SonicWALL PRO 2040,PRO 3060,PRO 4060 Quick Start Manual

COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY

S o n i c WALL Internet Security Ap p l i a n c e s

PRO 2040/3060/4060

™

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Installation

Thank you for purchasing a SonicWALL Internet security appliance. The SonicWALL acts as a secure
barrier between your private LAN and the public Internet (WAN) to protect your networks from security
threats on the Internet.

This Quick Start Guide provides instructions for installing and configuring your SonicWALL PRO Series
appliance as an Office Gateway on your network. After completing these instructions, you can access the
Internet from your computers on your LAN through your secure WAN connection.

Before You Begin

Check Package Contents

• One SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance

• One SonicWALL Quick Start Guide

• One SonicWALL Firmware and Documentation CD

• One Ethernet cable

• One Crossover cable

• One Console Port cable

• One Power cord

• One Mounting Kit including brackets and screws

If any items are missing from your package, contact SonicWALL, Inc.
Web: <http://www.sonicwall.com/support/> Phone: [phone]

What You Need to Get Connected

• SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance

• Internet Connection

• PC or Macintosh computer

• A Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer v5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator v4.7 or later - your Web
browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to fully manage the SonicWALL.)

• Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information TEL:___________ ______ _____________

ISP Connection Information

Before you can begin installing your SonicWALL, determine how your ISP distributes IP addresses. Call
your ISP to find out if your Internet connection uses DHCP to obtain an IP address, or PPPoE (typical of
DSL access), or if they have given you a static IP address. Record all of your networking information in the
checklist below:

IP Addressing using DHCP

No action necessary. The SonicWALL automatically detects the presence of a DHCP server during setup.

IP Addressing using PPPoE

User Name:________________________
Password:_________________________

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IP Addressing using a Single, Static Public IP Address

IP Address:_________________ _______
Subnet Mask:______________________
Default Gateway:___________________
Primary DNS:______________________
Secondary DNS:___________________

Alert! If you are not using one of the network configurat ions above, step by step installation
instructions for additional networking methods are found in Conf i guring the Net work Mode
section of your Administrator’s Guide. The Administrator’s Guide is located on your product CD and
requires Acrobat Reader to view it. Acrobat Reader is also provided on your product CD.

Glossary

• Default Gateway - A device on an internetwork that forwards packets to another network.

• DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allocates IP addresses to computers on the network
automatically without assigning a computer a static (fixed) IP address.

• DNS (Domain Name System) Server - A computer that “looks up” the name of a computer and finds
the corresponding IP address. This allows you to access computers on the Internet without configuring
IP addresses for remote connections.

• IP Address - A set of numbers in the format, XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX, used to address computers on the
Internet.

• LAN (Local Area Network) - A group of computers in the same room, on the same floor, or same
building connected to form a single network.

• PPPoE - Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet supports the transmission of network packets over
serial transmission lines such as DSL or POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service).

• Subnet Mask - A set of numbers in IP address format using 255 in place of the XXX’s. It determines
the type of network by “masking” out numbers. A Class C network has a subnet mask of

255.255.255.0.

• VPN - Virtual Private Network is a “virtual” network that encrypts data and sends it privately over the
Public Internet.

• WAN (Wide Area Network) - A geographically distributed network composed of local area networks
(LANs) joined to a single network through a common carrier.

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Installing Your SonicWALL PRO Series Appliance

Applyi ng P ower to the Soni cWALL

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Plug the power cord into the SonicWALL and the other end into an appropriate power outlet. Turn
on the SonicWALL using the On/Off switch located on the back of the appliance.

The Power light turns green when power is applied to the SonicWALL and the Test light remains lit
for approximately one minute while the SonicWALL performs a series of diagnostic tests. When the
Test light is no longer lit, the SonicWALL is ready for configuration.

Connecting the SonicWALL to the Network

Connecting the Network Cables

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Connect one end of the gray Ethernet cable to your DSL modem, cable modem, or Internet router.
Connect the other end of the gray Ethernet cable to the WAN (X1) port of the SonicWALL. The link
LED lights indicating an active connection. If the LED does not light, try the Crossover cable.

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Connect one end of the provided Crossover cable to the Ethernet port of your computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN(X0) port of your SonicWALL. The link LED lights

indicating an active connection. If the LED does not light, try the Ethernet cable.

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Configuring Your Management Station

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Your SonicWALL is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.168.168. This IP address is used to

initially access the Management interface of the SonicWALL. To access the Management interface for the
first time, you must configure your computer with an IP address in the same network range as the
SonicWALL. Follow the instructions below for your operating system:

Windows XP

1. Right-clic k My Network Place and select Properties.

2. Right-clic k on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properti es.

3. Open the Local Area Connection Properties window.

4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window .

