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SonicWALL NSA 240 Getting Started Guide Page i
SonicWALL NSA 240
Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic
installation and configuration of the SonicWALL Network
Security Appliance (NSA) 240 running SonicOS Enhanced.
After you complete this guide, computers on your Local Area
Network (LAN) will have secure Internet access.
Document Contents
This document contains the following sections:
Pre-Configuration Tasks - page 1
Preparing Your WWAN PC Card - page 7
Registering Your Appliance - page 11
Deployment Scenarios - page 17
Verifying Your Connection - page 35
Enabling Essential Security Services - page 39
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 47
Support and Training Options - page 69
Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 77
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Page ii SonicWALL NSA 240 Front Panel
SonicWALL NSA 240 Front Panel
NSA 240
Provides power and test status
(refer to page 5)
PC Card Slot
(side of unit)
Provides an interface
for the WWAN PC
Card connection
USB Ports
For future application
Provides dedicated LAN/WAN port status as follows:
link/spd:
activity:
activity:
LAN/WAN Port Status
PC Card Status
Provides WWAN PC Card status as follows:
signal:
link/act:
Off=10M
Green=100M
Solid=link
Blinking=activity
Off=10M
Green=100M
Amber=1,000M
Solid=link
Blinking=activity
Off=10M
Green=100M
Amber=1,000M
Solid=link
Blinking=activity
Green=connected
Amber=negotiating
Solid=link
Blinking=activity

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SonicWALL NSA 240 Rear Panel
Console
WAN
X3X0 X1 X2 X4 X5 X6 X7 Power
LAN
X8
Console Port
Provides access to the
SonicOS Command Line
Interface (CLI) via the
DB9 -> RJ45 cable
LAN Port (X0)
Provides dedicated LAN
access to local area
network resources
WAN Port (X1)
Provides dedicated WAN (Internet)
Ethernet Port (X2)
Provides an additional
Gigabit-capable Ethernet
port for general use
Power Supply
Provides power
connection using
supplied power cable
Reset Button
Press and hold to
manually reset the
appliance to “safe mode”
Ethernet Ports (X3-X7)
Provides configurable
10/100 Ethernet ports for
connection to network
devices on WAN, LAN, DMZ,
and other zone types
HA Ethernet Port (X8)
Provides 10/100 Ethernet
port for high availability (HA)
connectivity

Page iv SonicWALL NSA 240 LED Reference Guide
SonicWALL NSA 240 LED Reference Guide
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SonicWALL NSA 240 Getting Started Guide Page 1
Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL NSA 240 appliance.
•Check NSA 240 Package Contents - page 2
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 3
•Obtain WWAN Service Provider Information - page 5
•Verify System Requirements - page 6
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Page 2 Check NSA 240 Package Contents
Check NSA 240 Package Contents
Before setting up your SonicWALL NSA appliance, verify that your
package contains the following parts:
NSA 240 Appliance
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
Standard Power Adaptor*
Ethernet Cable
Red Crossover Cable
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Getting Started Guide
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Any Items Missing?
If any items are missing from your package,
please contact SonicWALL support.
A listing of the most current support documents are 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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Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY NSA 2400
link/spd
M0 X0
lan
X1
wan
X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8
signal
link/act activity NSA 240

SonicWALL NSA 240 Getting Started Guide Page 3
Obtain Configuration Information
Record and keep for future reference the following setup information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
Serial Number: Record the serial number found on the bottom panel of your
SonicWALL appliance.
Authentication Code: Record the authentication code found on the bottom panel of your
SonicWALL appliance.
LAN IP Address:
. . .
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).
Subnet Mask:
. . .
Record the subnet mask for the local subnet where you are installing
your SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP Address:
. . .
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.
Admin Name: Select an administrator account name.
(default is admin)
Admin Password: Select an administrator password.
(default is password)

Page 4 Obtain Configuration Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Record the following information about your current ISP:
ISP 1
Record the following information about your secondary ISP:
ISP 2 (Optional for Multiple WAN Failover)
If you connect
via You likely use Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a
router
DHCP No Internet connection information is
usually required, although some service
providers require a host name.
Host Name:
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user name
in the format: [e-mail]
T1/E1,
Static
broadband,
Cable or DSL
with a static IP
Static IP IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway
(IP Address): . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
Secondary DNS
(optional): . . .
Dial-in to a
server PPTP Server Address:
User Name:
Password:
If you connect
via You likely use Please record
Cable modem,
DSL with a
router
DHCP Host Name:
Home DSL PPPoE User Name:
Password:
Note: Your ISP may require your user
name in the format: [e-mail]
T1/E1,
Static
broadband,
Cable or DSL
with a static IP
Static IP IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway
(IP Address): . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
Secondary DNS
(optional): . . .
Dial-in to a
server PPTP Server Address:
User Name:
Password:

