SonicWALL 170 User Manual
COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURIT Y
SonicWALL Security Ap p l i a n c e s
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
™
Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Security Appliance
Getting Started Guide
The SonicWALL® TZ 170 Wireless security appliance is a total security platform for both
your wired and wireless network, delivering enterprise-class layered security by
integrating 802.11b/g wireless networking, gateway anti-virus, intrusion prevention and
content filtering capabilities in an easy-to-use, low cost platform.
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic installation and configuration of
the SonicWALL
and wireless network 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/support/documentation.html>.
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Configuration Steps
1Before You Begin page 2
2Setting Up the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 6
3Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 8
4Accessing the Management Interface page 9
5Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard page 11
6Testing Your Connection page 18
7Registering Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 19
8Activating SonicWALL Security Services page 22
9Connecting Wireless Clients to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 25
10Connecting Computers to Your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless page 28
TZ 170 Wireless. After you complete this guide, computers on your wired
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Getting Started Guide Page 1
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Before You Begin
Check Package Contents
1. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
security appliance
2. One Getting Started Guide
3. One Release Note
4. One straight-through Ethernet cable
5. One RJ45 CLI cable*
6. One 5 Volt DC power supply
7. One power cord**
8. One mounting kit (not pictured)
9. One pair of antennae
10. One SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Resource CD
*The RJ45 CLI cable is only included with the purchase of a SonicWALL TZ 170
Wireless with SonicOS Enhanced.
**A power cord is included only with units shipped to North America.
** Das eingeschlossene Netzkabel ist für Gebrauch in Nordamerikas nur vorgehabt.
Für Europaïsche Union (EU) Kunden, ist ein Netzkabel nicht eingeschlossen.
Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package,
contact:
SonicWALL Support
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support/>
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SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Front and Back Panels Overview
Power Light
PoE Indicator
LAN 1-5
Link, Activity
Wireless
On/Activity
Console Port
Optional Zone
WiFiSec
Enforcement
WAN Po rt
Test Light
WAN:
Optional Port
LAN Ports 1-5
Power
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Front Panel Feature Description
Power Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is powered on.
PoE Indicator Indicates that Power over Ethernet is available.
LAN: Link, Activity Indicates a LAN link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the specified port.
Wireless
Indicates enabled wireless signal (green), or wireless activity (blinking).
On/Activity
WiFiSec
Indicates that WiFi Security is in place and being enforced.
Enforcement
Optional Zone Indicates a link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the opt port.
WAN Indicates a link (green), or LAN activity (blinking) on the WAN port.
Test Light Indicates the SonicWALL TZ 170 Series appliance is in test mode.
Rear Panel Feature
Console Port Provides access to command-line interface (only for use with
SonicOS Enhanced).
WAN Port Provides a primary (Ethernet) connection to the Internet (WAN).
Optional Port Provides and optional configurable port.
LAN Ports 1-5 Provide multiple connections to your LAN.
Power Provides power connection using the supplied power cord and
power supply.
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Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Collect the following information about your Internet service:
If you connect via You probably use Please record
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:
DHCP No Internet connection information usually required.*
*Some service providers require a host name. Check
with your ISP.
Host Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user name in the
format: name@ISP.com
Static IP IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway
(Router IP Address):
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS (optional):
User Name:
Password:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above, refer to the
SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Other Information
These are the default settings for accessing your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless Webbased management interface:
User Name: admin
Password: (Default: password)
What You Need to Begin
• A computer to use as a management station for initial configuration of the
SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser supporting Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher,
Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox are
recommended
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Setting Up the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Physically setting up your SonicWALL security appliance involves:
• Installing the Antennas
• Adjusting the Antennas
• Applying Power
• Applying Power with the SonicWALL Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector
Installing the Antennas
To use the wireless feature of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless, you must install the
antennas on the back of the appliance. Remove the antennas from the bag and place
one on each connector. Finger tighten the fittings on the connectors.
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Adjusting the Antennas
You can adjust the antennas for best radio reception. In most cases, the antennas
should be pointing straight up and perpendicular to the box. Start from that position, and
move them until you notice better reception. Certain areas, such as the area directly
below the SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless, have relatively poorer reception.
Applying Power
1. Plug the power supply into back of the SonicWALL security appliance and into an
appropriate power outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel lights up green when you plug in the
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless. The Test LED lights up and may blink while the
appliance performs a series of diagnostic tests. When the Test light is no longer lit,
the SonicWALL security appliance is ready for configuration.
If the Test LED remains lit after the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless has booted, restart
the SonicWALL security appliance.
For more troubleshooting information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s
Guide.
Applying Power with the SonicWALL Power over Ethernet (PoE) Injector
The SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless can use a regular power supply, or it can get power
through the LAN 1 Ethernet port using the an 802.3af standard PoE injector, like the
SonicWALL PoE Injector.
To apply power with the SonicWALL PoE Injector:
1. Plug the power cord of the PoE injector into the power outlet.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Data and Power out port on the PoE Injector and
connect the other end of the cable to the LAN 1 port on the back of your SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless.
