SonicWALL SOHO3 User Manual
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 Station ................................................ ....9
Logging into the SonicWALL .......................... .....................................11
Configuring Computers on the LAN ......... ............................ ................13
1 Introducti on ............ ...................... ... .................................. .. ........ 15
Inspecting the Package ............ ................................................. ......... 15
Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information ......................... ................16
SonicWALL Configuration Overview ....................... ............................ ..1 7
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 Configurat ions ....................................44
Network Hardware Components ......................................... ................45
Network Types ........................ ............................ ............................ ..4 5
Firewalls ...........................................................................................45
Gateways ........... ................................................. ............................ ..4 5
Network Protocols ............................................................. ................45
IP Addressing .......................... ............................ .............................. 46
3 Registeri ng at myS on i c WALL.com ........... ....................... ... ..........51
Creating a New User Account .............................................................52
Problems Creating a MysonicWALL. com user Accou nt? .........................56
Registering Your SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance ......................57
Managing Your SonicWALL ................................... ............................ ..6 0
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Applicable Services for SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances ............63
Activating Services Using mySonicWALL.com .......................................66
4 Hardware Desc ri ption ........ ... ........... ... ........... ... ...................... ... ..67
SonicWALL PRO 200 and PRO 300 Front Panel ........................... ......... 67
SonicWALL PRO 200 and PRO 300 Back Panel .....................................68
SonicWALL PRO 100 Front Panel .......................... ..............................69
SonicWALL PRO 100 Back Panel ................................................ ......... 70
SonicWALL SOHO3 and TELE3 Front Panel ........................................ ..7 1
SonicWALL SOHO3 and TELE3 Back Panel ...........................................72
SonicWALL GX 250 and GX 650 Front Panel ........................................73
5 Troubles h ootin g Gui de ....... ........... ... ........... ... ...................... ... ..... 77
Tips for Cable/DSL Modem Users ................................. .......................77
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 - International ........................................................85
Deliverables ......................................................................................85
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About This Guide
This guide pro vide s inf or mati on on regi st e r ing and i ns tall in g you r S onic W ALL In ter ne t S ec uri ty
appliance. Three commo 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 process.
Chapter 2, Per formi ng the I n itial Con fig urat io n, de scr i be s t he t hr ee mo st c o mmon ways
of configuring your Soni cWALL 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, and u pgrades before i n stalli ng i t to access technical support, if necessary, during
installation.
Chapter 4, Hardware Description, h as descriptions of all SonicWALL produ cts. There are
both front and back descriptions of the hardware.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, provides solutions to problems you may encounter while
configuring your Soni cWALL.
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 t he written co nsent of the ma nufacturer, exc ept in the normal us e of the
software to make a backup copy. The same proprietary and copyright no tic es must be affixed
to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original . This exception does not al low 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 na mes mentioned herein can be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Specifications and descriptions subject to change without 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, SonicW ALL will replace the product at no charge, provided that it is
returned to SonicWALL w ith transpo rtation charges 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 F r iday .
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.
Where liability can not be limited unde r applicable law, the So nicWALL liability shall be limited
to the amount you paid for the Product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
can have other rights which v ary from state to state.
By using this Product, you agree to these limitations of liability.
THIS W ARRANTY A ND THE REM E D IES S ET F ORTH AB O VE ARE EXC LU S IV E AN D IN
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 yo ur p rivate LAN and the p ublic In ternet (WAN) to p rotect your net work
from security threats on the Internet.
If you are currently familiar with firewalls or networking equipment, the QuickStart Guide
provides i nstru ctio ns to e stabl ish c onn ectivi ty betw een y our ne tw ork and the Intern et u sing the
SonicWALL. If you are new to networ ks and th e Internet, b egin t he installation process 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, PRO 200, an d 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.
SonicWALL Tele3 and SOHO3
CLI
Port
CLI
Port
LAN
Port
LAN
Port
LAN
Port
DMZ
Port
DMZ
Port
WAN
Port
WAN
Port
WAN
Port
5VDC
Power
Input
5VDC
Power
Input
CLI
Port
SonicWALL PRO 100
SonicWALL PRO 200
and 300
110/220V
Power Input
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Check Package Conten ts
• One SonicWALL Internet security appliance
• One Sonic WALL 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 the 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, PR O 200, and PRO 300 front and rear panel views ar e different fro m
the SOHO3 pi ctured below. The same installation instructions, however, apply to all models.
