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Which option to use when downloading NG Firewall software

The NG Firewall software is free to download and it works on multiple platforms. But how do I know which download I need?

Your choice of download format depends on the method you intend to use to install the software:

Edge Threat Management Dashboard Overview

Arista ETM Dashboard is a cloud-based central management platform that enables you to centrally manage all of your Micro Edge and NG Firewall deployments from a browser. All features of ETM Dashboard are available to licensed deployments of Micro Edge and NG Firewall.



Key features of ETM Dashboard include:
  • Slack, PagerDuty, VictorOps, or email notifications based on important activities.
  • Mobile app to manage appliances and subscriptions from a mobile device.
  • Central reporting of Micro Edge and NG Firewall deployments.
  • Secure remote access via Single Sign-On to any of your Edge Threat Management appliances.
  • License management of your Edge Threat Management appliances.
  • Automatic daily backup and optional configuration restore.
  • Configuration templates with real-time sync.
  • Host and device management with integration to Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, and Webroot.

To log in or to create a free ETM Dashboard account, navigate to https://edge.arista.com/cmd.

Logging into Arista ETM Dashboard

You can manage all of your networks using Arista's cloud-based ETM Dashboard.

Creating an Account

To log into ETM Dashboard, you must have login account. If you do not have an account yet, click Create an account at the bottom of the page to set one up.

Logging into ETM Dashboard

To log into your account:
  1. Go to https://launchpad.edge.arista.com
  2. Enter your email address in the Email Address field and click Continue to log in with an ETM Dashboard account
  3. A Password field appears on the page. Enter your password and click Log In to enter your account.
Note: If you do not know your account password, you can click Forgot your Password? to send an email containing a link which will reset your password.

Logging into ETM Dashboard using Single Sign-On with Google or Microsoft Accounts

If you have an existing Google or Microsoft account and would like to use Single Sign-On (SSO) to log into your ETM Dashboard account, you can do so by clicking the appropriate button (below the Log In button). This redirects you to the service provider's login page. If your SSO account requires multi-factor authentication (MFA), you will receive the code via your normal method and complete MFA through the SSO login page.

Once you have logged into that service, you are logged into your ETM Dashboard account.

You can also require the use of SSO to access your ETM Dashboard account. This option is located in My Organization > Settings:



 
Not required SSO is available for use, but is not required to log into this ETM Dashboard account.
Any provider You must use SSO to access this ETM Dashboard account, but either Google or Microsoft SSO is allowed.
Google You must use Google SSO to log into this ETM Dashboard account.
Microsoft You must use Microsoft SSO to log into this ETM Dashboard account.

Logging into ETM Dashboard using SAML, OAuth2, or OpenID Single Sign-On Accounts

Refer to this article to configure these Identity Provider connections: Configuring SAML, OAuth2, or OpenID Login in ETM Dashboard.

To log into your account, enter your Organization Name in the Email or Organization field.

Click Continue to be redirected to your Identity Provider's SSO login page, where you will complete your login. When you have successfully logged into your IdP's system, you will be logged into and redirected back to your ETM Dashboard account

The ETM Dashboard

The ETM Dashboard is a high-level view of all networks and appliances associated with your Arista ETM Dashboard account.

Viewing the Dashboard

When logging into ETM Dashboard, you are directed to the Dashboard. From the Dashboard, you can see the status and locations of your managed networks. You can also view reports, audit histories, recent threats, and more via the Dashboard Widgets.

By default, ETM Dashboard shows all Dashboard Widgets. You can configure which Widgets to see in your Preferences. See Enabling and Disabling Dashboard Widgets for more details.

Getting Started with Edge Threat Management Mobile App

Arista Go is a mobile app for Android and iOS based devices that extends ETM Dashboard functionality to your mobile device, enabling you to manage your networks and Edge Threat Management appliances from anywhere.

Arista Go enables you to:
  • Review recent alerts related to your Edge Threat Management appliances and managed networks.
  • Review the connection status and details of your Edge Threat Management appliances.
  • Review the subscriptions associated with your Edge Threat Management appliances.

Installing Arista Go

Arista Go is available for free through the Google Play and Apple app stores. To install the app:
  1. On your mobile device open the browser and navigate to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.untangle.go (Android) or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/untangle-go/id1561237778 (Apple iOS). Alternatively, open your Google Play or Apple App store app and search for "Untangle Go".
  2. Review the app details to ensure it meets the requirements of your device.
  3. Click Install or Get depending on your device.

Pairing the app to your ETM Dashboard Account

  1. After Arista Go installs, launch the app.
  2. If you wish to receive ETM Dashboard alerts, choose to allow notifications when prompted.
  3. On the next screen, choose how to pair your device. If you choose Scan QR code, the app asks for permission to use your phone’s camera. If you prefer not to give permission to your camera, choose Type QR code.
  4. To obtain your QR code, log into your ETM Dashboard account and navigate to My Account > Arista Go .
  5. Click Pair Device.
  6. Direct your phone’s camera at the QR image, or type the QR code below the image if you prefer not to use the camera.
  7. Once your account is paired, you can manage your appliances using the app.

Unpairing your Device

To disconnect the app from your account:
  1. Open the app and navigate to Settings.
  2. Click Unpair device.