forcepoint Appliances platforms. When SSH access is enabled (default), connect to the CLI using a terminal emulator and SSH. On a Windows system, use PuTTY or similar. On a Mac system use Terminal. Connect to the appliance management interface IP address (interface C) on port 22.

On V Series or X Series appliances you can also access the CLI in these ways:

Use the Virtual Console feature of the integrated DELL Remote Access Controller (iDRAC).

Attach a keyboard and monitor directly to the appliance.

Connect directly via the serial port or a KVM.

On a VMware virtual appliance, in addition to SSH you can access the CLI via the vSphere Client.


	Note Your logon session terminates automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.