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FastNetMon & FNM Manager Installation Steps

Last updated on Jul 10, 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.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, make sure to obtain both required licenses:

  1. FastNetMon trial voucher

  2. FNM Manager license key

Step 1: Request the FastNetMon Trial Voucher

To begin, request your FastNetMon trial voucher by completing the form at:

đź”— https://fastnetmon.com/trial/

  • Fill out the required information.

  • In the comments section, add:

    MKE SOLUTIONS PARTNER

This ensures that your trial is correctly associated with MKE Solutions. Once submitted, you will receive a voucher code via email.

Step 2: Retrieve Your FNM Manager License Key

Next, log in to the MKE Solutions licensing portal and retrieve your FNM Manager license key.

  • Click the "Get Key" button in your account.

  • This key will be used to register your installation during the setup process.

Step 3: Download the FNM Manager Installer

Run the following command on the server where you plan to install FNM Manager:

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

Step 4: Execute the Installer with Your FastNetMon Voucher

Run the installer using the FastNetMon voucher code you received:

./installer_fnm -m FULL -f YOUR_VOUCHER_CODE

Replace YOUR_VOUCHER_CODE with the code received via email after submitting the trial form.

Step 5: Register the FNM Manager License

Register your license using the following command:

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

Replace:

  • YOUR_LICENSE_CODE: Your FNM Manager license key from the MKE portal.

  • YOUR_COMPANY_NAME: Your organization’s name.

  • YOUR_EMAIL: The email associated with your MKE portal account.

Step 6: Select the License Type

You will be prompted to choose the license type during installation:

  • BASIC: For basic features.

  • PRO: For advanced features.

Choose the appropriate license based on your needs.

Step 7: Set the System User Password

After registering the license, you must configure a password for the default system user: system@fnm.local.

To set a custom password:

fnm_cli --system_user --password=your_password

To generate a random password:

fnm_cli --system_user --password --random

Step 8: Access the Web Panel

Once the installation is complete, you can access the FNM Manager web interface at:

https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8081

Replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with the public or internal IP address of your FNM Manager server.

Step 9: Configure FastNetMon and FNM Manager

Follow the standard configuration process:

  • Enable telemetry.

  • Define monitored networks.

  • Set up mitigation actions.

Refer to the official documentation for detailed setup instructions.

Important Notes

  • Compliance: According to FastNetMon and EU regulations, this software cannot be sold or distributed in banned countries. Please review the list of restricted regions before proceeding.