Apply Power to the SonicWAL L
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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 W AN
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 SonicWALL to Your Netw ork
Connect the grey Ethernet cable to the SonicWALL LAN port. Connect the o ther end
to your comp uter at the ne twork por t. The LAN link LED should lig ht 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 doe s not l ig ht af te r c onn e cti ng a c able, t ry c onn e cti ng the ports us ing th e
3
other cable in the box. For instance, if you used the red Crossover cable to connect the
WAN port to the cable modem, DSL modem , or your Internet router and the Link LED
does not light, try connecting the grey Ethernet cable to the ports.
WAN Link 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:___________
DNS Address:______________
addressing information from your Internet S ervice Provider (ISP ). The i nformation is
required to connect to the Internet.
ISP Contact Information
Telephone Number, 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):_______________________
Domain Suffix:_________________
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Setting Up Your Management Station
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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 Network Diagram
SonicWALL LAN IP Address
192.168.168.168
SonicWALL WAN IP Address
(from yo ur ISP)
Cable, DSL, ISDN
Frame Relay or T1
4
SonicWALL Management Station
192.168.168.200
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Configure TCP/IP Setting s
6
Configure your computer IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP add ress. If the Management station is running Windows 2000, do the following:
Note: Consult your opera ting syste m manuals for specific instructions on configuring
network settings.
A TCP/IP Properties window appears.
1. From the Start menu, selec t 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.
5. Select Speci f y 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 Connectio n Properti es
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 →
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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 you r Web browser. Becaus e you are no t connecte d to the Inter net, you ma y
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 u r keyboard .
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.
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Set Up Continues →
The Installation Wizard
The first time you access the SonicWALL, the Installation Wizard automatically
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launches. The Installation Wizard guides you through the initial setup.
Note: Cert ain bro w se r co n fi gura tio ns m ay no t la un ch the wizard . In th is case, y ou c an
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 begin configuring the SonicWALL.
!
Please note that you need your I P
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 completed th e Installation Wizard and restarted your Son icWALL, you can
manage the SonicWALL by typing the LAN IP address of the SonicWALL into a Web browser. You
must log into the SonicW ALL wi th the User Name “admin”a n d th e Pa ssword 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
After the S onicWALL has resta rted, chan ge the net work setti ngs on th e comp uters on the LAN.
Each computer must be configured to get its IP address dynamically.
login pr ompt , an d the se cond with ins tructi ons fo r c onfigu ring your com pute rs on yo ur
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 c om p ute r s on yo ur LAN.
P
rint this screen. You need it to
!
properly configure the computers
on your LAN.
On a Windows 2000 computer, do the following:
1. From the Start menu, selec t Settings.
2. Then select Network and Dial-up
Connections.
3. Right click on the Local Area Conne ction
icon, and then select Properties.
4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then
Properties.
5. Click Obtain IP address automatically.
6. You can select Obtain 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.
You may need to restart the computers on your LAN to update the network settings.
If you did not enable the SonicWALL DHCP server, a window with configuration
instru ct ions is displ ayed:
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, selec t Settings.
2. Then select Network and Dial-up
Connections.
3. Right click on the Local Area Conne ction
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.
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 S onicWALL 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 c able
• One S oni cWALL Installation Guide
• One Companion CD
• One S onicWALL Internet Security Appliance User's Guide
If an item is missing from the package, you can contact SonicWA LL, Inc. by phone at
(408) 752-7819 or submit a Web Support Form at <http://techsupport.sonicwall.com/
swtech.html>.
Here are a f ew helpful guidelines for inst alling the SonicWALL a ppliance.
•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 SonicWALL PRO 3 00, sh ould be co nnected to publ icly accessibl e servers , such as
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 wh en 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_________________________.
• Se r vi c e R ep r es e nt a t iv e’ s n ame:__________________________
Your ISP uses one of the following IP addressing methods below. Select a method and fill in
the pertinent information.
