Created on
10-04-2016
09:18 PM
Edited on
02-26-2025
09:11 PM
By
Anthony_E
Description
This article describes how to change the administrative IP address on virtual machines for Fortinet products such as FortiAuthenticator, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.
FortiAuthenticator-VM, FortiAnalyzer-VM, FortiManager-VM.
Solution
The license for the VM (FortiAuthenticator/FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager) virtual machine is linked to the administrative IP address assigned for the first time. Once the license is activated, specify which address will be used for administrative task even if that is local.
This procedure also applies if for some reason it is necessary to change the IP of the VM
Choose the serial number, In Product information edit using the pencil icon.
Change the new IP to be assigned and save the changes.
Download the license file.Go to the VM GUI and update the license file.the system will reboot.
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