SonicWALL TZ 180 user guide
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SonicWALL TZ 180
Getting Started Guide
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SonicWALL TZ 180 Getting Started Guide
Thank you for your purchase of the SonicWALL TZ 180, the ultimate security
platform for home and small office deployments.
With integrated support for SonicWALL's Gateway Anti-Virus, the SonicWALL
TZ 180 delivers powerful, yet easy-to-use protection against hackers and
viruses. The SonicWALL TZ 180 also provides support for SonicWALL's
Content Filtering Service to provide enhanced productivity and network
utilization.
This Getting Started Guide contains installation procedures and configuration
guidelines for deploying a SonicWALL TZ 180 on your network. For detailed
configuration information, refer to the SonicOS Standard Administrator’s Guide
on the SonicWALL Resource CD or on the Web at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
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Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
1
Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 3
2
Registering Your SonicWALL - page 9
3
Connecting for Initial Setup - page 11
4
Running the Setup Wizard - page 15
5
Connecting to Your Network - page 21
Appendix
Appendix A: Configuring DHCP IP Addressing - page 25
Appendix B: Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information - page 26
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Completing Pre-Configuration Tasks
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In this Section
This section provides pre-configuration information. It is necessary to review
this section before setting up your SonicWALL TZ 180.
• System Requirements section, on page 4
• Check Package Contents section, on page 5
• Obtain Configuration Information section, on page 6
• Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information section, on page 7
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System Requirements
Before you begin the setup process, check to ensure that you have a computer
that meets the following requirements. This computer is used to manage your
SonicWALL TZ 180 during the setup process.
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT
• 40MB of disk space available
• One available 10/100 Ethernet (LAN) port
• A Web browser supporting Java and HTTP uploads. Internet Explorer 6.0
or higher, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Mozilla 1.7 or higher, or Firefox
are recommended
• LAN interface set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP addressing
enabled)
Note: In order to connect to the SonicWALL TZ 180, your computer
must be set to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
For more information on configuring DHCP on your computer,
turn to Appendix A: Configuring DHCP IP Addressing section,
on page 25.
Page 4 System Requirements
Check Package Contents
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SonicWALL TZ 180
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Standard power adapter
3
Ethernet cable
4
SonicWALL Resource CD
5
Getting Started Guide
6
SonicWALL Recommends Guide
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Release Notes document
Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your
package, please contact SonicWALL
support.
A listing of the most current support
options is available online at:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>
*The included power cord is intended for use
in North America only. For European Union
(EU) customers, a power cord is not
included.
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Obtain Configuration Information
Please record the following setup information and keep it for future reference:
Registration Information
Serial Number:
Authentication Code:
Networking Information
LAN IP Address:
. . .
Subnet Mask:
. . .
Ethernet WAN IP Address:
. . .
Administrator Information
Admin Name:
Admin Password:
Record the serial number found on the bottom
panel of your SonicWALL appliance.
Record the authentication code found on the
bottom panel of your SonicWALL appliance.
Select a static IP address for your SonicWALL
appliance that is within the range of your local
subnet. If you are unsure, you can use the default
IP address (192.168.168.168).
Record the subnet mask for the local subnet where
you are installing your SonicWALL appliance.
Select a static IP address for your Ethernet WAN.
This setting only applies if you are already using an
ISP that assigns a static IP address.
Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Select an administrator password.
(default is password)
Page 6 Obtain Configuration Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Record the following information about your current Internet service:
If you connect via You likely use Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a router
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
T1/E1,
Static broadband,
Cable or DSL with
a static IP
Dial-in to a server PPTP Server Address:
DHCP No Internet connection information is usually
required, although some service providers
require a host name.
Host Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user name in
the format: name@ISP.com
Static IP IP Address:
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway
(Rou te r IP Addre ss):
Primary DNS: . . .
Secondary DNS
(optional):
User Name:
Password:
. . .
. . .
. . .
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Page 8 Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Registering Your SonicWALL
In this Section
This section provides instructions for registering your
SonicWALL TZ 180.
• Registering with MySonicWALL.com section, on page 10
Note: Product registration is an important part of the setup process,
allowing you to enable product support, firmware updates and
other key features.
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Registering with MySonicWALL.com
1. If you do not yet have a mysonicwall.com account, point your Web browser
to <http://www.mysonicwall.com/> to register before continuing.
2. Locate and record your SonicWALL TZ 180 Serial Number and
Authentication Code. This information is printed on the bottom panel of
your SonicWALL TZ 180.
My Serial Number
My Authentication Code
3. In your Web browser, go to <https://www.mysonicwall.com> and login with
your mysonicwall.com username and password.
4. Enter your serial number in the Quick Register field and click the small
gray arrow. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Confirm your serial number.
6. Enter a friendly name for this appliance.
7. Enter your authentication code.
8. Click the Register button to continue.
9. Follow the online prompts to complete the registration process.
Page 10 Registering with MySonicWALL.com
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