Dell SonicWall SRA 4200/1200 User manual

Getting Started Guide
Secure Remote Access Appliances
Secure Remote Access
SRA 4200/1200 Getting Started Guide

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Dell SonicWALL
SRA 4200/1200
Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide contains installation procedures and configuration guidelines for deploying a Dell SonicWALL SRA 1200/4200
appliance into an existing or new network. This document addresses the most common use-case scenarios and network topologies in
which the Dell SonicWALL SRA 1200/4200 appliance can be deployed.
Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Setting Up Your Network - page 5
Connecting Your SRA 1200/4200 - page 21
Registering Your Appliance - page 23
Network Configuration - page 29
Upgrading Your Appliance - page 41
Support and Training Options - page 45
Safety and Regulatory Information - page 51
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Dell SonicWALL SRA 4200/1200 Getting Started Guide 5
Setting Up Your Network
In this Section
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your Dell SonicWALL SRA 1200/4200
appliance.
•SRA 1200 Package Contents - page 6
•SRA 4200 Package Contents - page 7
•What You Need to Begin - page 8
•Selecting a Deployment Scenario - page 9
•Installing the SRA Appliance - page 11
•Accessing the Management Interface - page 12
•Troubleshooting - page 13
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SRA 1200 Package Contents
Before you begin the setup process, verify that your package
contains the following parts:
• One SRA 1200 appliance
• One SRA 4200/1200 Getting Started Guide
• One Ethernet cable
• One serial CLI cable
• One rack-mount kit
• One or more power cord(s)*
* The included power cord(s) is approved for use only in spe-
cific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify
that it is rated and approved for use in your location.
Missing Items?
If any items are missing from your package, contact Dell
SonicWALL Support:
Web: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html
Email: [e-mail]
(x6)
(x2)
1200
SRA
Secure Remote Access
X0X1
CONSOLE
PWR TEST ALARM

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SRA 4200 Package Contents
Before you begin the setup process, verify that your package
contains the following parts:
• One SRA 4200 appliance
• One SRA 4200/1200 Getting Started Guide
• One Ethernet cable
• One serial CLI cable
• One rack-mount kit
• One or more power cord(s)*
* The included power cord(s) is approved for use only in spe-
cific countries or regions. Before using a power cord, verify
that it is rated and approved for use in your location.
Missing Items?
If any items are missing from your package, contact Dell
SonicWALL Support:
Web: http://www.sonicwall.com/us/Support.html
Email: [e-mail]
(x6)
(x2)
Secure Remote Access
SRA 4200

Dell SonicWALL SRA 4200/1200 Getting Started Guide 8
What You Need to Begin
Before you install your SRA 1200 or 4200, ensure the following
are available:
• Administrative access to the network gateway device
• A Windows, Linux, or MacOS computer to use as a
management station for initial configuration of the
Dell SonicWALL SRA 1200/4200
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser supporting Java Script and HTTP uploads.
Supported browsers include the following:
• The following configuration information to use during the
setup process and for future reference:
Registration Information
Administrator Information
Network Configuration Information
Collect the following information about your current network
configuration:
Primary DNS:
Secondary DNS (optional):
DNS Search List (in order):
WINS server(s) (optional):
Supported Browsers Browser Version
Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
Firefox 16.0 or higher
Safari 5.0 or higher for
Mac OS 10.0
Chrome 22.0 or higher
Serial Number: Record the serial number found on the
bottom panel of your Dell SonicWALL
appliance.
Authentication Code: Record the authentication code found on
the bottom panel of your Dell SonicWALL
appliance.
Admin Name: Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Admin Password: Select an administrator password.
(default is password)

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Selecting a Deployment Scenario
The deployment scenarios described in this section are based
on actual customer deployments and are Dell SonicWALL-
recommended deployment best practices for SRA appliances.
A SRA appliance is commonly deployed in “one-arm” mode
over the DMZ or Opt interface on an accompanying gateway
appliance, such as a Dell SonicWALL NSA E7500. This method
of deployment offers additional layers of security control, plus
the ability to use Dell SonicWALL’s UTM services, including
Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Content Filtering, Intrusion
Prevention Service, and Comprehensive Anti-Spam Service, to
scan all incoming and outgoing NetExtender traffic.
The primary interface (X0) on the Dell SonicWALL SRA
connects to an available segment on the gateway device. The
encrypted user session is passed through the gateway to the
SRA appliance. The Dell SonicWALL SRA appliance decrypts
the session and determines the requested resource.
The session traffic then traverses the gateway appliance to
reach the internal network resources. The gateway appliance
applies security services, such as Intrusion Prevention,
Gateway Anti-Virus, and Anti-Spyware inspection as data
traverses the gateway. The internal network resource then
returns the requested content to the Dell SonicWALL SRA
appliance through the gateway, where it is encrypted and sent
to the client.
Scenario Overviews
Scenario A: SRA on a New DMZ
WAN DMZ LAN
SRA Appliance
OPT, X2, etc
X1 X0
X0
Remote Users
Switch
Router
Network Nodes
Dell SonicWALL UTM Appliance
E7500
NetworkSecurity Appliance

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Scenario B: SRA on an Existing DMZ Scenario C: SRA on the LAN
DMZ LANWAN
OPT, X2, etc
X1 X0
X0
Remote Users Network Nodes
Dell SonicWALL UTM Appliance
E7500
NetworkSecurity Appliance
SwitchSwitch
Router
SRA Appliance
LAN
WAN
LAN Port
X0
Remote Users
Existing Gateway Device
or Switch / Hub
Internet
Router
SRA Appliance