SONICWALL
Installation Guide
Contents
About This Guide ................................... .......................................... ....3
Copyright Notice . ..................... .......................................... ..................3
Quick Start Installation Guide .......................................................... 5
Check Package Contents .................................................... .................. 6
Installing the SonicWALL ................. .......................................... ...........7
Check Link LEDs ...................... .......................................... ..................8
Network Addressing Information ........................................ ..................8
Setting Up Your Management Stati on ......................................... ...........9
Logging into the SonicWALL ........................................ .......................11
Configuring Computers on the LAN ............................................ .........13
1 Introduc ti on .................... ... ...................... ... ........... ... ................... 15
Inspecting the Package ........................................ ..............................15
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information ......................... ................1 6
SonicWALL Configuration Overvie w ..................................... ................17
2 Performing the Initial Configuration ........................................... 19
Installing the SonicWALL ................. .......................................... .........19
Setting Up a Management Station .................. .....................................2 0
Setting up your Management Station ......................................... .........21
Connecting the SonicWALL to the Network ..........................................23
Configuring your SonicWALL to Access the Internet .............................23
Configuring the SonicWALL in NAT (Network Address Translation) Enabled
Mode ................. ..................... ............................ ..................... ......... 24
Configuring NAT Enabled with PPPoE ..................................................31
Configuring NAT with DHCP Client Mode .............................................36
Log into the SonicWALL Management Interface ...................................42
Basic Network Terminology and Configu rat ions ....................................44
Network Hardware Components ............. ..................... ..................... ..45
Network Types ........................ .......................................... ................4 5
Firewalls ...........................................................................................45
Gateways ......................... .......................................... ..................... ..45
Network Protocols ............................................... ..............................45
IP Addressing ................... .......................................... .......................46
3 Regist erin g at myS on icWALL.com ......... ........... ... ........... ... ..........51
Creating a New User Account ........................ .....................................5 2
Problems Creating a Mysoni cWALL. com user Ac count? ................ .........56
Registering Your SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance ......................57
Managing Your SonicWALL ..................... .......................................... ..60
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Applicable Services for SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances ............63
Activating Services Using mySonicWALL.com .......................................6 6
4 Hardware Descriptio n .. ... ........... ... ........... ... ....................... .. ........ 67
SonicWALL PRO 200 and PRO 300 Front Panel ....................................6 7
SonicWALL PRO 200 and PRO 300 Back Panel .....................................6 8
SonicWALL PRO 100 Front Panel ...................................................... ..69
SonicWALL PRO 100 Back Panel .................... ..................... ................70
SonicWALL SOHO3 and TELE3 Front Panel ............ ..............................71
SonicWALL SOHO3 and TELE3 Back Panel ......................................... ..72
SonicWALL GX 250 and GX 650 Front Panel ........................ ................7 3
5 Troubleshooting Guide ........................... .. ............ .. ............ .. ........ 77
Tips for Cable/DSL Modem Users ........................................ ................7 7
Erasing the Firmware ........................................... .............................. 78
6 SonicWALL Support Solutions ...................................................... 80
Support Offers ..................................................................................80
SonicWALL Support 24X7 ............................................ .......................82
Deliverables ......................................................................................82
SonicWALL Support 8X5 ....................................... ..................... .........83
Deliverables ......................................................................................83
Warranty Support - North America .......... ..................... .......................84
Deliverables ......................................................................................84
Warranty Support - Internationa l ................... .....................................8 5
Deliverables ......................................................................................85
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About This Guide
This guide provides inf or mati on on registering a nd i nstalling your Sonic W ALL In ter ne t S ec uri ty
appliance. Three c ommo n network configurations, Netwo rk Address Translation (NAT), NAT
with PPPoE, and NAT with DHCP Client, and are described as part of the installation process.
For more detailed information on other network settings, consult your SonicWALL Product
Family manual for complete details.