Static /Perma n e nt IP Add re s si ng
First IP Address:_________________________
Last IP Address:___________________________
Gateway IP Address:____________________
Subnet Mask:____________________________
DNS IP Address:_______________________ _____
__DHCP
Authent icati o n Met hod
__Host Name:_______________________________________
__PPPoE
__L2TP
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__MAC Add ress: (SonicWALL serial Number)________________
__N/A
Domain Suffix:_______________________________________
Username:__________________________________________
Password:___________________________________________
Addressing Method
___DHCP
___Static:
IP Address:_________________________
Gateway IP Address:_________________
Subnet Mask:________________________
DNS IP Address:_________________________
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 Sta ti on Confi g urat ion - I n this s tep, configuring your computer to act as
the management station that es ta blishes connectivity with the SonicWAL L.
• SonicWALL Config uration - Configuring the SonicWALL to connect to the Internet using
the information from your ISP. If you are assign ed a single IP address from your ISP, enter
it as the SonicWALL WA N IP address during the confi g ura t ion.
• Computer Configur at io n on the L AN - You must c o nfi gure t he compute rs on yo u r LAN
to be on the same network as the SonicWALL after setting up your SonicWALL.
Note: For specific, step by step inst ructions on instal ling and configu ring your SonicW ALL,
consult the instructions beginning on page 9 of this manual.
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 your Web br owser an d enter t he IP address , 192. 168. 168.168 , into t he Add ress 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 acc e ss the M a nagement interface.
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 o f y our 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 I P
Address.
7. Open your Web browser and se e i f y ou can access a W eb site o n the Internet. If s o, 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 us ed for descriptive purposes onl y. Refer to your m odel for
N
specific locations.
Connecting to Your Network
1. Apply Power to the SonicWALL - If you are i ns talli ng the Son icW A LL TE LE 3, S OH O3,
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 power outlet. Use the power
switch to turn on the SonicWALL .
The Test LED stays on while th e SonicWALL perform s a series of diagnostic tests.
2. Connect the SonicWALL to your Network - Connect the S onicWALL LAN port to your
LAN network card or hub using the grey Ethernet cable prov ided in the box. If the Link 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 SonicWALL M anagemen t interface, you m ust set up a PC on y our LAN to be in
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 change the M anagem ent Station (your PC) 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 this section , you confi gure you r Manage ment Station IP addre ss to
192.168.168.200.
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SonicWALL Network Diagram
SonicWALL
192.168.168.168
LAN
LAN IP Address
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 Management Station can access the
Internet through an existing conn ection.
Note: If you are running Windows XP, consult your operating system documentation for
configuring TCP/IP se ttings.
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Configu ring 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. Fro m the Start list, highlight Settings and then select Control Panel.
2. Do uble-click t he Network icon in the Control Panel window.
3. Double-click TCP/IP in the TCP/IP Properties window.
4. Select the 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 the 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 the 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. Fro m the A pple list, choose Control Panel, and then choose TCP/IP to open the TCP/
IP Control Panel.
2. Fro m the 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: Before installing the So nicWALL on your network, register your appl iance on the
user registration web site loc ated at h tt p:/ / www.my sonicwall.com. It is s t ron gly r ecommen 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 common n etwork configurat ions, 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, yo u can use NAT for you r ne twork configuration.
Essentially, NAT translates the IP addresses in one network into those for a different network.
As a form of packet filteri ng for firewa lls, it protects a network from outsi de 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 configuring NAT Enabled Mode begin on page 24 .
NAT with PPPoE Client
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NAT with PPPoE Client is a network prot o c ol th at use s Po in t t o Point Protocol over Ethern 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 pas sword 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 mode begin on 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 configuratio n for cust ome rs
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) Enabled Mod e
This section describes configuring the SonicWALL appliance in the NAT mode. If you are
assigned a single IP address by your ISP, follow the instructions below. If you 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 s ure to have y our n e t wo r k inf o r m a t i o n incl ud ing your WA N IP a d d r ess, subne t m ask,
and DNS settings ready. This in formati on is obtained from your ISP.
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-enabled and support HT TP 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 SonicWA LL 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 you r SonicWALL appliance, read 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 password which cannot be easily guessed by othe rs.
This window also displays the Use So nicWA LL G lobal Mana geme nt Sy stem check box.
SonicWALL Global Management System (SonicW ALL GMS) is a web bro wser-based security
management system. SonicWALL GMS allows enterprises and service providers to monitor
and manage hundreds of remote SonicWA LLs 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 continue.
Setting the Time and Date
4. Select the appropriate Time Zone from the Tim e Zone menu. The So nicWALL 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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