SonicWALL NSA 2400 User manual

Getting Started Guide
SonicWALL Network Security Appliances
NETWORK SECURITY
NSA 2400

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SonicWALL NSA 2400
Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides instructions for basic
installation and configuration of the SonicWALL Network
Security Appliance (NSA) 2400 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 3
Registering Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 9
Deployment Scenarios - page 14
Additional Deployment Configuration - page 35
Support and Training Options - page 55
Product Safety and Regulatory Information - page 63
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Page 2 SonicWALL NSA 2400 Overview
SonicWALL NSA 2400 Overview
Note: Always observe proper safety and regulatory guidelines when removing administrator-serviceable parts from the SonicWALL
NSA appliance. Proper guidelines can be found in the Safety and Regulatory Information section, on page 64 of this guide.
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43.18 x 26.04 x 4.44 cm
8.05 lbs/ 3.71 kg
8.05 lbs/ 3.71 kg
Form Factor
Dimensions
Weight
WEEE Weight
1 Amp / 50-60HzVoltage
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Pre-Configuration Tasks
In this Section:
This section provides pre-configuration information. Review this section before setting up your SonicWALL NSA 2400 appliance.
•Check Package Contents - page 4
•Obtain Configuration Information - page 5
•The Front Panel - page 6
•The Back Panel - page 7
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Page 4 Check Package Contents
Check Package Contents
Before setting up your SonicWALL NSA appliance, verify that your
package contains the following parts:
NSA 2400 Appliance
DB9 -> RJ45 (CLI) Cable
Power Cord*
Standard Ethernet Cable
Red Crossover Cable
Getting Started Guide
Rack Mount Kit **
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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 cordis not included.
*Das beigefügte Netzkabel ist nur für den Gebrauch in Nordamerikas
Vorgesehen. Für Kunden in der Europaïschen Union (EU) ist ein Netzkabel
nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten.
**This item is not included in the below illustration.
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Obtain Configuration Information
Please record and keep for future reference the following setup
information:
Registration Information
Networking Information
Administrator Information
Obtain Internet Service Provider (ISP) Information
Record the following information about your current Internet service:
Note: If you are not using one of the network configurations above,
refer to <http://www.sonicwall.com/us/support.html>.
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:
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Record the subnet mask for the local
subnet where you are installing your
SonicWALL appliance.
Ethernet WAN IP
Address:
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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)
If you connect
using Please record
DHCP No information is usually required: Some providers
may require a Host name:
Static IP IP Address: . . .
Subnet Mask: . . .
Default Gateway: . . .
Primary DNS: . . .
DNS 2 (optional): . . .
DNS 3 (optional): . . .

Page 6 The Front Panel
The Front Panel
Icon Feature Description
Reset Button Press and hold the button for a few seconds to manually reset the appliance using SafeMode.
Console Port Used to access the SonicOS Command Line Interface (CLI) via the DB9 -> RJ45 cable.
USB Ports (2) For future use.
LED (Top to Bottom) Power LED: Indicates the SonicWALL NSA appliance is powered on.
Test LED: Flickering: Indicates the appliance is initializing. Steady blinking: Indicates the
appliance is in SafeMode. Solid: Indicates that the appliance is in test mode.
Alarm LED: Indicates an alarm condition.
X0 (LAN), X1 (WAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN and WAN connections.
X2-X5 (LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports for other configurable Ethernet connections.
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The Back Panel
Icon Feature Description
Fans(2) The SonicWALL NSA 2400 includes two fans for system temperature control.
Power Supply The SonicWALL NSA 2400 power supply.
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Page 8 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 10 to
register your appliance on MySonicWALL. You can also
postpone registration until after having set up the appliance.
Skip ahead to Deployment Scenarios - page 14 and register
your appliance directly from the management interface once
you reach Accessing the Management Interface - page 20.
Note: For a High Availability 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: Your SonicWALL NSA appliance does not need to be
powered on during account creation or during the
MySonicWALL registration and licensing process.
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 Accessing
the Management Interface - page 20.

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Registering Your Appliance on MySonicWALL
In this Section:
This section provides instructions for registering your SonicWALL NSA 2400 appliance.
•Before You Register - page 8
•Creating a MySonicWALL Account - page 10
•Registering and Licensing Your Appliance on MySonicWALL - page 10
•Licensing Security Services and Software - page 11
•Registering a Second Appliance as a Backup - page 12
•Registration Next Steps - 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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