The chapters in this guide are summarized as follows:
Quick Start Guide, if you have previous network experience and are familiar with getting
connected to the Internet, then the Quick Start Guide provides abbreviated instructions on
configuring your SonicWALL to access the Internet. If, at any time during the installation, you
require assistance, refer to the following chapters for more information.
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the contents of the package and has an overview of the
configuration pro ce ss .
Chapter 2, P erf ormi ng t he In it ial Con figur atio n, describe s t he t hr ee mo st c o mmon ways
of configuring your So nicWALL for use as a firewall on your network
Chapter 3, Registering Your SonicWALL, describes the process of registering your
SonicWALL appliance on the MysonicWALL.com web site. You should register your SonicWALL,
any services, an d upgrades bef ore i nstal li ng it to access technical support, if necessary, during
installation.
Chapter 4, Hardware Description, has descriptions of all SonicWAL L products. There are
both front and back descriptions of the hardware.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, provides solutions to problems you may encounter while
configuring your SonicWALL.
Chapter 6, Support, outlines the support packages available from SonicWALL.
Copyright Notice
©
2002 SonicWALL, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual or the software described within, can not be copied, in
whole or part, without the written c onsent of the ma nufacturer, ex cept in the normal us e of the
software to make a backup copy. The same propri etary and copyright notices must be affixed
to any permitted copies as were affixe d to the original . This exception does not allow copies to
be made for others, whether or not sold, but all of the material purchased (with all backup
copies) can be sold, given, or loaned to another person. Under the law, copying includes
translating into another language or format.
SonicWALL is a registered trademark of SonicWALL, Inc.
Other product and company names mentioned herein can be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications and descriptions subject to change witho ut notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
SonicWALL, Inc. warrants the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance (the Product) for one (1)
year from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. If there is a
defect in the hardware, Soni cWALL will replace the product at no charge, provided that it is
returned to SonicWALL with trans portation c harges prepaid. A Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number must be displayed on the outside of the package for the product being returned
for replacement or the product will be refused. The RMA number can be obtained by calling
SonicWALL Customer Service between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Pacific Standard
Time, Monday through Friday.
Phone:(408) 752-7819
Fax:(408) 745-9300
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support>
This warranty does not apply if the Product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or
misapplication or has been modified without the written permission of SonicWALL.
In no event shall SonicWALL, Inc. or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of
information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion can not apply to you.
Wher e liability ca n not be limited under applicable law, the SonicWALL li ability sh all be limited
to the amount you paid for the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
can have other rights which vary from state to state.
By using this Product, you agree to these limitations of liability.
THIS W AR RAN T Y A ND THE R EME D I ES S ET FO R TH A B O VE ARE EX C LUSIVE AN D I N
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
No dealer, agent, or employee of SonicWALL is authorized to make any extension or addition
to this warranty.
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Quick Start Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing a SonicWALL Internet security appliance. The SonicWALL acts as a
secure barrier between y our p rivate LAN and the p ub lic Internet (WAN) to p rotect your netw ork
from security threats on the Internet.
If you are currently familiar with firewalls or networking equipment, the QuickStart Guide
provide s ins tructi ons to esta blish c onn ectivi ty betw een your netw ork a nd th e Inte rnet u sing the
SonicWALL. If you are new to netwo rks an d the In ternet, begi n the installation proces s on pag e
17.
Note: This guide covers initial installation instructions for all SonicWALL Internet security
appliances. The instructions are the same for all hardware models.
Below are rear panel descriptions for each SonicWALL hardware platform. The SonicWALL TELE3
and SOHO3 models have a LAN port and WAN port. The PRO 100, P RO 200, and the PRO 300
have a LAN port, a WAN port, and a DMZ port. The QuickStart Guide covers only the LAN port
and the WAN port. For information on the DMZ port, please refer to your SonicWALL manual.
