Connecting to B2Bi

Introduction

This Article will outline the process of connecting to the EDI-Partners instance of Axway’s B2bi software.

Steps to Connect to B2Bi

Step1: Connect to the EDI-Partners Virtual Private Network via FortiClient

• Go to the Windows Start Menu Search
• Type in FortiClient and open the FortiClient application
• Fill in the following values
  • VPN Setting : SSL-VPN
  • Connection Name: Flexiental Axway
  • Remote gateway: 66.129.114.84
  • Activate the Customize Port Checkbox add the # 10443 to the right of the checkbox
  • Client certificate: None
  • Enter the User Name and Password provided by the Admin
  • Click Save

Step2: Connect to the VPN

• From the start menu, open the FortiClient Application
• Select the previously created connection named “Flexiental Axway” 
• Enter in the Username and Password provided to you
• Click Connect
• Accept the following message 

Step3: Connect to the Axway b2bi Site

• Open a Web Browser; (ex. Chrome, Firefox)
• Traverse to: Https://edip-prod:6443
• An Unsecure site warning will appear
• Right click in the body of the site and type “thisisunsafe” and hit "Enter"
• The site will Load, Type in your Username and Password

Step4: Edit the host file

1. Open the host file located in: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc 
2. Add the following to the bottom of the file :                                                                                                         172.16.80.10    wally
   10.1.5.10          edip-prod
   10.1.5.11          edip-test
   10.10.10.12      EDIP-DMZSRV01
   10.1.5.13          EDIPSentinel
   10.1.5.14          dogbert3
   10.1.5.15          ratbert3 

Troubleshooting Tips  

Version and Compatibility Information

            Version 1.0

Conclusion

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