SonicWALL SOHO TZW Getting Started Manual

COMPREHENSIVE INTERNET SECURITY

S o n i c WALL SOHO TZW

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

How to Configure the SOHO TZW for Cable and DSL (PPPoE) Internet Service

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SonicWALL SOHO TZW Getting Started Guide

About this Guide

The SOHO TZW Getting Started Guide is designed for users with DSL or cable Internet service that use dynamic IP addressing and a modem. Use this guide to get the SOHO TZW up and running with Internet access, secure wireless networking, and remote VPN connectivity.

Follow these steps to:

Connect Your SonicWALL SOHO TZW - Place the SOHO TZW for maximum

wireless network performance, connect the antennas, connect the LAN and WAN cables, and plug in the SOHO TZW into a power outlet.

Configure Your Management Station - Configure a computer’s Windows TCP/ IP settings to enabled initial access to the SOHO TZW Web Management

Interface. It can be any computer on a network or a stand-alone computer.

Set Up Internet Access and Wireless Networking - Use the SonicWALL Setup Wizard to easily configure your Internet access and secure 802.11b wireless

network.

Configure Your Network PCs - Configure Windows TCP/IP settings for PCs on your LAN and WLAN for accessing the Internet through the SonicWALL TZW and

setup the SonicWALL Global VPN Clients for secure wireless networking. Configure the SOHO TZW for VPN Connections - Configure the SOHO TZW to

support Global VPN Client access through the WAN (Internet) port and use the

VPN Policy Wizard to configure the SOHO TZW for SonicWALL (LAN) to SonicWALL (LAN) VPN connections.

What You Need

• The SonicWALL SOHO TZW Internet Security Appliance and Product CD.

• An active Cable or DSL Internet connection that uses a modem and dynamic IP addressing.

• A PC with an Ethernet adapter for wired Ethernet connectivity to the SOHO TZW for secure initial configuration. The PC can be standalone or connected to a LAN.

• 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.).

• A notebook computer with an 802.11b network card supported by the SonicWALL SOHO TZW.

• A basic familiarity with networking terminology.

Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking terms used in this guide, see Appendix C for a glossary of common networking terms.

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Connect Your SonicWALL SOHO TZW

Typically the SOHO TZW provides the access point for your WLAN (Wireless LAN) as well as your secure Internet gateway for all the computers on your LAN.

Network Deployment Options

The SonicWALL SOHO TZW supports the following network deployments:

• A stand alone 802.11b WLAN access point for secure wireless connectivity to the Internet and between WLAN nodes.

• A secure WLAN addition to an existing wired LAN to provide complete network and Internet access security for wired and wireless n etworks.

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Recommendations for Optimal Wireless Performance

• Place the SOHO TZW near the center of your intended network. This can also reduce the possibility of eavesdropping by neighboring wireless networks.

• Minimize the number of walls or ceilings between the SOHO TZW and the receiving points such as PCs or laptops.

• Try to place the TZW in a direct line with other wireless components. Best performance is achieved when wireless components are in direct line of sight with each other.

• Building construction can make a difference on wireless performance. Avoid placing the TZW near walls, fireplaces, or other large solid objects. Placing the TZW near metal objects such as computer cases, monitors, and appliances can affect performance of the unit.

• Metal framing, UV window film, concrete or masonry walls, and metallic paint can reduce signal strength if the TZW is installed near these types of materials.

• Installing the TZW in a high place can help avoid obstacles and improve performance for upper stories of a building.

• Neighboring wireless networks and devices can affect signal strength, speed, and range of the SOHO TZW. Also, devices such as cordless phones, radios, microwave ovens, and televisions may cause interference on the TZW.

Note: See Appendix A for instructions on mounting your SOHO TZW on the ceiling or wall.

SOHO TZW Hardware Overview

WAN

Link, 100, Activity

Power Light

Link, Activity

WLAN

Test Ligh t

LAN

Link, 100, Activity

Console Port

LAN Port

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WAN Port

Power

Installing the Antennas

To use the wireless feature of the SOHO TZW, you must install the antennas on the back of the appliance. Remove the antennas from the bag, and place one on each connector. The connectors should be finger-tight only.

Attach Here

*For wall or ceiling mounting instructions, see Appendix A.

Adjusting the Antennas

The antennas on the SOHO TZW can be adjusted for the best radio reception. Begin with the antennas pointing straight up, and then adjust as necessary. Note that certain areas, such as the area directly below the SOHO TZW, get relatively poor reception. Pointing the antenna directly at another wireless device does not improve reception. Do not place the antennas next to metal doors or walls as this can cause interference.

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Applying Power to the SonicWALL

Attach the power supply to the power cord. Plug the power adapter into the SonicWALL and plug the other end into a power outlet.