CLI
Port
CLI
Port
LAN
Port
LAN
Port
DMZ
Port
WAN
Port
WAN
Port
SonicWALL T ele3 and SOHO3
5VDC
Power
Input
SonicWALL PRO 100
5VDC
Power
Input
SonicWALL PRO 200
and 300
LAN
Port
DMZ
Port
WAN
Port
CLI
Port
110/220V
Power In put
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Check Package Contents
• One SonicWALL Internet security appliance
• One Son icWALL Installation Guide
• One SonicWALL Manual
• One SonicWALL CD
• One Ethernet cable
• One Crossover cable (labeled “Crossover”)
• One 5 Volt DC power supply (SonicWALL TELE3, SOHO3, and PRO 100 models)
-or-
• One power cable (SonicWALL PRO 200 and PRO 300;
US only
If any items are missing from your package, contact SonicWALL, Inc. immediately.
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support/>
Phone: (408) 745-9600
)
SonicWALL Manual CD Ethernet Cable (gray)
Crossover Cable (red) Power Supply* OR Power Cable*
*Note: Your actual power supply may vary from the pictures above. This does not affect functionality of the part
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Installing th e SonicWALL
Before you begin your SonicWALL installation, contact your ISP and obtain your Internet
connection information. Enter this information into Section 4. Next, place your SonicWALL on a
hard, flat surface near your cable modem, DSL modem, or Internet router.
Note: SonicWALL PRO 100, PRO 200, and PRO 300 front and rear panel views are different from
the SOHO3 pictured belo w. The same installation instructions, however, apply to all models.
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Apply Power to the SonicW AL L
If you are installing a TELE3, SOHO3, or PRO 100, attach the power supply to the power
cord. Plug the power input into the SonicWALL and the other end into a power outlet.
If you are installing a PRO 200 or PRO 300, attach the power cable to the power input of
the SonicWALL, and plug the other end into an AC power outlet. Use the power switch to
turn on the SonicWALL.
Power
LAN WAN
Connect the SonicWALL to the Internet
Connect the SonicWALL WAN port to your cable modem, DSL modem, or Internet
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router using the red crossover cable. The Link LED should light up indicating a
connection. If it does not light, use the grey Ethernet cable to establish a connection.
The two cables can be interchanged without damage to the SonicWALL or your
computer.
Connect the SonicWA LL to Your Networ k
Connect the grey Ethernet cable to the So nicWALL LAN port. Connect the other end
to your com puter at th e network por t. The LAN link LE D shoul d light up indic ating a
connection. If the Link LED does not light, try the red crossover cable.
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Check Link LEDs
If a Link LED do es no t l ig ht af ter co nn ec ting a cable, t ry co nn ec ting the po rts us in g th e
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other cable in the box. For instance, if you used the red Crossover cable to connect the
WAN port to the cable modem, DSL mo dem, or your Internet router and the Link LED
does not light, try connecting the grey Ethernet cable to the ports.
WAN Lin k LED
The SonicWALL Test LED stays lit when the SonicWALL is powered on initially. It stays lit
while the SonicWALL performs a series of diagnostic tests.
LAN Link LED
Network Addressing Information
In order to continue the installation of your SonicWALL, you need to obtain IP
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IP Address________________ User Name:____________ ___
Subnet Mask______________ Password:_________________
Default Gateway:___________
addressing information from your Internet Ser vice Provider (ISP). Th e informat ion is
required to connect to the Internet.
ISP Contact Information
Telephone Numb er, if contact by phone__________________ or e-mail address if you
contact your ISP via e-mail_________________________.
You will use one of the following connection types to connect to the Internet:
Static IP Address NAT with PPPoE
Test LED
NAT with DHCP
Host Name:___________________
MAC Address (SonicWALL Serial
Number):_______________________
DNS Address:______________
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Domain Suffix:_________________
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Setting Up Your Management Station
You can manage your SonicWALL from any computer on your LAN. This computer
is called the Management Station.
Contacting the SonicWALL from your PC
The SonicWALL is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.168.168. To access
the Management interface for the first time, you have to change the IP address of
your computer to 192.168.168.200.