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Obtain WWAN Service Provider Information
Record the following information about your current WWAN service:
WWAN Service Provider
WWAN Account Information
Note: WWAN Account Information is automatically populated based on the chosen service provider and plan type. In most cases, if
you selected the correct service provider and plan type the WWAN account information does not have to be altered.
Country: Record the country where you purchased your WWAN card.
Service Provider: Record the service provider from whom you purchased your WWAN
card. This is the brand name of the card.
Plan Type: Record the plan typethat you purchased from your provider. If you are
unsure about this information, you may use Standard as the plan
type.
User Name/Password:
SomeWWANserviceprovidersrequireuser specificinformation,such
as a loginand password. If your service provider does, you willneed to
provide such information during the setup process.

Page 6 Verify System Requirements
Verify System Requirements
Before you begin the setup process, verify that you have:
• An Internet connection
• A Web browser supporting Java Script and HTTP uploads
Accepted
Browser Browser Version Number
Internet
Explorer 6.0 or higher
Firefox 2.0 or higher
Netscape 9.0 or higher
Opera 9.10 or higher for
Windows
Safari 2.0 or higher for MacOS

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Preparing Your WWAN PC Card
In this Section:
This section provides instructions to set up your WWAN PC card for use in the SonicWALL NSA 240 appliance.
•WWAN PC Card Setup - page 8
•Installing PC Card Software - page 8
•Verifying Your Connection - page 9
Alert: DO NOT insert your PC card into the SonicWALL NSA 240 appliance until you have completed the setup process for
your card as described in this section.
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Page 8 WWAN PC Card Setup
If your WWAN PC card is already registered and activated with
your service provider and you are able to access the Internet
through your PC using this card, you may skip this section and
continue to Registering Your Appliance - page 11.
WWAN PC Card Setup
Complete the following steps to set up and provision your
WWAN PC card. Before continuing, verify that your WWAN PC
card and service provider are supported by the SonicWALL
NSA 240 appliance by visiting the SonicWALL website:
<http://www.sonicwall.com/us/tz190cards.html>
Alert: DO NOT insert your PC card into the computer until
you have completed the setup process for your card as
described in this section and successfully accessed
the Internet through your PC using the PC card.
If you are using a GSM-based WWAN service provider, you
may be required to remove the PIN protection from your SIM
chip before using it with the SonicWALL. Please contact your
WWAN service provider for more information on setup and PIN
removal procedures.
Installing PC Card Software
This section covers prerequisites necessary to set up most
WWAN PC cards to work with the NSA 240. Using an available
desktop or laptop PC with Type II PC card slot, complete the
following steps:
1. Install the software that came bundled with your WWAN
PC card before activating the card.
2. When prompted, insert the WWAN PC card into an
available Type II PC card slot on the Laptop or Desktop
PC you are using for card configuration.
3. Install updates to your WWAN PC card, if available.
4. Activate your PC card, if required.

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Verifying Your Connection
After the card has been set up on your PC, you can view your
connection type and verify that the WWAN PC card is
transferring data. In order for the connection testing to be valid,
it is important that you first disable all other network
connections, such as a WiFi or LAN connection, before
continuing. Leave only your PC card connection enabled.
1. Use the software that came with your WWAN PC card to
initialize a connection with your service provider.
2. In the Windows interface, select Start > Run.
3. Enter “cmd” in the Open field and click the OK button.
4. At the prompt, type the command “ipconfig” and press
Enter on the keyboard.
Note: The name of your Ethernet adaptor may differ from
the screenshot below. Common names for newly
acquired cards are “Local Area Connection 2” or “Local
Area Connection 3.”
5. Your network device status will display. Verify that you have
obtained an IP Address for your Ethernet adaptor, and that
all other Local Area Network Connections display “Media
disconnected” as their status.
6. Open a Web browser and navigate to a Website, such as
<http://www.sonicwall.com>,to verify that your
connection can transfer data.
Congratulations! You have set up and provisioned your
WWAN PC card.

