Wanguard 6.2 User Guide
Basic Concepts of Wanguard Console
Basic Concepts of Wanguard Console
Please read this chapter to understand the basic premises required to operate the software properly. The
next chapters cover the configuration of the software, while the last 5 chapters cover the reporting features.
To understand the operation of the Console you should be aware of the structure of the web interface:
Side Region
The Side Region is used for navigation throughout the Console. It is located at the east and/or west edge of
the browser's window, according to the user's preference. If it is not visible, it has been either collapsed or hidden by
an administrator. Clicking the edge of regions expands or collapses them.
The Side Region contains 2 sections – Reports and Configuration – that can be collapsed or expanded by
clicking the title bars or by pressing Ctrl+R. Both sections contain multiple panels that can also collapse or expand,
with such state being maintained between sessions. The panels are refreshed every 5 to 10 seconds.
The Reports section title bar contains a “Quick Search” button. Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+S.
Central Region
Each report, dashboard or tool you select in the Side Region opens a tab (page) in the Central Region. You
may switch between (sub-) tabs with a mouse or with the keyboard shortcut (Alt+) Ctrl+→ and (Alt+)Ctrl+←. You can
close all tabs except for the Landing Tab (initially set to the Configuration Wizard). To change the Landing Tab, edit
your user profile in Configuration » General Settings » User Management.
South Region
The South Region provides a quick way to view live data: events (system logs), animated traffic graphs, traffic
anomalies, and statistics from all software components. It is located at the bottom of the browser's window. By
default, it is collapsed; to expand it, click the thin line near the lower edge or press Ctrl+E.
Upper Menus
The Upper Menus are located in the top-right part of the Console window.
The Help menu contains links to the User Guide, helper tools, Software Updates, and the About window.
Dependent on context, the User Guide opens the chapter describing the last-opened window or tab.
The User menu provides a Log Out option and lets you quickly change the password and a few user
preferences.
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