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On Macintosh computers, GTA does not recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer for Macintosh (Mac IE 5). OpenSSL encryption, used by the firewall, is known to be incompatible with Mac IE 5, and your browser will not allow you to continue past the security alert screen. If you must use Mac IE 5, install the firewall using a compatible browser, GBAdmin or the console and disable SSL before using Mac IE 5. Mac IE 5 can only be used with SSL encryption disabled.
Caution
Administration of the firewall without SSL is insecure and may send sensitive information such as passwords in clear text, and is not recommended if you have a hub or other network device between your computer and the firewall appliance.
Configuration Using a Web Browser
1)Start a web browser on your computer and enter the firewall’s URL into the browser’s location/address field: https://192.168.71.254.
2)If your network and cables are set up correctly, you will be prompted with a security alert dialog indicating that the certificate authority is not one you have chosen to trust; that the security certificate date is valid; and that the name on the security certificate does not match the name of the site.
Accepting the Firewall’s SSL Certificate
Select YES, or if your alert differs, choose the selection that allows you to proceed. (You may establish your firewall SSL certificate once you have logged on to the firewall.)
3)Next, in the login screen, enter the default user ID, "gnatbox" (all lower case). Then enter the default password, also "gnatbox" (all lower case). Select OK or press the RETURN key when finished.