Page 10 WWAN PC Card Setup

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Registering Your Appliance
In this Section:
This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL NSA 240 appliance.
•Before You Register - page 12
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account - page 13
•Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 13
Note: Registration is an important part of the setup process and is necessary in order to receive the benefits of SonicWALL security
services, firmware updates, and technical support.
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Page 12 Before You Register
Before You Register
You need a MySonicWALL account to register the SonicWALL
NSA appliance. You can create a new MySonicWALL account
on www.mysonicwall.com or directly from the SonicWALL
management interface. This section describes how to create an
account by using the Web site.
If you already have a MySonicWALL account, go to Registering
and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 13 to
register your appliance on MySonicWALL. You can also
postpone registration until after having set up the appliance.
Skip ahead to Deployment Scenarios - page 17 and register
your appliance directly from the management interface once
you reach Activating Licenses in SonicOS - page 40.
For a High Availability (HA) configuration, you must use
MySonicWALL to associate a backup unit that can share the
Security Services licenses with your primary SonicWALL.
If you do not yet have a MySonicWALL account, you can use
MySonicWALL to register your SonicWALL appliance and
activate or purchase licenses for Security Services, ViewPoint
Reporting and other services, support, or software before you
even connect your device. This method allows you to prepare
for your deployment before making any changes to your
existing network.
Note that your SonicWALL NSA appliance does not need to be
powered on during account creation or during the
MySonicWALL registration and licensing process.
Note: After registering a new SonicWALL appliance on
MySonicWALL, you must also register the appliance
from the SonicOS management interface. This allows
the unit to synchronize with the SonicWALL License
Server and to share licenses with the associated
appliance, if any. See Activating Licenses in
SonicOS - page 40.

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Creating a MySonicWALL Account
To create a MySonicWALL account, perform the following steps:
1. In your browser, navigate to www.mysonicwall.com.
2. In the login screen, click the link If you are not a
registered user, Click here.
3. Complete the Registration form and click Register.
4. Verify the information is correct and click Submit.
5. In the screen confirming that your account was created,
click Continue.
Registering and Licensing Your Appliance
on MySonicWALL
This section contains the following subsections:
•Product Registration - page 13
•Licensing Security Services and Software - page 14
•Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup - page 16
Product Registration
You must register your SonicWALL security appliance on
MySonicWALL to enable full functionality.
1. Login to your MySonicWALL account. If you do not have an
account, you can create one at www.mysonicwall.com.
2. On the main page, type the appliance serial number in
the Register A Product field. Then click Next.
3. On the My Products page, under Add New Product,
type the friendly name for the appliance, select the
Product Group if any, type the authentication code into
the appropriate text boxes, and then click Register.
4. On the Product Survey page, fill in the requested
information and then click Continue.

Page 14 Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL
Licensing Security Services and Software
The Service Management - Associated Products page in
MySonicWALL lists security services, support options, and
software, such as ViewPoint, that you can purchase or try with a
free trial. For details, click the Info button. Your current licenses
are indicated in the Status column with either a license key or
an expiration date. You can purchase additional services now or
at a later time.
The following products and services are available for the
SonicWALL NSA 240:
• Service Bundles:
• Client/Server Anti-Virus Suite
• Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite
• Gateway Services:
• Gateway Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware,
Intrusion Prevention, Application Firewall
• Global Management System
• Content Filtering: Premium Edition
• Stateful High Availability Upgrade
• Desktop and Server Software:
• Enforced Client Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware
• Global VPN Client
• Global VPN Client Enterprise
•ViewPoint
• Support Services:
• Dynamic Support 8x5
• Dynamic Support 24x7
• Software and Firmware Updates

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To manage your licenses, perform the following tasks:
1. Navigate to the My Products page. Select the registered
product you want to manage. Your initial purchase may
have included security services or other software bundled
with the appliance. These licenses are enabled on
MySonicWALL when the SonicWALL appliance is delivered
to you.
2. If you purchased a service subscription or upgrade from a
sales representative separately, you will have an
Activation Key for the product. This key is emailed to you
after online purchases, or is on the front of the certificate
that was included with your purchase. Locate the product
on the Service Management page and click Enter Key in
that row.
3. In the Activate Service page, type or paste your key into the
Activation Key field and then click Submit. Depending on
the product, you will see an expiration date or a license key
string in the Status column when you return to the Service
Management page.
4. To license a product of service, do one of the following:
• To try a Free Trial of a service, click Try in the Service
Management page. A 30-day free trial is immediately
activated. The Status page displays relevant
information including the activation status, expiration
date, number of licenses, and links to installation
instructions or other documentation. The Service
Management page is also updated to show the status
of the free trial.
• To purchase a product or service, click Buy Now.
5. In the Buy Service page, type the number of licenses you
want in the Quantity column for either the 1-year, 2-year,
or 3-year license row and then click Add to Cart.
6. In the Checkout page, follow the instructions to complete
your purchase.
The MySonicWALL server will generate a license key for the
product. The key is added to the license keyset. You can use
the license keyset to manually apply all active licenses to your
SonicWALL appliance.
The service management screen will display the product you
licensed with an expiration date when activation is complete.