SonicWALL N etw or k Diagr am
SonicWALL LAN IP Address
192.168.168.168
SonicWALL WAN IP Address
(from your ISP)
Cable, DSL, ISDN
Frame Relay or T1
SonicWALL Management Station
192.168.168.200
4
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Configure TCP/IP Se ttings
Configure your computer IP address, subnet mas k, and gateway IP address. If the Management station is running Windows 2000, do the following:
Note: Consult your operating system manuals for specific instructions on configuring
network settings.
1. From the Start menu, select Settings,
and then Network and Dial up
Connections.
2. Right click on the Local Area
Connection icon, and select
Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click Properties.
A TCP/IP Properties window appears.
5. Select Specify an IP address.
6. Enter 192.168.168.200 in the IP
address field.
7. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet
mask field.
8. Enter 192.168.168.1 in the Gateway
field.
9. If there are no server IP addresses listed
in the DNS settings, use the DNS IP
addresses from your ISP.
10. Click OK, then OK again to close the
Local Area Connecti o n Properties
window.
Restart your computer if you are running Windows 95, 98, or NT. Windows 2000 does
not require restarting the computer for network settings to take effect.
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Set Up Continues →
Logging into the SonicWALL
Now that you have changed the IP address of your computer, you need to log into the
SonicWALL to begin the configuration.
Configure the SonicWA LL
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Launch yo ur Web brows er. B ecause you a re not conn ected to th e Internet , you may
get an error page displayed with a message stating that you cannot access the
Internet.
Type 192.168.168.168 into the Location or Address field at
the top of your browser and press Enter o n yo ur keyb o a rd.
!
Your Web browser must support JAVA and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the
SonicWALL. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, as well as Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
higher, are recommended.
Set Up Continues →
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The Installation Wizard
The first time you access the SonicWALL, the Installation Wizard automatically
launches. The Inst allation Wizard guides you through the initial setup.
Note: Cert a in brow se r c o n figura ti o ns ma y no t l aun c h the wi zar d . In th is case, yo u ca n
log into the SonicWALL using “Admin” as the User Name and “password” as the
Password. After you log into the SonicWALL, click Tools, then Preferences. Click
Launch Wizard to b egin conf iguring the SonicWALL.
Please note that you need your IP
!
addressing details from your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) to complete the
configuration of your SonicWALL
.
Be sure to register your SonicWALL at
!
<http://www.mysonicwall.com> to take
advantage of a free 30 day trial
subscription to the Content Filter List.
Also, by registering your SonicWALL,
you have access to technical support
services.
Note: Once you have comp leted the Ins tallation Wizard and restarted your SonicWALL , you can
manage the SonicWALL by typing the LAN IP address of the SonicWALL into a Web browser. You
must log in to the Son icWALL with the User Name “admi n”an d th e Password th a t yo u d e fined
in the Installation Wizard.
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Set Up Continues →
Configuring Computers on the LAN
While the SonicWALL is restarting, two windows appear: one with the administrator
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A
login prompt , an d the s econd wi th ins truc tions for c onfi guring yo ur co mpu ters o n your
network (LAN). Minimize the login window to view and print the Installation Wizard
instructions. Complete either A or B depending on the configuration selected during
installation.
DHCP Server Enabled
If you enabled the SonicWALL DHCP server, a screen is displayed with instructions to
config ure co mputers o n your LAN.
!
P
rint this screen. You need it to
properly configure the computers
on your LAN.
After the S onicWALL has rest arted, cha nge the ne twork settings o n the comp uters on the LAN.
Each computer must be configured to get its IP address dynamically.
On a Windows 2000 computer, do the following:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings.
2. Then select Network and Dial-up
Connections.
3. Right click on the Local Area Conne cti on
icon, and then select Properties.
4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then
Properties.
5. Click Obtain IP address automatically.
6. You can select O bt ain DNS server address
automatically or enter IP addresses of the
DNS servers.
