Technical Tip: How to Install the FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger for Chrome in a closed environment (without internet access)

1. Download the FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger extension.

On a PC with internet access:
  • In the Google Chrome browser, download and install the extension 'CRX Extractor/Downloader': CRX Extractor/Downloader - Chrome Web Store.

2. Download the Debugger extension as a ZIP archive.

• Open the link to the FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger on the Chrome Web Store: FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger - Chrome Web Store.
• Use the CRX Extractor/Downloader to download the extension as a .zip file.

3. Transfer the Debugger ZIP file to the PC with an installed Google Chrome browser in a closed environment.

• Upload the downloaded .zip archive to the target PC in the closed environment and extract it.

4. Open Chrome Extensions page in Google Chrome browser.

• Open Chrome and go to: chrome://extensions/

5. Enable Developer mode.

  • In the top right corner, enable 'Developer mode'.

6. Load the unpacked extension.

• Select 'Load unpacked' and navigate to the folder where the FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger files were extracted.

7. Enable the extension.

  • Make sure the FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer Debugger is switched to Enabled in the Chrome Extensions page.

Result: The Debugger extension is now ready to use in the closed environment.