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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)

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One Category 5 Ethernet crossover cable (labeled "Crossover")

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One Category 5 Ethernet standard cable

•

One SonicWALL Installation Guide

•

One Companion CD

•

One SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance User's Guide

If an item is missing from the package, you can contact 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 guidelines for installing the SonicWALL appliance.

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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 300, should be connected to publicly accessible 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 when connecting the SonicWALL to a

network hub, switch, or modem.

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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_________________________.

•

Service Representative’s name

:__________________________

Your ISP uses one of the following IP addressing methods below. Select a method and fill in

the pertinent information.

Static/Permanent IP Addressing

First IP Address

:_________________________

Last IP Address:___________________________

Gateway IP Address

:____________________

Subnet Mask

:____________________________

DNS IP Address

:_______________________ _____

__DHCP

Authentication Method

__

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

:____________________________

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SonicWALL Configuration Overview

There are three major sections to the configuration of the SonicWALL:

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Management Station Configuration

- In this step, configuring your computer to act as

the management station that establishes connectivity with the SonicWALL.

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SonicWALL Configuration

- Configuring the SonicWALL to connect to the Internet using

the information from your ISP. If you are assigned a single IP address from your ISP, enter

it as the SonicWALL WAN IP address during the configuration.

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Computer Configuration on the LAN

- You must configure the computers on your LAN

to be on the same network as the SonicWALL after setting up your SonicWALL.

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 browser and enter the IP address, 192.168.168.168, into the Address field.

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 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 of your computer to be 192.168.168.X.

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7.

Open your Web browser and see if you can access a Web site 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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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.

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Connecting to Your Network

1.

Apply Power to the SonicWALL

- If you are installing the SonicWALL TELE3, SOHO3,

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 the SonicWALL performs 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 Ethernet cable provided in the box. If the Link LED

does not light, try the red Crossover cable.

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.

WAN

LAN

Power

CLI

Port