7. Click OK , then OK again to close the
Properties window.
You may need to restart the computers on your LAN to update the network settings. The
SonicWALL is now functioning and protecting your LAN from Internet-based attacks and
break-ins.
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DHCP Server Disabled
B
After the SonicWALL has restarted, change the network settings on the computers located on the
LAN. Configure each computer with a static IP address from the range displayed in your
configuration instructions.
If you did not enable the SonicWALL DHCP server, a window with configuration
instruction s is d i spl aye d :
Print this screen. You
!
need the information to
configure computers on
your LAN.
On a Windows 2000 computer, do the following:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings.
2. Then select Network and Dial-up
Connections.
3. Right click on the Local Area Conne cti on
icon, and then select Properties.
4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then
Properties.
5. Select Use the following IP address and
enter an IP address from the range indicated in
your Wizard restart screen.
6. Enter the subnet mask indicated in your Wizard
restart screen in the Subnet Mask field.
7. Enter the Default Gateway IP address in the
Gateway field.
8. Enter IP addresses of the DNS servers provided
by your ISP.
9. Click OK , then OK again to close the
Properties window.
You may need to restart the computers on your LAN to update the network settings.
The SonicWALL is now functioning and protecting your LAN from Internet-based attacks and
break-ins.
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1 Introduction
This Installation Guide covers initial installation instructions for all SonicWALL Internet Security
appliances. The instructions are the same for all SonicWALL models.
The Installation Guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Internet and
networks. If you are unfamiliar with networking and networking terminology, read Basic
Network Terminology and Configuration, see ”Basic Networking Terminology” on
page 44, as a starting point for your installation.
Inspecting the Package
The following items should be included in the package:
• One SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance
• One power supply (not included with International SonicWALL PRO 200 or PRO 300)
• One Category 5 Ethernet crossover cable (labeled "Crossover")
• One Category 5 Ethernet standard cable
• One SonicWALL Inst allation Guide
• One Companion CD
• One SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance User's Guid e
If an item is missing from the package, you can co ntact SonicWALL, Inc. by phone at
(408) 752-7819 or submit a Web Support Form at <http://techsupport.sonicwall.com/
swtech.html>.
Here are a few helpful guide lines for installing the SonicWALL appliance.
•The WAN Ethernet port should be connected to the Internet router or modem.
•The LAN Ethernet port should be connected directly to your PC, or a network hub, or a
switch on the internal, protected network.
•The DMZ Ethernet port, included with the SonicWALL PRO 100, the SonicWALL PRO 200
and the SonicWAL L PR O 300, sh ould be connecte d to pub licly ac cessible serve rs, such a s
Web and Mail servers.
• A crossover cable should be used when connecting the SonicWALL directly to another
computer or router.
• A standard Ethernet cable should be used when connecting the SonicWALL to a
network hub, switch, or modem.
Note: In some cases, you may need to switch the crossover cable with the standard cable.
Switching cables will not damage your system.
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Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
To install your SonicWALL Internet Security appliance and connect to the Internet, you need
the following IP addressing information from your ISP.
ISP Contact Information
• Telephone Number, if contact by phone__________________ or e-mail address if you
contact your ISP via e-mail_________________________.
• S e rv i c e Repres e nt a tive’s na me:__________________________
Your ISP uses one of the following IP addressing methods below. Select a method and fill in
the pertin ent information.
Stat ic/ P er m a n e nt IP Add re s si ng
First IP Address:_________________________
Last IP Address:___________________________
Gateway IP Address:____________________
Subnet Mask:____________________________
DNS IP Address:_______________________ _____
__DHCP
Authe ntica ti on M etho d
__Host Name:_______________________________________
__MAC Address: (SonicWALL serial Number)________________
__N/A
Domain Suffix:_______________________________________
__PPPoE
Username:__________________________________________
Password:___________________________________________
__L2TP
Addressing Method
___DHCP
___Static:
IP Address:_________________________
Gateway IP Address:_________________
Subnet Mask:________________________
DNS IP Address:_________________________
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L2TP Settings
Host Name:___________________________
Server IP:_____________________________
Username:____________________________
Password:____________________________
Note: Items in bold are required information.
