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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
M0 X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8

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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Release Notes
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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SonicOS Release Notes
Contents
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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

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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.