The initial installation and configuration of Untangle NGFW is often done via the local console (that is, a keyboard, mouse, and monitor directly attached to the server). As the Untangle server will normally be located inside a data center, the local console is not a suitable solution for day-to-day administration, but it is still necessary if any issue is preventing remote administration. Additionally, some functionality are only available through the local console.
When you boot your Untangle NGFW using the local console, the following options will be available for you:
Launch Client: This allows you to manage Untangle NGFW locally through the Iceweasel browser.
Reboot and Shutdown: This enables you to reboot or shut down your Untangle NGFW server. The options are also available through the browser administration console.
Recovery Utilities: This allows you to recover Untangle NGFW. This tool is described in Chapter 5, Advanced Administration Settings...