Note: Be sure to store this information in a safe place after establishing your Internet
connectivity
.
SonicWALL Configuration Overview
There are three major sections to the configuration of the SonicWALL:
• Management St ati on Conf i gur at ion - In this step, configuring your computer to act as
the management station that establishes connectivity with the SonicWALL.
• SonicWALL Confi gurat ion - Configuring the SonicWALL to connect to the Internet using
the information from your I SP. If you are assigned a single IP address from your ISP, enter
it as the SonicWALL WAN IP address during the configuration.
• Computer Config urat io n on the LAN - You must co nfi gure t he co mpute rs on yo ur LAN
to be on the same network as the SonicWALL after setting up y our SonicWALL.
Note: For specific, step by step instructions on installing and configuring your SonicWALL,
consult the instructions beginning on page 9 of this manu al.
Management Station Configuration
1. Change the TCP/IP settings of your PC to be in the same subnet as the default IP address
of the SonicWALL. Typically, set your IP address to 192.168.168.200, subnet mask
255.255.255.0, and default gateway of 192.168.168.1.
2. Open yo ur Web browse r and ente r the IP add ress, 1 92.168. 168.168 , in to the Ad dress f ield.
This is the default IP address of the SonicWALL.
SonicWALL Configuration
3. Use the Wizard to configure the SonicWALL with the information from your ISP. If you have
a single IP address assigned to you, enter it into the SonicWALL WAN IP Address field.
Finish the steps as outlined by the Wizard.
4. Or, if you prefer not to use the Wizard, the user name of “admin” and the password
“password” can be used to access the Management in te rfa ce .
5. Restart the SonicWALL.
Computer Configuration on the LAN
6. Change your TCP/IP settings of your computer to be in the same subnet as the SonicWALL.
For example, if you have used the default address of the SonicWALL, 192.168.168.1,
configure the IP settings of your computer to be 192.168.168.X.
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Important: Do not set the computer IP address to be the same as the SonicWALL LAN IP
Address.
7. Open your Web browser a nd see i f you can acc ess a Web s ite on the Internet. If so, you’ve
successfully completed the configuration of your SonicWALL. If you cannot access the
Internet, recheck the IP settings of your computer and your SonicWALL. Also refer to
Chapter 5 for more troubleshooting information.
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2 Performing the Initial Configuration
Installing the SonicWALL
Start by placing the SonicWALL on a hard, flat surface near your cable modem, DSL modem,
or Internet router.
ote: The hardware photos are used for descriptive purpo ses only. Refer to yo ur model for
N
specific locations.
Connecting to Your Network
1. Apply Power to the SonicWALL - I f y ou ar e i nst alli ng t he S on icW ALL TE LE 3, SO HO 3,
or PRO 100, attach the power supply to the power input on the SonicWALL and plug the
other end into a power outlet.
If you are installing a SonicWALL PRO 200 or a PRO 300, attach the power cable to the
power input on the SonicWALL and the other end into an AC pow er outlet. Use the power
switch to turn on the SonicWALL.
The Test LED sta ys on while the SonicWALL p erforms a series of diagnostic tests.
2. Connect the SonicWALL to your Network - Connect the SonicWALL LAN port to your
LAN network card or hub using the grey Eth ernet cable provided in the box. If the Li nk LED
does not light, try the red Crossover cable.
CLI
Port
3. Connecting to the Internet - Connect the SonicWALL WAN port to your cable modem,
DSL modem, or Internet router using the red crossover cable provided in the box. If the
Link LED does not light, try the grey Ethernet cable.
LAN
WAN
Power
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4. Checking Link LEDs
WAN LAN
The WAN Link LED and the LAN Link LED light up when the SonicWALL is properly
connected to the LAN and WAN ports of the computer and the modem.