5. Select Use the followi ng IP address and type 192.168.168.20 0 in the IP address field.

6. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

7. Enter the DNS IP address in the Preferred DNS Server fiel d. If you have more than one address, type the second

one in the Alternate DNS server field.

8. Click OK for the settings to take effect on the computer.

Windows 2000

1. From your Windows task bar, click Start.

2. Then click Settings.

3. Click Network and Dial- up Connections.

4. Double-click the network icon to open the connection window.

5. Click Properties.

6. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

7. Select Use the followi ng IP address.

8. Enter 192.168.168.200 in the IP address field.

9. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet field.

10. If you have a DNS Server IP address fro m you r ISP, enter it in the Preferred DNS Server field.

Windows NT

1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Contro l Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window.

3. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/ IP Properties window.

4. Select Specify an IP Address.

5. Enter 192.168.168.200 in the IP Address field.

6. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

7. Click DNS at the top of the window.

8. Type the DNS IP address in the Preferred DNS Server field. If you have more than one address, enter the

second one in the Alternate DNS server field.

9. Click OK, and then click OK again.

10. Restart the computer.

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Windows 98

1. From the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel. Double-c lick the Network icon in t he Control

Panel window.

2. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/ IP Properties window.

3. Select Specify an IP Address.

4. Enter 192.168.168.200 in the IP Address field.

5. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

6. Click DNS Configuration.

7. Type the DNS IP address in the Preferred DNS Server field. If you have more than one address, type the second

one in the Alternate DNS server field.

8. Click OK, and then click OK again.

9. Restart the com puter for changes to take effect.

Accessing the PRO Series Management Interface

To begin the configuration of your SonicWALL, you must log into the SonicWALL using a Web

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browser and the SonicWALL default LAN IP address, 192.168.168.168. Follow the instructions
below:

Alert! Please all ow enough time for the SonicWALL to power up complet ely before attempting to log into the
Management Interface. It takes approximately three minutes for the SonicW ALL to cycle completely. When
the Test light is no longer lit, the Sonic W ALL is ready for configuration.

1. Launch your Web browser.

Alert! Because you are temporarily disconnected from the Internet, you may receive an error mess age when
your Web browse r first opens. This does not affect you r ins tallation process. Cont inue with the steps below.

2. Enter 192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field.

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If you cannot connect to the PRO 2040, PRO 3060 or PRO 4060, check the following:

• Did you correctly enter the SonicWALL default LAN IP address in your browser window?

• Is the SonicWALL connected to the same network as your computer?

• Have you changed the TCP/IP network settings on your computer? (Step 4)
To begin configuring a PRO 4060, go to Step 6b.

The Setup Wizard for the PRO 2040/PRO 3060

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The Setup Wizard automatically launches the first time you access the Management Interface. The
Setup Wizard provides easy to follow instructions for configuring the SonicWALL on your network.
You must have your ISP information to complete the configuration using the Setup Wizard.

Tip! Ce rtain browser configu rations may not launch the Installation Wizard automatically. In this
case, you must log into the Son icWALL usi ng “Admin” as the User Name and “password” as the
Password. After you log into the SonicWALL, click Wizards. Select Setup to begin configuring the
SonicWALL.

Follow the steps below for the quickest and easiest configuration for the PRO 2040 and PRO 3060
as an Office Gateway:

Step 1: Welcome to the SonicWALL Setup Wizard - Click Next.
Step 2: Change Password - change the PRO 2040 or PRO 3060 password to your personal

password. Click Next.
Step 3: Change Time Zone - change the Time Zone to your location’s Time Zone. Click Next.
Step 4: WAN Network Mode - the type of network connectivity is detected automatically. If you

want to select a different network mode, consult the SonicOS Administrator’s Guide on your
product CD for more information.

Step 5: WAN Netwo rk Mode - if PPPoE is detec ted as your network connection, enter y our user
name and password from your ISP. Click Next. If a DHCP server is detected, click Next.

Step 6: LAN Settings - Review the LAN IP address and subnet mask. Use the default values.
Step 7: LAN DHCP Settings - To allow the P RO 2040 or PR O 3060 to distribute IP a ddres ses to

computers on your LAN, select Enable DHCP Server. Use the default IP address range. Click
Next.

Step 8: SonicWALL Configuration Summary - Write down your network configuration
information below. Click Apply.

Step 9 : Se tup Wi zard Com ple te - Your SonicWALL is now successfully configured for LAN and
WAN access. Click Restart to complete the configuration process.

Step 10: Backup Your Configuration - Click System and then Settings. Click Create Backup to

create a System Backup.

Network Settings

WAN - Network Mode:______________ IP Address: ____________ Subnet Mask:____________
Router IP Address:_______________ DNS Server 1 IP Address:______________

DNS Server 2 IP Address:_________________
LAN - IP Address:_________ _____ Subnet Mask:______________DHCP Enabled: Yes___ No__

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