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FastNetMon & FNM Manager Installation Steps

Last updated on Jan 21, 2025

FNM Manager is a web panel designed to simplify the management of FastNetMon. Follow these steps to complete the installation successfully.


System Requirements

To ensure proper functionality of FastNetMon and FNM Manager, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  1. Operating System:

    • Ubuntu 22.04 (recommended for maximum compatibility and stability).
  2. Server Resources:
    System resources (CPU, RAM, and storage) depend on:

    • The total traffic on the network.

    • The bandwidth being handled.

    • The number of networks being monitored.

    Minimum recommendations:

    • CPU: Modern multi-core processor.

    • Memory (RAM): 8 GB (minimum for efficient traffic processing).

    • Storage: 250 GB (recommended 500 GB or more) for storing traffic data, statistics, and historical analysis.


Installation Steps

1. Download the FNM Manager installer

Run the following command to download the installer:

wget https://install.fastnetmon.mkesolutions.net/installer_fnm -Oinstaller_fnm && chmod +x installer_fnm

2. Execute the installer with the FastNetMon voucher

Run the installer using your FastNetMon voucher code:

./installer_fnm -m FULL -f YOUR_VOUCHER_CODE

Replace YOUR_VOUCHER_CODE with the code provided in your portal account.


3. Register the FNM Manager license

Register your license by running the following command:

fnm_cli --register_license --voucher="YOUR_LICENSE_CODE" --name="YOUR_COMPANY_NAME" --email="YOUR_EMAIL"

Replace:

  • YOUR_LICENSE_CODE: The code provided when you purchased the license.

  • YOUR_COMPANY_NAME: Your registered company name or user.

  • YOUR_EMAIL: The email associated with your portal account.


4. Select the license type

In the next step, you will be prompted to select the license to apply:

  • BASIC: A license with basic features.

  • PRO: A license with advanced features.


5. Set the system user password

After registering the license, configure a password for the default system user system@fnm.local. You can choose a password manually or generate a random one:

  • To set a manual password:

    fnm_cli --system_user --password=system
    
  • To generate a random password:

    fnm_cli --system_user --password --random
    

6. Access the web panel

Access the FNM Manager web panel in your browser at:

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8081

Replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the IP address of the server where FNM Manager was installed.


7. Configure FastNetMon and FNM Manager

Follow the standard configuration logic to enable telemetry, define networks, and set up actions for attack responses. Refer to the official documentation for further details.


Important Notes

  • Compliance: Following FastNetMon and European Union regulations, this software cannot be sold or distributed in banned countries. Please verify the list of restricted regions before proceeding with the installation.