Important: You may have to switch the red crossover cable with the standard grey cable
to establish a connection. Switch cables until a link is established. Switching between a
crossover cable and a standard cable does not damage your SonicWALL or your computer.
Setting Up a Management Station
To access the SonicW ALL Manag ement interface, you must set u p a PC on your LA N to be i n
the same subnet (network) as the SonicWALL. This computer is called the “Management
Station”.
Accessing the SonicWALL from your PC
The SonicWALL is preconfigured to have an IP address of 192.168.168.168. To contact the
SonicWALL for the first time, you must cha nge the Mana gement Station (your P C) IP address
to 192.168.168.X where X is any number between 0 and 254, except 168 which is the
SonicWALL IP address. In th is section, you co nfigure your Man agement Sta tion IP address to
192.168.168.200.
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SonicWALL Network Diagram
LAN
SonicWALL
LAN IP Address
192.168.168.168
SonicWALL WAN IP Address
Cable, DSL, ISDN,
Frame Relay, or T1
WAN
Management Station
192.168.168.200
Setting up your Management Station
All management functions on the SonicWALL are performed from a Web browser-based user
interface. Management can be performed from any computer connected to the LAN port of the
SonicWALL. The computer used for managing the SonicWALL is referred to as the Management
Station.
The following steps describe how to configure the Management Station TCP/IP settings in order
to initially access the SonicWALL. It is assumed that the Managem ent Station can access the
Internet through an existing connection.
Note: If you are running Windows XP, consult your operating system documentation for
configuring TCP/ IP s e ttings.
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Configuring TCP/IP Settings
The SonicWALL is pre-configured with the IP address “192.168.168.168". During the initial
configuration, it is necessary to temporarily change the IP address of the Management Station
to one in the same subnet as the SonicWALL. For initial configuration, set the IP address of the
Management Station to "192.168.168.200".
Make a note of the Management Station current TCP/IP settings. If the Management Station
accesses the Internet through an existing broadband connection, the TCP/IP settings are
helpful when configuring the IP settings of the SonicWALL.
Windows 95 or 98 computer
1. From th e Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel.
2. Double-cli ck the Network icon in th e Control Panel window.
3. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window.
4. Select t he Specify an IP Address radio button.
5. Enter "192.168.168.200" in the IP Address field.
6. Enter "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field.
7. Click OK, and then click OK again.
8. Restart the computer for changes to take effect.
Windows2000
1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Network and Dial Up
Connections.
2. Select t he Local Area Network icon in the Network and Dial Up Connections
window.
3. Highlight TCP/IP in the Local Area Connection Properties window.
4. Select t he Specify an IP Address radio button.
5. Enter "192.168.168.200" in the IP Address field.
6. Enter "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field.
7. Click OK, and then click OK again.
Macintosh computer
1. From th e Apple list, choose Control Panel, and then choose TCP/IP to open the TCP/
IP Control Panel.
2. From th e Configure list, choose Manually.
3. Enter "192.168.168.200" in the IP address field.
4. Enter “255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
5. Click OK.
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Connecting the SonicWALL to the Network
The following diagram illustrates how the SonicWALL is connected to the network:
Important: Befo re installing the SonicWAL L on your network , register your appliance on the
user r egis tr ation web sit e l oc ated at h tt p:/ / www.my sonicwall.com. It is strongly re commen ded
that you create a user account before installing your SonicWALL and register any services and
upgrades for your SonicWALL.
technical support website.
As a registered user, you have access to the SonicWALL
Configuring your SonicWALL to Access the Internet
Three commo n network config urations, NAT Enabled, NAT with PPPoE Client, and NAT
with DHCP Client are included in this chapter. For more network configurations, please refer
to Chapter 2, Installation, of the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance User’s Guide.
