Sonicwall 054 User Manual

SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless Security
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Appliance Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL® TZ 150 Wireless is a total security platform for both your wired and wireless network, delivering true layered security by integrating gateway anti-virus, intrusion prevention and content filtering capabilities for small networks in an easy-to-use, low cost platform.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless. After you complete this guide, up to 10 computers on your Local Area Network (LAN) will have secure Internet access.
Note: For complete documentation, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide on the SonicWALL Resource CD or at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.

Before You Begin

Check Package Contents

One SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless security appliance
One SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless Getting Started Guide
One SonicOS Standard 3.1 Release Notes
One Ethernet cable
One 12V, 1.66A power supply
One SonicWALL Resource CD, which contains product documentation and software utilities.
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SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless Configur ation

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This Getting Started Guide covers the following procedures. Procedures 1 through 6 are required for initial configuration of your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless security appliance.
Collect Required Information page 3 Applying Power to the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless page 4
Connecting the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless page 5 Accessing the Management Interface page 7 Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 9 Registering Your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless page 20 Activating SonicWALL Security Services page 25 Connecting Wireless Clients to the
SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless page 29
Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless
page 33
Wall Mounting the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless page 36

What You Need to Begin

A computer to use as a management station for initial configuration of the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless
An Internet connection
A Web browser for accessing the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless’s Web-based management interface. The Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher are recommended.
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Collect Required Information

1

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information

Collect the following information about your Internet service:
If you connect
via
Cable modem, DSL with a router
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
T1, Static broadband, Cable or DSL
with a static IP
Dial in to a server PPTP Server Address:
You
probably
use
DHCP Y ou do not need to provide any Internet
connection information.
Password: Note: Your ISP may require your user
name in the format: name@ISP.com
Static IP IP Address:
Subnet Mask: Default Gateway
(Router Address): Primary DNS: Secondary DNS (optional):
User Name: Password:
Please record
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide
available on the SonicWALL Resource CD and on the Web at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
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Other Information

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SonicWALL Management Interface
To access the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless Web-based management interface. These are the default settings, which you can change:
User Name: Password: password
admin

Applying Power to the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless

1. Plug the power supply into back of the security appliance and into an appropriate power outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you plug in the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless. The Test LED may
light up and may blink while the appliance performs a series of diagnostic tests. When the Test light is no longer lit, the security appliance is ready for configuration.
If the Test LED remains lit after the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless has booted, Restart the security appliance.
For more trouble shooting information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide available on the SonicWALL Resource CD and on the Web at: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
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Connecting the
3
WAN
Modem or Router
Internet
SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless

Connecting the Ethernet Cables

Connect the WAN Cable
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your Internet
connection, such as a DSL modem or cable modem. This cable may already be connected between your computer
and your modem. If so, disconnect it from your computer, and leave it connected to the Internet.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the back
of your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless. The WAN LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active
connection.
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Connect the LAN Cable
Management
Station
port 1
1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the computer you are going to use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to port # 1 on the back of your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless.
The port # 1 LEDs on the front panel light up indicating an active connection.
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Accessing the Management Interface

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To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless:
1. On the computer you have connected to port # 1, Start your Web
browser.
Alert: Turn off pop-up blocking software before accessing the SonicWALL management interface. Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher are recommended.
2. Enter http://192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field.
3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you
through the configuration and setup of your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless.
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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear

If you cannot connect to the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless or the Setup Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations:
Did you correctly enter the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless
management IP address in your Web browser?
Is your computer running pop-up blocking software?
Are the Local Area Connection settings on your computer set
to obtain an IP address dynamically (DHCP)? see Procedure 7, “Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless” on page 33 for instructions on changing your Local Area Connection settings.
Do you have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer
and to port 1 on your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless?
Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard
automatically. In this case, log into SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless using “Admin” as the user name and “password” as the password. After you log in, click the Wizards button on the System > Status page. Select Setup to begin configuring your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless.
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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard

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The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for configuring your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless.
Note: Make sure you have any required ISP information to complete the configuration before using the Setup Wizard. See the list of required information in Procedure 1, “Collect Required Information” on page 3.
Tip: If you do not know what type of Internet connection you have, contact your ISP. In addition, the SonicWALL Setup Wizard will attempt to detect your connection settings. You will see what is automatically selected in Setup Wizard page 4, WAN Network Mode
Welcome - Click Next to begin.
1. Deployment Scenario - select the wireless deployment scenario
that best matches your deployment requirements. Clicking on the deployment scenario link displays a diagram of the deployment to show how the scenario is best used.
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Select Office Gateway, which is a commonly used wireless deployment for LAN and WLAN to Internet connectivity.
2. Change Password - Change the administrative password. This is the password for the admin account.
Old Password Should be populated with the default password,
password.
New Password Enter your new password. Confirm Re-enter your new password.
Note: Keep your new password in a safe place. If you lose your
password, you will have to reset the SonicWALL TZ 150 Wireless to factory settings, losing your configuration. For instructions on resetting your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless, See the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide available on the SonicWALL Resource CD and on the Web at: <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
Click Next.
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3. Change Time Zone - Change the Time Zone setting to your
local time zone.
Time Zone Select the time zone for your location from the list. Automatically
adjust clock for daylight saving time
Check this if you live in an area that observes Day­light Savings Time.
Click Next.
Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before you register your SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless.
4. W AN Network Mode - The Setup Wizard automatically detects
most networking modes. If it does not detect the networking mode, you may have a Static IP Address. See Procedure 1, “Collect Required Information” on page 3.
Confirm the selection or select the correct type of network connection for your network.
Static IP Select Static IP if you want to give the
SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless a specific, unchanging IP address.
DHCP Select DHCP if your ISP assigns your computer a
dynamic IP Address. DHCP is commonly used with cable modems.
PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires a username and
password to establish a connection and assign a dynamic address. PPPoE is commonly used with DSL modems.
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PPTP Select PPTP if you dial into a specific server and log
into a VPN to establish a connection. With PPTP, you can have either a static or dynamic IP Address.
Click on the yellow link for a networking type to see a definition. Click Next.
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5. WAN Network Mode - The second WAN network mode page configures your WAN settings for the selection you made in the previous page.
WAN Network Mode: NAT Enabled (Static IP)
SonicWALL WAN IP Address
WAN Sub­net Mask
Gateway (Router) Address
DNS Server Address
DNS Server Address #2 (optional)
Enter a single, static IP address. This must be in the correct address range for your ISP.
Enter the subnet mask for your network, for example, 255.255.255.0.
Enter the IP address of your internet gateway.
Enter the IP address of the DNS server for your network.
Y ou can enter a secondary, back-up DNS server to use if the first one fails.
Click Next.
WAN Network Mode: NAT with DHCP Client
You do not need to enter any WAN networking settings. The network settings are provisioned auto m at ically from a DHCP server.
Click Next.
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WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Use the following IP Address
PPPoE User Name
PPPoE Password
Inactivity Disconnect (minutes)
Click Next.
Select this if your ISP assigns you a dynamic IP address.
Select this if your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, and enter the address.
Enter the user name for your Internet account. The username usually includes “@” and the domain name, for example, joe.user@ispgate-
way.net.
Enter the password for your internet account.
Check this box if you want the SonicWALLTZ 150 Wireless to disconnect from the Internet if there is no traffic for the number of minutes you enter.
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WAN Network Mode: NAT with PPTP Client
PPTP Server IP Address
PPTP User Name
PPTP Pass­word
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Use the following IP Address
SonicWALL WAN IP Address
WAN/DMZ Subnet Mask
Gateway (Router) Address
Click Next.
Enter the address of the server you are con­necting to.
Enter your network user name.
Enter your network password.
Select this if the server assigns you a dynamic IP address.
Check this if you have been given a static IP address, and fill in the following three fields.
Enter the static IP address for your connection.
Enter the subnet mask for your connection.
Enter the address of your Internet Gateway.
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