The Power light turns green when power is applied to the SonicWALL. Also, the Test light remains lit for approximately 90 seconds while the SonicWALL performs a series of diagnostic tests.

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Connecting the SonicWALL to the Network

If you already have a wired LAN, connect the SOHO TZW to the LAN port on the SOHO TZW using the Category 5 Standard Ethernet cable. If you don’t have a wired Ethernet network, connect the Red (crossover) Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the SOHO TZW and the Ethernet port on a computer. This connection provides access to the SOHO TZW’s Web Management Interface for configuring the SOHO TZW.

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

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 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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Configure Your Management Station

The SOHO TZW is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.168.168. To access the SOHO TZW Web Management Interface for the first time, you must configure a computer with an IP address in the same network range as the SonicWALL. The computer you use to manage the SOHO TZW is called the Management Station.

Windows 2000

If the Management Station is running Windows 2000, use the following instructions:

1.From your Windows task bar, click Start then click Settings.

2.Click Network and Dial-up Connections.

3.Double-click the network icon to open the connection

window.

4.Click Properties.

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

6.Select Use the following IP address.

7.Type 192.168.168.200 in the IP address field.

8.Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet field.

9.If you have a DNS Server IP address from your ISP, enter it in the Preferred DNS Server field.

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Windows XP

If the Management Station is running Windows XP, use the following instructions:

1.Open the Local Area Connection Properties window.

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

3.Select Use the following IP address and type

192.168.168.200 in the IP address field.

4.Type 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.

5.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.

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

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Windows 98

1.From the Start li st, highl igh t Settings and then select

Control Panel. In the Control Pan el window, double-

click the Network icon

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

3.Select Specify an IP Address.

4.Type 192.168.168.200 in the IP Address field.

5.Type 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 computer for changes to take effect.

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Windows NT

1.From the Start li st, highl igh t Settings and then select Control Panel.

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

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

4.Select Specify an IP Address.

5.Type 192.168.168.200 in the IP Address field.

6.Type 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.

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Set Up Internet Access and Wireless Networking

The SonicWALL Setup Wizard provides an easy way to configure the SOHO TZW for Internet access and secure wireless networking. The Setup Wizard automatically detects the dynamic IP address settings of your cable or DSL Internet service to configure your SOHO TZW for Internet access. If you’re using PPPoE DSL Internet services, the SOHO TZW uses the NAT with PPPoE Client network addressing mode. If you’re using cable or DSL service with dynamic IP addressing, the SOHO TZW uses the NAT with DHCP Client network addressing mode.

Alert! If your DSL Internet service uses PPPoE, you need the user name and password provided by your ISP fo r your account to configure the SOHO TZW.

SonicWALL WiFiSec and GroupVPN are automatically enabled on the SOHO TZW using the Setup Wizard to provide secure wireless networking. WiFiSec uses IPSec VPN encryption to protect your WLAN communications. GroupVPN enables the SOHO TZW to be a VPN gateway for WLAN clients using the SonicWALL Global VPN Client. The Setup Wizard also configures the SOHO TZW DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically send IP addressing information to your WLAN nodes.

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Using the SonicWALL Setup Wizard

Alert! Your Web browser must support Java and HTTP uploads in order to manage the SOHO TZW. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, as well as Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher, are recommended.

Alert! Make sure your Cable or DSL modem is connected to the WAN port on your SOHO TZW before using the Setup Wizard.

1. Launch your Web browser.

2. Type 192.168.168.168 in the Location or Address field of your browser and press Enter or your keyboard. SonicWALL Setup Wizard launches.

If you cannot connect to the SonicWALL, check the following:

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

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

• Have you changed the TCP/IP network settings on your computer?

Alert!.Certain browser configuration may not launch the Setup Wizard. In this case, you must log into the SOHO TZW by typing admin in the User Name field and password in the Password field, and then clicking Login. Click the Setup Wizard on the Network>Setting page after logging into your SOHO TZW.

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Welcome to the SonicWALL Setup Wizard

3. To begin configuration, click Next.

Selecting the Deployment Scenario

4. Select Office Gateway as the deployment scenario. The Office Gateway deployment scenario provides secure access for wired and wireless users on your network. Typically, the SOHO TZW is the gateway to the Internet for your network. Click Next.

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Changing the Password

5. Type a new password in the New Password field. The password should be a unique combination of letters, or number, or symbols, or a combination of all three for the most secure password. Avoid names, birthdays, or any obvious words. Retype the password in the Confirm field. Click Next.

Tip! Make a mental note of your password. You need this password to log into the SOHO TZW after the initial configurati on.

Selecting Your Time Zone

6. Select your Time Zone from the Time Zone menu. The Soni cWAL L use s an int ern al cl ock to timestamp logs and other functions requiring time. Click Next.

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