Alert: The PoE Injector Ethernet cable must only be inserted into the LAN 1 port to
power the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
To power source
Ethernet cable
Data and
Power out
SonicWALL
PoE Injector
To LA N
Data in
LAN 1
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Connecting the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
Connecting the WAN Cable to the Internet
Internet
DSL or Cable
Modem
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
SonicWALL
The WAN LED on the front panel lights up, indicating an active connection.
TZ 170 Wireless.
WAN
Connecting the LAN Cable to Your Management Station
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Management
LAN port #1
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the computer you are using to manage the
SonicWALL
2. Connect the other end of the cable to port #1 (or ports #2 - #5 if you are using a PoE
injector) on the back of your SonicWALL
The port LED on the front panel lights up, indicating an active connection.
TZ 170 Wireless.
TZ 170 Wireless.
Station
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Accessing the Management Interface
The computer you use to manage the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless must be set up to
accept a dynamic IP address, or have an unused IP address in the 192.168.168.x/24
subnet, such as 192.168.168.20. For instructions on configuring your IP address, see
“Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP” on page 28.
To access the Web-based management interface of the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless:
1. On the management station you have connected to your SonicWALL TZ 170
Wireless, start your Web browser.
Alert: Disable pop-up blocking software or add the management IP address of your
SonicWALL (192.168.168.168 by default) to your pop-up blocker's allow list
before accessing the SonicWALL management interface.
Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads. Current versions of Internet
Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, and Firefox are recommended.
2. Enter 192.168.168.168 (the default LAN management IP address) in the Location or
Address field.
3. The SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches and guides you through the configuration
and setup of your SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless.
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If the SonicWALL Setup Wizard Does Not Appear
If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless appliance or the Setup
Wizard does not display, verify the following configurations:
• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless management IP
address, 192.168.168.168, 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) or set to a static IP of 192.168.168.20? See
“Configuring Computers for Your Network with DHCP” on page 28 for
instructions on changing your Local Area Connection settings.
• Do you have the Ethernet cable connected to your computer and to one of the
LAN ports (1 through 5) on your SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless?
• Some browsers may not launch the Setup Wizard automatically. In this case,
log into SonicWALL
“password” as the password. After you log in, click the Wizards button on the
System > Status page. Select Setup to begin configuring your
SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless.
• Some pop-up blockers may prevent the launch of the setup wizard. You can
temporarily disable your popup blocker, or add the management IP address of
your SonicWALL (192.168.168.168 by default) to your popup blocker's allow list.
TZ 170 Wireless using “admin” as the user name and
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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard
The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides user-guided instructions for configuring your
SonicWALL
TZ 170 Wireless.
Note: It is important that you have collected any required ISP information before using
the Setup Wizard. See the list in Procedure 1, “Collecting Internet Service
Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5.
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.
Configuring the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless
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.
This Getting Started Guide follows the procedure for setting up an Office Gateway
deployment, which is a commonly used wireless deployment for LAN and WLAN to
Internet connectivity. For instructions on setting up other wireless network
deployments, refer to the
Select Office Gateway and click Next.
SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
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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 security appliance to factory settings and lose your
configuration. For instructions on resetting your SonicWALL security appliance,
refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide.
Click Next.
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 setting if you live in an area that observes Daylight
Saving Time.
Note: It is important that you set the time zone correctly before you register your
SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless.
Click Next.
4. WAN Network Mode - The Setup Wizard automatically detects most networking
modes. If it does not detect a networking mode, you may have a static IP address.
See Procedure 1, “Collecting Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information” on page 5.
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 SonicWALL TZ 170 Wire-
less 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.
5. WAN Network Mode - The second WAN network mode screen configures your
WAN settings for the selection you made in the previous screen.
Static IP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode: NAT Enabled (Static IP)
SonicWALL WAN IP
Address
WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your network, provided by your ISP.
Gateway (Router)
Address
DNS Server Address Enter the IP address of the DNS server for your network,
DNS Server Address
#2 (optional)
Enter a single, static IP address. This must be in the address
range assigned to you by your ISP.
For example, 255.255.255.0.
Enter the IP address of your Internet gateway, provided by your
ISP.
provided by your ISP.
You can enter a secondary, back-up DNS server to use if the
first one fails.
Click Next.
DHCP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode: NAT with DHCP Client
If you selected DHCP, you do not need to enter any WAN networking settings. The
network settings are provisioned automatically from a DHCP server.
Click Next.
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PPPoE
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPPoE Client
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Use the following
IP Address
PPPoE User Name Enter the user name for your Internet account. Your ISP may
PPPoE Password Enter the password for your Internet account.
Inactivity Disconnect
(minutes)
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.
require you to enter your username in e-mail address format,
including “@” and the domain name, for example,
joe.user@sonicwall.com.
Check this box if you want the SonicWALL TZ 170 Wireless to
disconnect from the Internet if there is no traffic for the number of
minutes you enter.
Click Next.
PPTP
The Setup Wizard screen should display:
WAN Network Mode - NAT with PPTP Client
PPTP Server IP
Address
PPTP User Name Enter your network user name.
Enter the address of the PPTP server.
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PPTP Password Enter your network password.
Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
Use the following
IP Address
SonicWALL WAN
IP Address
WAN Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for your connection.
Gateway (Router)
Address
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 address of your Internet Gateway.
Click Next.
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