Network Address Translation (NAT) Enabled
Using NAT to set up your SonicWALL eliminates the need for separate IP addresses for all
computers on your LAN. It is a way to conserve IP addresses available from the pool of IPv4
addresses for the Internet. If you do not have enough individual IP addresses for all computers
on your network , you can use NAT fo r your network configuration.
Essentially, NAT translates the IP addresses in one network into those for a different network.
As a form of packet filtering for firewalls , it protects a network from outside intrusion from
hackers by replacing the internal (LAN) IP address on packets passing through a SonicWALL
with a “fake” one from a fixed pool of addresses. The actual IP addresses of computers on the
LAN are hidden from outside view.
Instructions for conf iguri ng NAT Enabled Mode begin on page 24.
NAT with PPPoE Client
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NAT with PPPoE Client is a network prot o col t h at us es P o in t t o Poi nt P rotocol over Et he rn et
to connect with a remote site using various Remote Access Service products. This protocol is
typically found when using a DSL modem with an ISP requiring a user name and password to
log into the remote server. The ISP may then allow you to obtain an IP address automatically
or give you a specific IP address.
Instructions for configuring NAT with PPPoE Client m ode begin o n page 31.
NAT with DHCP Client
NAT with DHCP Client is a networking mode that allows you to obtain an IP address for a
specific length of time from a DHCP server. The length of time is called a lease which is renewed
by the DHCP server typically after a few days. When the lease is ready to expire, the client
contacts the server to renew the lease. This is a common network config ura t ion for cus tomers
with cable or DSL modems. You are not assigned a specific IP address by your ISP.
Instructions for configuring NAT with DHCP Client mode begin onpage 36.
Configuring the SonicWALL in NAT (Network Address Translation)
Enab led Mode
This section describes configuring the SonicWALL appliance in the NAT mode. If you are
assigned a single IP addres s by your ISP, follow the instructions below. If y ou do not want to
use NAT Enabled mode for your network, please follow the installation instructions for
Standard mode in the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance User’s Guide.
Note: B e sure t o have y o ur netw o r k informat i on i nc luding y our WA N IP add r e ss, subne t m ask,
and DNS settings ready. This information is obtained from your I SP .
Accessing the Wizard
1. Open a Web Browser. Then type the default SonicWALL IP address, "192.168.168.168",
into the Location or Address field in the Web browser.
Note: Your Web browser must be Java-ena bled and support HTTP uploads in order to fully
manage SonicWALL. Internet Explorer 5.0 and above as well as Netscape Navigator 4.0 and
above are recommended
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The first time you access the SonicWALL Management interface, the SonicWALL Installation
Wizard automatically launches and begins the installation process.
The SonicWALL Installation Wizard simplifies the initial installation and configuration of the
SonicWALL. The Wizard provides a series of menu-driven instructions for setting the
administrator password and configuring the settings necessary to access the Internet.
Note: To bypass the Wizard, click Cancel. Then log into the SonicWALL Management
Interface by entering the User Name "admin" and the Password "password".
1. To configure y our SonicWALL appliance, rea d the instructions on the Wizard Welcome
window and click Next to continue.
Setting the Password
2. To set the password, enter a new password in the New Password and Confir m Ne w
Password fields.
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Note: It is very important to choose a passwo rd which cannot be easily guessed by others.
This window also displays the Use S onicWA LL G lobal Mana geme nt S ystem check box.
SonicWALL Global Management System (SonicWALL GMS) is a web browser-based security
management system. SonicWALL GMS allows enterprises and service providers to monitor
and manage hundreds of remote Soni cWALLs from a central location. For more information
about SonicWALL GMS, contact SonicWALL Sales at (408) 745-9600.
3. Do not select the Use Global Management System check box unless your SonicWALL
is remotely managed by SonicWALL GMS. Click Next to contin ue.
Setting the Time and Date
4. Select the appropriate Time Zone from the Ti me Zon e menu. T he SonicWALL internal
clock is set automatically by a Network Time Server on the Internet. Click Next to continue.
Connecting to the Internet
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